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Topic: Effects with GK MB 200 Question |
Fred Nolen
From:
Mohawk, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2011 4:50 am |
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At my advanced age and mileage, I have got to reduce some equipment weight. (I tried to quit playing but that didn't work - I'm hopelessly addicted) I'm considering going to an MB 200 and would like to know what effects and speakers some are using and the hook up order for a dd3, etc. I'm playing a Rains SD10 through a Telonics VP and a N112. DD3 patched though the effects loop. Any ideas or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Ol' Fred |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 5 Aug 2011 6:09 am
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I use a POD XT and have it connected between my Hilton volume pedal and the MB200 input.
The DD3 could also go between the guitar and volume pedal. Try it both ways and see which one you like the best.
There is a very long thread on the MB200 and what people are using. You need a 4 ohm speaker. I'm using the new Eminence EPS 15C neodymium speaker. The speaker, in a cabinet the size of a Nashville 112 (except 1 inch taller) is 22 lbs. 2 lbs for the MB200 and that's a very light combination.
Many are also using the 15" SICA neodymium speaker that Ken Fox sells. |
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Steve English
From:
Baja, Arizona
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Posted 5 Aug 2011 7:25 am
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Fred,
The MB-200 does not have reverb built in. If you use reverb, you'd have to add that pedal also. I use Digitech RP-150/155 for delay and reverb, and patch it in between my volume pedal and the amp.
I also use a RV3 reverb pedal and delay pedal patched in the same way on occasion.
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 11 Aug 2011 1:43 pm
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| I haven't had my MB 200 setup very long and I am waiting on a Huff cabinet to farther lighten it up. I am using a Boss DD3 Delay and a Boss 63 Fender reverb pedal.Playing it thru the Eminence 15" neo speaker. My observations so far are that it takes a while to dial in the tone controls on the MB 200 and I was not used to 3 controls over my reverb. The dwell, tone, and mix all have a pretty big part in the overall tone. I just have one gig on it and I spent half the night turning knobs, but with just that much time on it I had a pretty good sound going. A few more different sounding venues and I think I will be able to leave the knobs alone. The very light weight is great. I just have to make sure I get to the gig with all the pieces. |
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Jim Priebe
From:
Queensland, Australia - R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Aug 2011 2:14 am GK MB200 with effects
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Fred - I use a MB200 into a fairly small open backed enclosure with an EV 12L (4 ohm) speaker. I too am at the stage where the weight of gear is a big issue. I use a Zoom effects box and a Hilton VP. Getting the correct impedance matching at the "plugging into the amp" stage is always a bit difficult however having used Peavey and Fender amps(various) previously I find that the MB200 has some significant up sides.
The great thing about the MB200 (to my ageing ears) is the way it amplifies (increases) the volume level of all the frequencies evenly and this is a big benefit when using effects (delay, reverb, phasing etc.). Many amplifiers have the trait of generally boosting the low mids much more than other frequencies as the volume increases or eg. a Fender twin likes to boost the treble (disproportionally)as the volume goes up (great for cranking a Telecaster - not so good for steel).
I think we will rarely be happy with our effects especially when we change venues - but what great toys to play with eh!
Having said er typed that, I still like my Peavey to play through too but the MB200 has great tone controls and the contour is great to switch on when backing some voices as it cuts out the infringing (to human voice) frequencies with a flick of one switch.
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Steve Hotra
From:
Camas, Washington
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Posted 20 Aug 2011 12:44 pm
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My set-up is like this:
guitar( Rittenberry or Gretsch) - volume pedal- Wampler Overdrive - Strymon Timeline - Hall of Fame Reverb - MB 200 - 15" SICA speaker inside Tommy Huff's cab.
Sounds great, light weight and full of tone and headroom.
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Guitars: Rittenberry SD S-10, Gretsch Black Falcon. Effects: Wampler Paisley, Strymon Timeline, Sarno Earth Drive.
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Fred Thompson
From:
Zephyrhills, FL
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Posted 23 Aug 2011 2:51 pm
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A Boss RV-3 sounds fine between the VP and MB-200. I also use the 15" Sica speaker in a open-back cab.
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 29 Aug 2011 2:06 pm
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| I got my Huff cabinet. On the bathroom scales. Huff cabinet empty 11 lbs. Huff cabinet with eminence 15 neo speaker 20 lbs. I bought an aluminum suitcase type box at Harbor Freight. I have the MB 200 with it's power and speaker cords, Boss stomp box reverb, Boss stomp box delay, stomp box power supply and cord all in that case and it weighs 10 lbs. There is still enough room for a spare MB 200 should I choose to get one. I played it at the WTSGA meeting Sunday and I held my own with the Peavey's. Actually had one players wife in the audiance said I stood out better than I did in the past meetings without knowing I was playing something different. My ruined back likes it alot. |
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2011 12:13 am
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| Ain't it something - when you're young and sturdy enough to carry Twin Reverbs and Marshall stacks around all day you're too poor to afford them, and when you're old enough to afford them you can't carry the damn things. |
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