Not Seen Everyday! A MarkBass TA501 !
Only Looking for a trade for a Thunderfunk 550 at this time!
Here is a head you don't seen here everyday. It's a Markbass TA501. Bought new late last year from GC (yes, I'm the original owner). A few small scratches from rack mounting, but nothing major at all.
Includes rack ears! It's basically a LMII with a
LOT more features!
Additional features over the LMII (
features that the LMII does NOT have):
-Tube compressor with JJ Electronics' ECC81 tube
-Comp ratio tube to control gain reduction applied to the signal which works like a limiter
-Line out knob controls the volume level of the Line out XLR
-semi-parametric: frequency 100-800 Hz, level ±16 dB
HIGH MID
-semi-parametric: frequency 700 Hz-6 kHz, level ±16 dB
HIGH
-Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is effected by the EQ settings or not
-PRE/POST EQ (for line out): switch on rear panel
-FOOTSWITCH: mute; EQ bypass
As you can see, this baby has a TON of usable features that the LMII and LMIII do not have. No issues with the head, works perfectly. These cost about the same new as the T-Funk 550 did when it came out ($1050 new) --->
http://www.music123.com/Markbass-TA5...95918.Music123 ).
Info & Specs:
Markbass TA501 500W Bass Head
The popular TA501 amp head helps smooth out your sound with a high-quality onboard tube compressor, featuring a JJ Electronics ECC81 tube. Tone-wise, your sound is warmed up by the tube even when the compressor is off. It also includes foot-switchable mute-to-tune, an EQ bypass, ground lift to eliminate hum, exclusive Markbass' VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters, and high-quality Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables.
* Bass amplifier with tube compressor, solid state preamp and analog power amp
* Provides 300W RMS at 8 ohm, 500W RMS at 4 ohm
* 1/4" input jack works with active or passive basses
* Gain and Master volume controls
* Clip warning light
* Tube compressor with JJ Electronics' ECC81 tube
* Comp ratio tube to control gain reduction applied to the signal which works like a limiter
* Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables
* Balanced XLR out
* Line out knob controls the volume level of the Line out XLR
* EQ includes controls for Low, Mid Frequency Low, High Frequency Low, and High
* Mid Frequency High and Low level controls for deciding how much frequency area will be affected
* VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters
* Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is effected by the EQ settings or not
* Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
* Tuner out sends unbalanced signal sent to a tuner, amp or recording equipment not needing a balanced signal
* Send and Return Effect ensures main signal continues even if something dies in your effects chain
* Dual-sided fiberglass PC boards with lined perforations for high-quality solder connections
* Surface-mount components are silicon-sealed to isolate vibrations
* Computer-grade pre-assembled ribbon connector cable harnesses and ribbons for noise-free operation
* Integrated threaded posts for easy assembly/disassembly and added durability
* Rigid 2mm thick aluminium chassis for a long-lasting finish
* Power
* Input impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 9 Vpp
Effect Return impedance: 33Kohm, max. voltage: 12 Vpp
* Output Power: 300W RMS at 8 ohm, 500W RMS at 4 ohm
* Power Requirement: 100/120V; 230V; 240V; 50/60Hz
Controls
* GAIN: 80dB to +25dB range
* GROUND LIFT: Switch on rear panel
* MASTER VOLUME
* LINE OUT: level control on front panel
* PRE/POST EQ (for line out): switch on rear panel
* COMPRESSION RATIO: 1:1 (off) to infinity:1 (limiter)
* FOOTSWITCH: mute; EQ bypass
Equalization
* LOW
* Center frequency: 40Hz; level ±16dB
* LOW MID
* Center frequency 100-800Hz, level ±16dB
* HIGH MID
* Center frequency 700Hz-6kHz, level ±16dB
* HIGH
* 10kHz shelf; level ±16dB
* VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
* center frequency 380Hz (cut)
* VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
* 250Hz 20 kHz cut
Outputs
* EFFECT SEND
* Unbalanced, max. voltage 12 Vpp (pre-EQ)
* TUNER OUT
* Unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
* LINE OUT
* Balanced XLR, max. voltage 25 Vpp
* SPEAKER OUT
* Speakon, 1/4"
Other
* Dimensions: 14.5"(W) x 3.39"(H) x 11.89"(D)
* With rack ears: 19"W
* 2U High
* Weight: 7.5 lbs.
* COMPRESSOR TUBE
* 1 x EECC81 (JJ Electronic)
Trade My TA501 For Your Thunderfunk 550 !!! 
