The Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo is a Gallien Krueger amplifier, currently around $799. Close alternatives include the Trace Elliot ELF 200-Watt 1x8 Bass Combo and the Ampeg BA- 115 V2. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the Carl Martin PlexiTone.
Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo
Gallien Krueger · amplifier
The Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo is a bass guitar combo amplifier from Gallien-Krueger, one of the leading bass amp manufacturers known for clean, articulate, hi-fi bass amplification. The GK 112-II is a 1x12 bass combo combining amplifier and speaker cabinet in a self-contained unit. GK bass amps are widely used in professional bass performance for their tight, punchy response and clarity across the full frequency range of the bass guitar.
- clarity
- articulate
- recording
- tight
- rehearsal
- modern
- frequency
- jazz
Good for
- Live
- Practice
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo is commonly used in
- Funk
- Jazz
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
23% matchRun Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
19% matchRun Carl Martin PlexiTone into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
18% matchGallien-Krueger 112-II Combo leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Carl Martin Crunch Drive wants
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
11% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter after Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo's own gain stage
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
8% matchWampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay in Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
6% matchPut Boss RV-6 Reverb in Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchGallien-Krueger 112-II Combo leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Trace Elliot ELF 200-Watt 1x8 Bass Combo
Trace Elliot
61% similarityShared character: gig, small_venues, punchy
Ampeg BA- 115 V2
Ampeg
61% similarityShared character: jazz, gig, studio
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
60% similarityShared character: bass, punchy, gig
Aguilar AG700 V2
Aguilar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo
Phil Jones
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the Trace Elliot ELF 200-Watt 1x8 Bass Combo, the Ampeg BA- 115 V2, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo. Budget picks: Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier, Blackstar Unity Bass U60, Hartke Lightweight Bass Amplifier. Boutique upgrades: Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112, Gallien-Krueger MB210-II, EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo.
What pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Carl Martin PlexiTone, Carl Martin Crunch Drive — Run Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain.
How much does the Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo cost?+
Around $799 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).