Markbass

[gregduboc]

Questions about Markbass amps.
Any of you using these happy-yellow amps??  
Do they sound good, do they have a nice punch for the good old rock??
Give me your opinions!
 
Greg

[crobbins]

I like mine. 500 watts, 4x10.....

[88persuader]

I love mine. LMTUBE800. 500WTS at 8 OHMS and 800 WTS at 4 OHMS. Awesome sound and power, weights 6.5lbs and fits in a computer bag!

[sonicus]

I went to hear Michael Manring play recently again and he was using Markbass gear as well. He told me that it worked out well for him on the  airplane travel that he is constantly required to be doing. It sounded quite good. But then he always does .
 
(Message edited by sonicus on September 10, 2010)

[hb3]

I'm probably gonna buy one.

[Enzo]

I have the combo 2x10 and I'm happy with the choice. One of the thing I like most is that it doesn't color the sound of your bass, it's very neutral. You'll hear the sound of your axe the way the factory thought it.

[gregduboc]

Alright, there goes more money... Monday I'm getting myself some Markbass equipment. Little Mark III head and a 2x10 cabinet.
Damn you, GAS
 
Greg

[hb3]

Be sure to report back!

[alembic76407]

lets see some Photos of these little amps

[gregduboc]

Here is a not-so-good cellphone picture of my new rig.
It is unbelievable loud and clear! My jaw dropped and I haven' found it yet... Honestly, I've never sounded this good, and I must say that my now retired Phil Jones Bass combo really impressed me... But things have changed. I'm in love....
 

 
My camera is out of batteries... I'll charge it and post some better pictures of the head and cabinet for you guys to see when I can... Really, impressive gear!!! Go check it out at your closest dealer (and I'm not being paid for saying this!!!)
 
 
Greg

[hb3]

Cool! So you're happy w/ just the 2X10?

[88persuader]

I don't think just 2X10s would work for a loud gig but for home and rehearsal (and volume controlled gigs where the bass goes into the house mix) it's great. Personally I run either 4X10s for normal gigs at 500 WTS at 8 ohms(MB LMTUBE800) or 6X10s (I have an extra 8 OHM 2X10 cab) running the head to 800 WTS at 4 ohms. 6X10s running at 800 WTS will keep up with the loudest rock band around.  
 
Still for a portable light awesome sounding all purpose rig the LM head and the 2X10 cab is a winner for sure!

[gregduboc]

Hugh, I'm running at 500 watts. It is absurdly loud. I do think it is enough for any situation. A load of punch, lows and highs. And if you need more, just use the stage's PA.
I'll be using it on a concert in October for an expected audience of more than 60.000. I'll put it through the mix to deliever the sound on the back speakers, but for the main audience, they will definetly hear me.
For a comparisson, I was using an Ampeg SVT II with a 4x10 and a 1x15, and this portable, beautiful yellow rig kicks it's a** hands down.
Raymond, I swear I can't imagine how loud you can be with your rig! I'm really glad I'm not your neighbor!
 
Greg

[Glynn]

Just to add my bit - I am delighted with my Markbass Mini CMD 151P combo which houses a LM11 amp.  I have a Traveller 151P cab as well (old size-same as combo) and this would unleash the full 500W but I never need it.  I guess your 2 x 10 is rated at 4 ohms if you are running 500W? Glynn

[gregduboc]

Glynn, that is right. It's a 4 ohms cabinet that is capable of only 400W... I guess I even have power to spare...
 
Greg