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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.
2 years on electronics and 1 year on speakers.
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I just got this MB212ULTRALIGHT. i had been very intrigued by the press releases about this line of GK bass amps. 500watts/2 12s/ 38lbs/ too good to be true? i don't think so. this thing is really powerful and punchy. it says to put the master at 3 o clock, i set mine at about 9 o clock and my gain about the same, and that is with an american jazz bass! some reviewers of the 2 10 model said they honked out. not this model. it has headroom to spare and then some. i guarantee you it is louder than my SVT. that being said, this is a great sounding combo. very punchy and growly and easy to tune your tone in. i am very excited about the prospect of carrying one unit that weighs 38lbs to gigs. not only that, it sounds great. i always liked the sound of 2 12s and wondered why they had fallen out of favor for a while. i believe this rig will be able to cover 90% of my gigs, and that is a great relief to my old back. plus i love the tone....GK does have a great sound.
I have been searching for the perfect bass amp to fit my needs for a few years now. No stores had the MB212 combo from GK in stock and I had been hesitant to buy anything I couldn't try first because of how picky I am about my equipment. I took a chance on this amp based on the specs and reviews and I am VERY glad I did. The amp is very well made physically. Its almost industrial appearance is somewhat unique and definetly rugged enough to withstand the rigors of the road. It is much lighter than it looks. In fact, size wise it is quite respectable and looks like a professional piece of equipment rather than most combo amps that seem more like practice gear. The amp has the most effective EQ that I have heard in an amp and the features are very easy to use. The speakers handle 600W with a power amp putting out 500W so there's plenty of head room. There is an onboard limiter for speaker protection, but unless you are using a very powerful pre-amp, you'll probably never need it. This specific model is fully powered without the use of an eternal cab so it does not have an extension speaker hook up. It doesn't need the external cab in my opinion; the volume is louder than the 450W full stack I traded in to get this amp. The sound quality and clarity far surpass any amp I have owned. Honestly if 500 Watts aren't enough for your gig, use the DI to hook up to the venue's PA system and use the amp as a killer monitor...but you'll probably never have to do that unless you're in an arena. Previous comparisons are a variety of Ampeg, Behringer, and Kustom amps over the past decade. Every bass I own sounds better than it ever has through this amp. (4 and 5 string, active and passive pickups, acoustic and electric.) If you are looking for a light weight, professional piece of equipment at a more than fair price for what you are getting...this amp is highly recommended.
I play in a classic rock power trio in small to medium size clubs. I've been using either a 500 watt Trace Eliot 1 15 combo or a 400 watt Traynor 1 15 combo. I used the GK MB 212 last night for the first time and it was fantastic. I used my 77 4001 Rickenbacker, so the test was how much bottom would the GK provide. It passed with flying colors. The volume and tone were superb, and it easily had the power to do the job. It performed as good OR BETTER than the Trace and Traynor, and the light weight is great on my back. THe GK will become my go to amp. Highly recommended.
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