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Gallien-Krueger MB212 2x12 500W Ultralight Bass Combo Amp  

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Powerful, portable tone from a GK 2x12.

The MB212 2x12 bass combo amp from Gallien-Krueger delivers a big sound from an ultralight, compact package. At 37 pounds and 500W, it has the power to be heard in any situation. The MB212 amplifier also features 2 - 12" neodymium speakers, active 4-band EQ with contour, and defeatable limiter.

Features

  • 500W @ 4 ohms
  • 1/8" aux input
  • Headphone jack
  • Defeatable limiter
  • 2 x 12" Neodymium speakers
  • Active 4-band EQ with contour
  • XLR output

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BEST HI HORSEPOWER COMBO AMP FOR THE $$

| Review By: Rockinroller | 3 months, 2 weeks ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Features:

WOW!  I was skeptical at first that any combo amp under 40lbs could provide the thrust and punch that I needed to power my keyboards and LH bass parts, after lugging around amps twice that heavy to gigs and rehearsals.  Even the sharp appearance--with the aluminum square-grid gril and 30" tall presence--didn't justify the purchase.  BUT when I powered up and started cranking out thick, boom-filled sounds at about 20% volume, I was sold.  This amp is everything that GK would like you to believe--AND MORE!!  Even with multiple parts running into the amp's input (high notes, chords AND low bass notes) there was no distortion, no compromising of any of the sounds.  All sounds were reproduced clearly and accurately.  At gigs, I am "all the way"up to 4 on the volume knob and still no decrease in clarity and quality.  Then, at the end of the night, what a joy it is to be able to hoist one keyboard in its strap-bag over my shoulder, carry the MB212 in one hand and my bag of cables, etc in the other, and call it a night!

 

There is absolutely no better value for the money in the bass (and keyboard) amp line than this guy.  You will not be disappointed!  And GK's customer service department is unparalleled.

Quality:

Nothing better that I've used in 40 years of performing (and that includes Yorkville, Fender, Traynor, Peavey, Crate, Carvin........... you name it).

Value:

At retail--compared with Eden and other boutique bass amps--it's a great deal.  As a meat-and-potatoes amp though, the price could be lower.

Overall:

Can't find a reason to give this anything short of a "10".  Even with occasional issues involving the drivers losing compression and punch and blowing "farts" as stated by other users and the inherent weakness of the cheap tweeter that GK uses in these combos, their customer service department is so responsive to their consumers that you'd be hard pressed to think you are on your own if any issue arises.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Pro
Style of music you play:
R&R, Cont. Christian
Where you live:
Motown

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1109807

Great sound, great value

| Review By: Scott Strauss | 4 months, 1 week ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Features:

I don't notice much, if any difference with the horn switch on, but this does not diminish the overall quality.  The controls are not easy to get to, but on the other hand they're not prone to damage in transport.  It's every bit as easy to move as I hoped for.

Quality:

I've been able to get just about any sound I'm looking for.

Value:

Excellent amp for the price.

Overall:

I'm getting up there in years and have been looking for an amp that would be powerful enough for practices and gigs, light enough to move without breaking my back, and at a price that wouldn't strain my budget -- all without sacrificing sound quality. I think I have found it all in the MB212 Ultralight. I'm able to get a great sound (I play a Music Man Bongo, also purchased from Musician's Friend) and have no trouble with volume. I would highly recommend purchasing a tiltback amp stand too. Musican's Friend has been my main source for gear over that past 5 years -- all my orders have shipped promptly and the free shipping has never taken more than 4 days.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
35 years, former professional
Style of music you play:
jazz/funk/fustion, rock
Where you live:
Minneapolis

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1106774

Great Combo Amp!!!

| Review By: Charles Portwood | 10 months, 6 days ago

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I've had this amp for about 9 months now and have been actively giging with it during that time.  I use a Fender MIM P-bass with a MXR 10 band EQ pedal with this amp and I couldn't be happier.  First off, if you're looking for a warm, fat, tube tone, you will not get it with this amp.  But, you will get a solid low end suitable for pretty much any venue.  At smaller venues I generally do not use the the on-board direct output.  It's plenty loud.  I run the gain at half and the master volume at 1/4.  For larger venues, I use the direct output into the the house PA.  It still sounds great through a PA.  I love the light weight compact design.  It's hard to believe that something this small and light will move that much air.  It does drop off on the higher notes though.  That's why I use the MXR EQ with it.  It is a little steep on the price tag but I didn't mind that so much.  This is however the second amp I got.  The first one developed a rattle in the back of the amp and screws started to come loose.  This happened only after about 2 months of playing.  However this one has not shown any signs of wear and tear and has made a few trips in the band trailer.  I recommend this amp.  It is a great combo amp.  If you're looking for something that will fill a room/bar and still sound good through a PA and doesn't weigh a ton, this is for you.  But as always, tone is important to any musician.  Shop around your local music stores before deciding on a particular product.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
15 total, 5 on bass
Style of music you play:
Country, Rock, Blues
Where you live:
Dallas, TX

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1091594

Great amp (if you get a good one)

| Review By: Mark Crowley | 10 months, 1 week ago

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Features:

Lots of power, incredibly light weight, and solid sound.  A bass with a wide tonal range and very hot active pickups can be too much for this amp, but a passive or cheap active bass still sounds great out of it.  The vintage-sounding midrange of this amp is its best tonal quality.

Quality:

Like many other people.  I had to send back the first MB212 I ordered because the back of the cabinet continued to rattle.

Value:
Overall:

Great for gigging because of the power and weight.  That, combined with the price, has made it a worthwhile replacement my old full stack, which got stolen.  It doesn't sound fantastic, but you sure look smart walking into a show with a light, powerful amp.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Active musician
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
Athens, GA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1091549

finally got it right

| Review By: Pheonix grounded | 1 year, 2 months ago

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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I have had a very strange course of events to get to the point of buying this GK  bass amp. I originally bought the MB115 GK bass amp. I really loved this amp, but ran into a problem with 3 MB115 GK amps. The horn/tweeter went bad on each one after using each for a short period. I first thought that I must have been doing something way wrong to have this problem. Musicians Friend has been wonderful throughout my whole experience with the MB115s. They made me a fantastic trade in offer for this amp, (GK MB212). I have only had this amp for about a week, but have not had any problems with the tweeter or the amp in general. I have recently gotten an American made Fender Precision 2004  4-string model, and this combo is the best I have ever heard in my entire 35 plus years of playing bass. Right now, I am in bass amp heaven with this big daddy. 33 years ago, I owned the Ampeg SVT all tube 300 watt amp with the special ALtec 10" speakers. I had a 1977 American made 4-string Fender Jazz Bass that was played through the Ampeg rig. This was the best  sounding combo amp & bass guitar I had ever had the privledge to hear. The GK MB212 comes about as close as I have gotten to bass guitar paradise. I still have to rate the Ampeg rig slightly higher, but not very much!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
have played off & on for the past 40 years
Style of music you play:
just about anything except rap, r&b, and any trash
Where you live:
Cedar Mountain NC

Did you find this review helpful? yes no986066

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