The Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo is a Gallien Krueger amplifier, currently around $899. Close alternatives include the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115 and the Aguilar AG700 V2. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the Boss ODB-3.
Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo
Gallien Krueger · amplifier
The Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo is a 2nd-generation Micro Bass combo from Gallien-Krueger, combining MB II Class D amplification with a 1x15 bass speaker in a lightweight self-contained combo. The 15-inch speaker provides deeper, warmer bass extension than smaller speaker combos, while the MB II Class D power section keeps the weight practical. GK clarity and punch apply through the 15-inch speaker.
- clarity
- punch
- warm
- practice
- warmth
- sub
- 15 inch speaker
- 1x15 speaker
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Pedals that stack with the Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
23% matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Boss ODB-3
Boss
19% matchBoss ODB-3's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
18% matchRun Origin Effects DCX Boost into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
11% matchKeep TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
9% matchWhat Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro brings here leans toward sustaining — that's worth building a pairing around
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
6% matchPut Strymon El Capistan in Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
6% matchRun Strymon blueSky Reverberator in Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB115-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 matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115
Gallien Krueger
62% similarityShared character: punch, warm, clarity
Aguilar AG700 V2
Aguilar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Ampeg BA- 115 V2
Ampeg
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Trace Elliot ELF 120US
Trace Elliot
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115, the Aguilar AG700 V2, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410. Budget picks: Phil Jones BE-17, Hartke Lightweight Bass Amplifier. Boutique upgrades: Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112, Gallien-Krueger MB212-II.
What pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Boss ODB-3, Origin Effects DCX Boost — Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo cost?+
Around $899 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).