dave_bass5 2,338 Posted March 11 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nige1968 1,207 Posted March 11 (edited) Sorry, I was going off the predecessor model, ignore me Edited March 11 by nige1968 Stupidity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave_bass5 2,338 Posted March 11 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osiris 2,669 Posted March 11 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyFuze 192 Posted March 12 20 hours ago, nige1968 said: Thought they were the full 500w into 4 ohm? I dare say that was a typo, meaning 8 Ohms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nige1968 1,207 Posted March 12 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyFuze 192 Posted March 12 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinnyman 8,244 Posted March 12 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave_bass5 2,338 Posted March 12 31 minutes ago, foxyFuze said: I stand corrected! That is unusual. Well its all in the manual so shouldn't be a mystery 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fretmeister 2,234 Posted September 1 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyFuze 192 Posted September 1 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.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fretmeister 2,234 Posted September 3 I'll have to keep an eye out for a used one. Need to sell my stingray first otherwise the wife will kill me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
