Review: Gallien Krueger MB-200
 
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6 Reviews:
| Review by | Amazon |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:59:53 |
| Rating | 10 |
| Playing through a 1x15 Altec-Lansing 421B mounted in a G-K Backline cab, the sound reproduction through this mighty midget is powerful, precise, and punchy. My flatwound P-bass, with the contour on, sounds like an old school juke box; fat, full, and in your face. My "boutique" 4 string active-passive sings with articulation and resonance, and the Schecter 5 string sounds growly and full. It handles the low B effortlessly, with no dips or peaks throughout the full range of notes. It's loud enough to use in small outdoor venues without having to go through the front system, and works well in dance club settings. The only problem I had was keeping the amp from vibrating off the speaker cab, but this was solved by putting it on a small bath towel. It's not just an amp, it's an extension of my instrument, and responds to the most subtle nuances, yet pushes like a diesel when the music calls for power and drive. I like it! | |
| Review by | Amazon |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:59:19 |
| Rating | 8 |
| If you need a little practice amp...this is perfect for you, even u can use it as little rig in a little venue make the job well done. So simply to use, miss some features but for only $250 worth every penny. | |
| Review by | Amazon |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:55:38 |
| Rating | 10 |
| This MB200 though is freaking awesome. Designed for bass, 200W of CLEAN power in a tiny package, and it doesn't cost a fortune like the EA mini or micro series, Walter Woods stuff, or Genz Benz shuttles. I generally run it off my Fishman platinum pre-amp just so I have tonal control easily at hand, but I'm starting to consider leaving that at home as well. The EQ on the MB200 is very solid, it's got an XLR output with switchable pre/post output, and Speakon or quarter inch power outputs. It fits in the pouch of my upright bass bag and can serve as my primary amp for any gig I play that doesn't have PA support, and doesn't break the bank at just over a buck a watt. What's not to love? Get one now. | |
| Review by | Amazon |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:54:43 |
| Rating | 10 |
| I have both the MB200 and the MB500 Fusion amps. I bought the MB200 as a backup for the MB500. (I NEVER go to a gig without a backup amp). Strangely, I use the MB200 more than the MB500. I use it with two 2 x 10 cabs (thus 4 ohm) and it has more than enough power to compete with my large 6 piece band. Simple tone controls , just a tweak of low bass and you have the perfect sound. (BTW, I also prefer it over my previous main Markbass F1 and LMII heads). If you like the GK sound, you'll love this little amp. | |
| Review by | TalkBass Forums |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:47:24 |
| I just got one of the heads to use as a backup in case my AI head took a dive. It's the perfect size for that job, 2lbs, the size of a small book. $250 new. It's supposed to live in my bag of back up stuff, extra cables, extension cords etc. Funny thing is I really like the sound of this head. Really quite a bit. In some ways better than most of the other stuff I use. It has no signal process stuff like adjustable phase or high pass or any of that. Flat it just sounds really good with anything I plug into it. Although it has less power than I'd like for my regular amp it seems loud enough to do quiet to moderate loudness gigs. Paired with the realist on the Queen and a VL208 it's smooth, fat and clear. Very much a support to my acoustic sound. I've not gig tested it yet but I suspect it will hold its own pretty well. | |
| Review by | Bass Ramblings |
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| Submitted on | 2011-11-12 17:46:05 |
| Well, there it is. My review of the Gallien Krueger MB200 Micro Bass Head. So far I have been very pleased with the tone and versatility of this little amp and look forward to putting it through more thorough paces in the coming months. I have yet to play through it amplified with a live drummer and guitar amps, but am confident that this little amp will hold its own. The way I see it is that this little guy has the best of both worlds, all the features of a nice combo with the versatility of a head/cabinet set up, and at only 2lbs you know youre not going to hurt your back lugging it to a gig. | |
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