I'm about to order a new bass and amp, but...

rkejeepin · #1 11-02-2010, 09:58 AM

I can't make up my mind. I'm purchasing a Skyline 55-02 deluxe and I am trying to decide which route I want to go for my amp. I'm looking at 2 combos - Markbass CMD 121H and SWR Workingpro 2x10c.

I'm also considering a poweramp (crown xls1000) and VT bass deluxe, but would like opinions on a good cab. $950 - 1000 is my budget for an amp.

Thoughts?

I'm going through Musician's Friend to take advantage of the $200 gift certificate deal they have ending today.

Thanks for any help!

rayzak · #2 11-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Sorry, I can't really help you too much with your dilemma. I just wanted to say "nice choice" on a bass. Love those basses.
As far as amps.... well, I don't know. You may want to look into a GK 700RBII head and match it with a nice cab. That's one, fairly inexpensive head that absolutely kills, IMHO!

FromTheBassMent · #3 11-02-2010, 10:19 AM

What you can expect in response to your inquiry is recommendations on thirty or forty other amps that you aren't considering buying.

So, if you're really down to those two, I will not muddy the waters. I use a Markbass CMD 121P as my full-time gigging amp. It sounds killer and is plenty loud for most of the venues we play. For outdoor gigs I've hooked up an 8-ohm extension cab and tapped all 500w... crazy loud. For most pubs/bars of the size we play (50-200 patrons), I never have the combo by itself turned up past halfway. The EQ section is very good and can cure most problems I find with the rooms we play in. And the two filters allow you to dial in whatever flavor you like for your genre of music, from heavily mid-scooped for slap, to more mid-heavy and "vintage" for fingerstyle.

And, it's 29 lbs.

Killer bass choice, BTW. That's a fine and versatile instrument.

rkejeepin · #4 11-06-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rayzak

Sorry, I can't really help you too much with your dilemma. I just wanted to say "nice choice" on a bass. Love those basses.
As far as amps.... well, I don't know. You may want to look into a GK 700RBII head and match it with a nice cab. That's one, fairly inexpensive head that absolutely kills, IMHO!

The Lakland came yesterday and I love how it feels and plays! I still don't have an amp though. lol

Can someone help or offer an opinion please? I ordered a Crown XLS1000 Drivecore along with a VT Bass Deluxe yesterday. I still need to get a cab, but I want to be sure that I match it up well with the power amp so that I don't screw anything up (clueless about this stuff).

Someone in another thread suggested running the power amp bridged at 700w and getting a good 8 ohm cab. I was checking out those Markbass 104HF cabs. Would these serve me well in this setup?

Thanks a lot for any help!