Gallien-Krueger MB200 200 Watt Compact Bass Amp Head Reviews

Tony
from Columbia, S.C.
February 11, 2013Music Background:
Pro Musician

G-K MB200

Once again G-K hits it out of the park with this little beauty. At only 2 lbs. I wasn't expecting what I was about to experience, even from G-K. I was completely blown away! I have an MB500 and the tone and power from this little amp was so comparable that I dare anyone to take a blindfold test and tell which one you're listening to using the same speaker cabs for both. The only difference is the ability of the MB500 to reach higher volume output levels, however, I can't think of a local gig that I do where the MB200 isn't enough to handle it. this is far and away THE BEST BASS AMP ON THE PLANET FOR THE MONEY!! I recommend it highly, and I have been playing professionally for 50 yrs come this July and have owned several bass rigs. I am also very impressed and satisfied with the professionalism and service I have received from Sweetwater.

Keely
from USA
June 2, 2012Music Background:
I used to gig but nowadays I'm happy just jammin' with friends! \m/

Like Whoa!

This little two-pound wonder is the only amp I've had that didn't need a pedal to make my Alembic sound like it should! I have Peavey combos and GenzBenz heads and numerous speaker cab combinations but I've never been truly satisfied with my sound until this "Made in USA" marvel came along. I'm seriously considering changing my allegiance to G-K!

Marc Smith
from Florida
July 19, 2011Music Background:
Pro Musician

Good things can come in small packages!

I purchased this to use for small gigs and as a backup. I use an Eden WT550 head with 410L and 1212L Schroeder cabinets. This little amp kicks and has a great sound. I set the controls flat adding a little bass with the contour up. It sounds so good I intend to use it most of the time.

Marc Smith
from Florida
July 19, 2011Music Background:
Pro Musician

Good things can come in small packages!

I purchased this to use for small gigs and as a backup. I use an Eden WT550 head with 410L and 1212L Schroeder cabinets. This little amp kicks and has a great sound. I set the controls flat adding a little bass with the contour up. It sounds so good I intend to use it most of the time.

Marc Smith
from Florida
July 19, 2011Music Background:
Pro Musician

Good things can come in small packages!

I purchased this to use for small gigs and as a backup. I use an Eden WT550 head with 410L and 1212L Schroeder cabinets. This little amp kicks and has a great sound. I set the controls flat adding a little bass with the contour up. It sounds so good I intend to use it most of the time.

from
September 2, 2011

great bass sound for quiet stage

works great to get good bass sound from a quiet stage. great size and sound.

ridingroy
from By the ocean in New Jersey
February 26, 2013Music Background:
Professional

Very useful amp

After lugging 20 and 30 lb. amps for decades I'm glad I've lived long enough to see a 200 watt bass amp that weighs 2 lbs. and fits into a laptop bag with room to spare! The portability is a BIG plus. The tone is very natural and transparent at moderate EQ settings. The contour switch scoops mids and automatically gives you a very nice Musicman style fat slap tone. It has no built in compressor which I miss but in a package this compact you can't have everything. There is only one speakon speaker output jack and GK should go back to using the 1/4"/speakon combo jack but that's no big deal. Overall sound and build quality is very good. If you play a lot of small to medium rooms as I do I would recommend giving the MB200 a try.

Zsolt Sapi
from Dutch Harbor, Alaska
May 11, 2011Music Background:
bass player

Great sound and portable

My main goal was to find a head small enough, what i can take to practice, without using our guitarplayer's equipment all the time.
The first one, gave up on me after one week. Basically, would not turn on anymore. When i got my replacement amp started using right away. It's been months and going smooth.
I love the portability and the sound too. I'm only a half way up on Gain and gives me plenty power.
Contour is on, sounds tiny without it. Same with dB switch, just leave it on. I really like the punch with my Precision Hot Rod when it comes through a Carwin 210 cabinet. I did smaller gig with the MB200. Did good. No dissapiontments. All other knobs (treble, hi-mid, low-mid, bass) kept in the middle. Overall, great little amp for the right price.

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