Cab Shootout - Gallien Krueger NEO 112 vs. Mark Bass 102 HF - Want 2 Check
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Cab Shootout - Gallien Krueger NEO 112 vs. Mark Bass 102 HF - Want 2 Check
In this video, I present you my two cabs:
The GK NEO 112 II
The MB 102 HF
Using my Gallien Krueger MB 500 amp and my Fender Precision Bass, you can hear demos of both those cabs, miked with a SM-57 in close miking mixed with just a little bit of a SM-58 in the room for a sense of space.
Those two cabs are a great combo together, but I wanted to show you how they sound separately. This way, you'll be able to have a better understanding of the specifics of each cab. My hope is that it can help you decide which one you like better if you can only have one.
So, which one is it? Tell us in the comments section!
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I have the GK cab, and it has LOTS of bass - sure, it's my settings, but the cab really delivers the lows as well as the mids and highs, and it handles them well.
moreover, the mic is placed closer to the center of the speaker, so the video does not capture the lowend of the sound it pushes..
The GK has much better definition. The Mk bass sounds muddy in comparison.
I thought the GK sounded a little better when played solo, but in the song mix I thought the MB sounded better. And for some reason they seem to compliment each other when played together. If I had to choose I'd take the Mark Bass and just EQ it to get the right balance.
Nice shootout! Those are some pretty slick little cabs. Sounding great together, too!
Great demo! And I really appreciate you setting up your bass properly so that we're hearing actual bass tone instead of mostly fret buzz, like so many UA-cam bass demos.
Hahahah thanks man!
I totally agree with this comment! There is this belief that low action makes u a better player or some nonsense. So many bass vids the neck is so straight and the action so low all I hear is fret noise. Jaco played with tons of relief. Loosen up your truss rods UA-cam. Great video bro, very succinct
I built a copy of the Mark bass with 2 eminence Delta 10's and holy cow, amazing warmth and bass sheesh, better then my 410 markbass cab
I thought about replacing my cab speakers with PA speakers too.
Great little demo. Yea I can see how some people wanted both cabs on ground but I think these sou d tests never capture true bass response anyways. What you did was great it showed the “character” of each who’s is what you CAN hear on these. Its interesting how “open” sounding the 12 is compared to the “tight” sounding 10’s. The mark bass 10’s have a more controlled sound I think sounds a little better for funk and slap style playing while the 12’s sound great for straight ahead p bass playing. great little demo -cheers !
I'm hearing more overtones and bite from the GK
Both sound great, liked the bottom end of the mark bass, although the gk cut a little bit more though the mix. Having those both cabs on at the same time would make a dream sound
You are right, they really complete each other well. I LOVE using them together!
the GK would have more bottom if it was in contact w/ the floor like the MB is. very different cabs really. MB seems to always have a pronounced low mid. I prefer GK as it's easier to dial in whatever I want.
Excellent cat!
You would get a more accurate representation with similar mic placement on each cab. The GK sounds brighter due to the mic placement being on the center of the cone, where as on the MB cab the mic is closer to the edge of the speaker.
GK for me !!
awesome video , very helpful thanks
great test. I finally choose the GK on the ground :)
GK 1:53
markbass 3:02
I love my MB 104 HF cab but damn that GK would make a nice addition to the rig. DI sounded good to.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing
GK sounds more detailed, especially with the song. What I expected.
I just noticed that the "GK!" is a 1-12. The Markbass is a 2-10. Not a fair comparison. Wow! This one got by me 10 months ago. :D
You forgot to mention that you are using flatwound strings which dramatically changes the tone
@@himmeluberdeutschland401 Have you played with flatwounds?
interesting mix of cabs I might try it :)
Interesting. A 210 will almost always "sound" better, but, the twelve has an inherent pleasing lag.
I've also learned to not mix cone size. There's a tendency to phase cancel some frequencies.
Nice vid. I'm in and belled.
I love clean and always present sound. Mark Bass for me !
I have watched lots of reviews on bass amps but I keep thinking, the sound is quite samey and then it came to me, they all seem to sound the same because it's my speakers or headphones. The only way to really know is to visit the shop and try them in person.
Nice one... I prefer the Mark Bass. Thanx for the demo.
I think the GK sounds objectively better, but I still prefer the Mark.
So silly of me, but I'm wondering if you actually considered playing through both cabs? I have used a 210 on top of a 115 (not these cabs but same configurations), sounded pretty good although I prefer the sound of a 410 cabinet for the type of music I play and the mark bass 410 lightweight cab is really sweet IMHO
Not silly at all, in fact I think I mention it in the video, I prefer to use them together, I do it all the time. They really complete each other well, 2 great cabs IMO.
Don't you know that when you put a cab on the floor it has louder low frequencies???
Next time put both cabs on the floor...
Not when the mic is directly in front of the cab
Yes this is so very true. Why not place both on the floor side by side?
it would be equal condition putting GK on floor as well
Sounds like a good mix. But 12's and 10's sounds very different.
The GK is sweet! The Mark Bass sounded dull, like someone rolled the tone off!
This was consistent was every thing I’ve experienced with Mark Bass. They’ve all lacked clarity and punch! Maybe that’s what their engineers were going after? That warm old 60s / 70s drone in a small, lightweight package!
Believe me I’ve tried to like Mark Bass amps! I love the concept of getting 800 watts out of a compact size but, it just doesn’t do it for me tone wise.
The Markbass amps sound muddy too. Ok for ballads I guess. GK all the way for Rock. Thats why Flea plays GK.
Wow awesome! Could you play a small show with th 112?
I've done numerous shows with the neo 112 and my Gallien-Krueger MB-500 amp. Unless you're playing in an extremely loud band, you should be ok with the 112 with no problem. It can get pretty loud if you have a good amp to use it with.
@@Want2Check awesome! Thanks for the reply!
Great presentation thank you for that. Strange that the larger (warmer sounding) 12" speaker had more highs than 2 x10s. My honest opinion by tweaking your tones you could have them sound identical. Looks wise I prefer MarkBass.
It's not strange at all. The 112 cabinet has a 12" driver and a horn tweeter. The highs are coming from the horn.
The 210HF also has a horn tweeter but i am guessing it is smaller and crosses over at a higher freq. compared to the GK, therefore the horn in the GK pushes more air. .
It’s also because of the mic placement. If you place the mic further away from the middle of the speaker, then you will get a darker sound
The GK was better. I have a GK CX210 and an Ampeg 115 for my tone. My Peavey Headliner 210 adds lows and used to pull the rest of the power from the amp like your 102. The Ampeg is powered through another amp via the line out since the 15” is 4 ohms. Also I use a customizable multieffects processor into the effects loop for whatever sounds. I think the 102 is better than the Peavey, but they both just don’t cut through the mix imo..
I ALMOST started to like the song...
Cat likes it.
sweet, look slike I'm getting a Mark Bass
GK sounds clearer and pass better through the mix. I've just got a Gk 212 Neo and is incredible
212 cabs are killer ...used to use 215 cabs 212s are smaller but no tone compromise
Well,...everyone hear what I demoed years ago. "GK!" vs "MARKBASS". "Gk!" is a lot "CLEANER!" Once again,...both cabs should be on the floor,...seriously.
tra le 2 ...Mark bass,anche se preferisco casse di altri marchi tipo Ampeg
Prefer the GK sound.
Mark Bass !!!!!!
Gk all the way
GK wins by a long way
Maybe if you are half deaf
So this is a shootout, today you'll hear how 12 inches of driver stacks up to 20 inches of driver.. Lol, not exactly fair...
THX for the video
i have a question. where you buy the MB in white please.??
Unfortunately, the Mark Bass 102 HF is no longer available in white. It's such a shame because I think they look 1000x better in white, but you'll have to be lucky and find one used on the market!
Markbass it has a nice color but is slow and sluggish
Quick question! Are you from Quebec? 😝
Hahahah bien sûr!
Did you roll the tone off or is it the flat wounds?
Flat wounds!
Ouais vive le french speak !
do they have different speakers inside?
The GK has one 12" speaker and the Markbass has two 10" speakers. Both cabs still have the original speakers.
@@Want2Check I meant different brand speakers, not size...which speaker brand and model has got the most clarity?
George Karaspyros GK has proprietary drivers whilst MarkBass uses B&C drivers which are high quality as well
At least cats like bassists!
Just get an Ampeg 8x10. Dishes are done.
will you carry it to the gig for me?
Lugging my Trace Elliot 1524 around is bad enough, an Ampeg fridge would require me to hire a man with a van.
Mark Bass - muffled
GK как будто из чехла достали ,по сравнению с MarkBass
Gk muito mais cassete!!!
One 12 is great but lacks articulation
Both should be on the ground as this brings out the lows (or alternate which one is on top)
LowMan Josh Not when the mic is in front of the cab.
It literally makes no difference, you’re hearing the driver from a close distance
@@ilpatongi IDK about that sir..
@@sethnicholls7861 I can assure you that it makes no difference when recorded with a mic that close and it wouldn't make a difference anyway because the bass doesn't go below 55Hz even with fundamental notes