New GK Fusion S heads

[dave_bass5 2,570]

12 minutes ago, nige1968 said:

Thought they were the full 500w into 4 ohm?

No. Max you can get is 450watts in to 2ohms, 300watt in to 4ohms.

[nige1968 1,289]

Sorry, I was going off the predecessor model, ignore me

Edited March 11, 2020 by nige1968
Stupidity

[dave_bass5 2,570]

3 minutes ago, nige1968 said:

Maybe we’re talking different amps?

https://www.gallien-krueger.com/mb-fusion-500-specs

Yep, we arent talking about those heads. This thread is not about the MB Fusion heads.

[Osiris 2,987]

1 hour ago, Skinnyman said:

Ooh, harsh. 
 

 

 

True, sadly - but still harsh. 
(*sniff* fort you was my friend an’ then you come out wiv somefink hurtful like that.....*sniff*)

I'm only toying with you, Mildred. 

[foxyFuze 204]

20 hours ago, nige1968 said:

Thought they were the full 500w into 4 ohm?

I dare say that was a typo, meaning 8 Ohms.

[nige1968 1,289]

1 minute ago, foxyFuze said:

I dare say that was a typo, meaning 8 Ohms.

Apparently not. Seems you need a 2ohm load to get the full 450w on the new models

[foxyFuze 204]

32 minutes ago, nige1968 said:

Apparently not. Seems you need a 2ohm load to get the full 450w on the new models

I stand corrected! That is unusual.

[Skinnyman 9,016]

23 minutes ago, nige1968 said:

Apparently not. Seems you need a 2ohm load to get the full 450w on the new models

Not quite 😁

Peak power is at 2.67.
 
You get more power for each 8ohm cab you add so 150w for one cab, 300w for two and 450w for three (2.67 ohm). Add a fourth and drop the impedance to 2ohm and the wattage drops back to 300w so I’m guessing they handle the low impedance by throttling the power back. 

The 800 amp is a lot simpler - 400w at 8ohms and the full 800w at 4, 2.67 and 2. 

But this is exactly why I chose the 500. The power climbs as I add cabinets so I can take one to rehearsal, use two if I need it for regular gigs and have the option of adding a third if I need it for bigger venues. 

The 2 ohm capability is nice and allows me to safely mix 110 and 210 cabs as I need to. 

[dave_bass5 2,570]

31 minutes ago, foxyFuze said:

I stand corrected! That is unusual.

Well its all in the manual so shouldn't be a mystery 😉

[fretmeister 2,363]

Anyone apart from Skinnyman got one of these now?

I keep finding myself using the GK800 model on my Helix so I'm thinking more about a GK amp.

[foxyFuze 204]

3 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

Anyone apart from Skinnyman got one of these now?

I keep finding myself using the GK800 model on my Helix so I'm thinking more about a GK amp.

I have the 500 Fusion S.  It is superb. I've actually bought a used Bassman 100T which is my favourite but the GK is very good, just different. I thought about selling it but I think I'd regret it.  The EQ is really good and the drive channel is pretty versatile.  Lots of knobs and options so it's probably not one for those who don't like twiddling....

[fretmeister 2,363]

I'll have to keep an eye out for a used one. Need to sell my stingray first otherwise the wife will kill me!  

[foxyFuze 204]

Thread resurrection in light of some new demos (second one is for the new cabs using the amp).  Not a lot of video material for this so these new vids may be useful, although I find that Patrick guy a bit irritating:

https://fb.watch/35J7Vp14Pu/