JPJ Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 As it would appear that my knackered back as further knackered itself (nothing at all to do with humping my man-sized bass rig honest ), I might be forced to consider moving to some of this new fangled lightweight gear sooner rather than later. Having had a mooch around online and on here, one amp that interests me is the GK Fusion 800, reason being I liked the sound of the old GK Fusion (550?) and 800w would give me the comfort of knowing that I should be able to get my preferred clean sound at higher stage volumes. I know the 800w version is relatively new, but have any of our esteemed membership been up close and personal with one of these babies yet? If so, what's the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well the 500 is bloody good and I have only ever hit the limiter once with it, so I imagine the 800 is immense Not much help I know, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I had the MB Fusion 500 for a while. It`s very GK sounding on its own, but in the mix it really seems to fill out. It was also very loud, with one efficient 410 I never had the volume on more than 3 usually, went up to 4 once, and that was in a massive hall that held 500 plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think it was Lozz I bought my MB. I got it as a light weight back up amp to my Markbass LMK, I am very impressed it is a keeper, I use it most for home practice, Band practice, Big Band jazz gigs, I also use it as a valve pre Amp into the Markbass channel two with one bass into the GK and my other bass via pedal board into channel 1 Awesome. The 800 has lots of very good improvements over its little brother, lights, push knobs instead of sliders on top etc. Note - It could be too powerful depending on your bass and cabs. mess up ya gain ratio's I did change the valves to Brimar 12 AX7's but thats just me trying to be a smart ass There are 2 x MB 500 for sale on here at the mo, get one and try that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Pretty sure I bought Lozz's MB Fusion. Fantastic tone and very loud through by 2 Barefaced Compacts. I couldn't imagine ever needing the 800 watt version. If you're ever down Harrogate way you're welcome to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I am MB conFusion Well i am glad someone was silly enough to sell me theirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I've just checked who it was, and he's a very nice guy, not silly at all. He was just caught in between some Amp GAS and I helped him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1393278435' post='2378274'] Pretty sure I bought Lozz's MB Fusion. Fantastic tone and very loud through by 2 Barefaced Compacts. I couldn't imagine ever needing the 800 watt version. If you're ever down Harrogate way you're welcome to try it. [/quote] It was indeed, nice little amp that, glad to hear it`s still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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