The Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo is a Gallien Krueger amplifier. Close alternatives include the Gallien-Krueger Kruger GK MB 108 Bass Combo and the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the Way Huge Swollen Pickle.
Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo
Gallien Krueger · amplifier
The Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo is a lightweight bass guitar combo from the GK Micro Bass (MB) series, combining the MB amp with a 1x12 bass speaker in a compact self-contained unit. The MB II series represents the second generation of GK Micro Bass amplification — high-efficiency lightweight Class D power in a compact combo format. GK MB combos are popular for rehearsal, small venue performance, and situations where portability is a priority.
What stands out
“A popular rehearsal and small-to-medium venue combo for bass players who prioritize portability with GK quality”
— from the community notes
“The 1x12 speaker provides balanced bass response with extended lows and adequate midrange”
— from the community notes
“GK clarity and punch apply in the compact MB package”
— from the community notes
“The GK MB 112 II Combo is chosen by bass players who want a practical, lightweight bass combo with GK tone character in a 1x12 format”
— from the community notes
“The Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo is a lightweight bass guitar combo from the GK Micro Bass (MB) series, combining the MB amp with a 1x12 bass speaker in a compact self-contained unit”
— from the listing
- rehearsal
- balanced
- clarity
- punch
- bass
- midrange
- gk tone character
- response
Good for
- Live
- Practice
Pedals that stack with the Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
21% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → low gain)
Run Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature into that transparent platform and it finally leans toward low gain
Goes in front of the amp
Way Huge Swollen Pickle
Way Huge
19% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → fuzzy)
Run Way Huge Swollen Pickle into that transparent platform and it finally leans toward fuzzy
Goes in front of the amp
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
19% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → fuzzy)
Walrus Audio Eons leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Goes in front of the amp
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo's transparent voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay goes in Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Alexander Pedals Space Race
Alexander Pedals
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Alexander Pedals Space Race's shimmer voice goes in Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the Gallien-Krueger Kruger GK MB 108 Bass Combo, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo, the Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 2x10 Combo Bass Amp.
What pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Way Huge Swollen Pickle, Walrus Audio Eons — Run Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature into that transparent platform and it finally leans toward low gain.