Author Topic: Markbass (Read 905 times)

88persuader · « **Reply #45 on:** September 19, 2010, 09:29:38 PM »

LOL ... that's a lot of weight!!!! Time to trim down I think.

crobbins · « **Reply #46 on:** September 20, 2010, 11:35:17 AM »

I can carry my Markbass combo, and extra speaker cab at the same time.... 65lbs total...

hb3 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 20, 2010, 01:22:42 PM »

Well, yeah, I picked up one of the 2X10 combos, and felt like I could do arm curls with it...

88persuader · « **Reply #48 on:** September 20, 2010, 08:01:49 PM »

I actually may look into Carvin 2X10 bottoms. Specs are good and they are literally half the price (or less) of Markbass speakers and just as light.

lbpesq · « **Reply #49 on:** September 21, 2010, 07:29:06 AM »

I've always liked my Carvin stuff. Great bang for the buck. (Floor monitors, power amp, guitars).

Bill, tgo

tbrannon · « **Reply #50 on:** September 21, 2010, 11:16:09 AM »

I've always had great luck with Carvin gear too. Seems like if you're going to have problems, it's straight out of the box- and if the stuff comes in good working order it tends to be fairly bullet proof. I've also had very good experiences with the Carvin support folks. If there has been a hint of question, they've taken the return with no questions asked and shipped a new item quickly.

hb3 · « **Reply #51 on:** September 21, 2010, 11:44:37 AM »

How about these?

www.avatarspeakers.com

Glynn · « **Reply #52 on:** September 21, 2010, 01:37:32 PM »

Having had many (45) years of researching and using different gear,I have thankfully found that once you are reasonably happy with the sound and your bass then stay with it. I supported Trace Elliot for many, many years but found the 12 band graphic too complex. EBS and more recently Markbass have done it for me but I must say that the Alembic Orion 4 is brilliant (far better than my trustworthy 1968 Fender Jazz that was stolen). I think our sound comes from our fingers and now I just enjoy looking at other gear rather than agonising over it - I do think that money spent on expensive gear is not wasted and does take the uncertainty out of it. I know that once a doubt sets in then it can be a spiral of gloom. Hope this is not too heavy, just trying to help. Glynn

88persuader · « **Reply #53 on:** September 21, 2010, 09:48:20 PM »

I own a 2X10 Berhringer 500 WT 8 OHM bottom (metal speaker cones) that I've used a few times along with my GK 4X10 bottom but never on it's own because when I tried it on it's own it didn't seem to be able to handle the bottom at any decent volume without folding. Well I worked with it tonight and finally got my sound from it at what i consider a gigging volume with no folding (including the low B string) so I'll be trying that cab by itself this Friday on a small room gig. If it handles the gig OK then I'm home free with an under 50 LB cab without even going to the music store! Wish me (and the cab) luck!

smokinbear · « **Reply #54 on:** October 02, 2010, 05:42:33 PM »

Just bought a tube 800 the other day cause my crown macrotech is broken and DAMN!!! This thing sounds good. It's hooked up to a hard truckers 2x15 @4ohms and so far great head room. I'll see how it stand up to my buddies fender twin next week or so. Me likey. Bear

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #55 on:** October 06, 2010, 11:04:38 AM »

I generally like Carvin stuff, but I have noticed a few detractions: 1 - Have had three power amps malfunction (a rack-mount DC series, a powered subwoofer, and a bass combo amp), 2 - their 10-loaded bass cabs don't seem to reproduce really low tones, and, 3 - resale value sucks. I have had good experience with customer service, however. I have heard their guitars are excellent for the price.

811952 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 06, 2010, 12:05:01 PM »

I've got the Carvin BX500 and like it much so far. I'm running it through a Peavey 210H cabinet and actually sounds pretty good. I believe my next step is to replace the speakers with a pair of neodymium 10's and see how it goes..

John

hb3 · « **Reply #57 on:** October 06, 2010, 07:05:52 PM »

Has anyone tried any of the Traveler cabinets in the Markbass line?

88persuader · « **Reply #58 on:** October 06, 2010, 08:02:15 PM »

I tried the 2X10 Traveler in a music store with the LMII head (only pushing 300 WTS at 8 OHMS) and I farted out the speakers with the head running at 4 with a 4 string bass. I was VERY disapointed! Maybe along with another cab it would be good but folding with a 300 Wt head running with the volume at 4?? That's lame!

hb3 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 06, 2010, 08:33:36 PM »

It looks like Craig has the 2X10 Traveler in the photo he posted...opinions, Craig?