The Gallien-Krueger MB210-II is a Gallien Krueger amplifier, currently around $1149. Close alternatives include the Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2 and the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the Carl Martin PlexiTone.
Gallien-Krueger MB210-II
Gallien Krueger · amplifier
The Gallien-Krueger MB210-II is a 2nd-generation Micro Bass 2x10 bass combo from Gallien-Krueger, combining MB II Class D amplification with two 10-inch bass speakers in a lightweight self-contained combo. The 2x10 speaker configuration provides punchy midrange definition and tight low-end. GK MB II efficient Class D power drives the 2x10 at low weight for a portable, punchy bass combo.
- midrange
- punchy
- tight
- clarity
- gigging
- definition
- rehearsal
- modern
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gallien-Krueger MB210-II is commonly used in
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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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. - Hard Rock
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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.
Pedals that stack with the Gallien-Krueger MB210-II
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
21% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature gives it low gain to fill it with
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
19% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin PlexiTone gives it high gain to fill it with
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
17% matchCarl Martin Crunch Drive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Gallien-Krueger MB210-II delivers it
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
9% matchKeep MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after Gallien-Krueger MB210-II in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB210-II's own gain stage
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
7% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
5% matchPut Boss RV-6 Reverb in Gallien-Krueger MB210-II's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB210-II's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
5% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay in Gallien-Krueger MB210-II's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB210-II's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Gallien-Krueger MB210-II delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
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66% similarityShared character: definition, punch, punchy
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94% similaritysimilar tone character
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94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2
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66% similarityShared character: definition, punch, punchy
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115
Gallien Krueger
61% similarityShared character: combination, articulation, punch
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo
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61% similarityShared character: combination, punchy, gig
Gallien-Krueger MB-210 II Bass combo 350 watts
Gallien Krueger
98% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 2x10 Combo Bass Amp
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96% similaritysimilar tone character
Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp
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96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gallien-Krueger MB210-II?+
The closest matches in character are the Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 115, the Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo. Budget picks: Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo, Hartke Lightweight Bass Amplifier, Gallien-Krueger 112-II Combo. Boutique upgrades: Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212.
What pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger MB210-II?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Carl Martin PlexiTone, Carl Martin Crunch Drive — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature gives it low gain to fill it with.
How much does the Gallien-Krueger MB210-II cost?+
Around $1149 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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