The Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts is a Gallien Krueger amplifier. Close alternatives include the Gallien-Krueger MB212-II and the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the ThorpyFX The Dane.
Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts
Gallien Krueger · amplifier
The Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo is a 500-watt 2nd-generation Micro Bass combo from Gallien-Krueger, combining 500W MB II Class D amplification with a 2x12 bass speaker cabinet. The MB-212 II provides substantial power and full-range 2x12 speaker coverage in a lightweight, portable bass combo — a high-performance, practical self-contained solution for players who need stage-capable bass amplification at low weight.
- midrange
- balanced
- punch
- clarity
- gigging
- mb 212 ii
- full range speaker coverage
- versatile speaker coverage
Good for
- Live
Genres the Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts is commonly used in
- Folk
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
20% matchInto a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings the low gain it's missing
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
19% matchRun mid-forward into ThorpyFX The Dane for more fuzzy on top
Zvex Fuzz Probe
Zvex
19% matchZvex Fuzz Probe stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
11% matchBoss BF-2 Flanger's analog warmth voice goes after Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts's own mid-forward character
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
8% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Gold Comp brings here leans toward germanium — that's worth building a pairing around
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
6% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath in Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2
EarthQuaker Devices
6% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2 in Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchPut Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Gallien-Krueger MB212-II
Gallien Krueger
65% similarityShared character: low_output, punch, clarity
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112
Gallien Krueger
65% similarityShared character: low_output, punch, gig
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger MB 112 II Combo
Gallien Krueger
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Peavey Max 300
Peavey
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Traynor SB110
Traynor
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp
Gallien Krueger
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Hartke Lightweight Bass Amplifier
Hartke
89% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts?+
The closest matches in character are the Gallien-Krueger MB212-II, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212.
What pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, ThorpyFX The Dane, Zvex Fuzz Probe — Into a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings the low gain it's missing.