Im in between the Little Mark III or Little Mark Tube

RobEmpire · #1 07-22-2010, 12:55 PM

I tried both of these heads out last sunday and im undecided between the 2. They both sound amazing and essentially wouldnt need my sansamp anymore after i buy one of these. Its seems that they pretty much sound the same and the only feature that sets them apart is the tube feature. any thoughts on the 2.

little mark III http://www.markbass.it/products.php?...&cat=1&vedi=99

little mark tube http://www.markbass.it/products.php?...cat=1&vedi=102

T. Alan Smith · #2 07-22-2010, 01:12 PM

I own the LMII and have played the LMTube a couple times. All I can say is that the LMTube is mighty pretty.

Seriously, I've little use for the tube part, but if your looking to "replace" your Sansamp, the LMTube will get you closer to that goal than the LMIII as it's simply a very kleeeen head.

Infidelity · #3 07-22-2010, 01:14 PM

Take note LMTube have a better DI and a MUTE SWITCH I would take LMTube in no time..

I'm an owner of LMIII..

funkythumb · #4 07-22-2010, 01:23 PM

I've owned an LM II for a couple of years and it's been flawless.
When I went to GC to check out the new Markbass gear, the salesman told me that they were having problems with the tube version and have sent theirs back. I was thinking about getting it.
I just wanted you to be aware of what I was told. Maybe they've fixed the problem. I've owned several pieces of MB gear. Some of it didn't hold up and other pieces were good. Read more threads about it. I ended up buying an F1 for a tighter sound.
I don't believe that one should ever blindly purchase a piece of gear based on a company's good marks for some of their gear.
You need to check out every item you plan on buying. It's that way with everything.

**juriscon** · #5 07-22-2010, 01:42 PM

Another (similar) option to consider is the new Markbass Little Mark Rocker 500 which is essentially the LMIII + tube overdrive. It is supposed to hit GC/MF in the next few weeks.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ead?sku=430736

You can hear the amp in this German language review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6iqwo828es

RobEmpire · #6 07-22-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juriscon

Another (similar) option to consider is the new Markbass Little Mark Rocker 500 which is essentially the LMIII + tube overdrive. It is supposed to hit GC/MF in the next few weeks.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ead?sku=430736

You can hear the amp in this German language review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6iqwo828es

Cool thanks for the link

RobEmpire · #7 07-22-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkythumb

I've owned an LM II for a couple of years and it's been flawless.
When I went to GC to check out the new Markbass gear, the salesman told me that they were having problems with the tube version and have sent theirs back. I was thinking about getting it.
I just wanted you to be aware of what I was told. Maybe they've fixed the problem. I've owned several pieces of MB gear. Some of it didn't hold up and other pieces were good. Read more threads about it. I ended up buying an F1 for a tighter sound.
I don't believe that one should ever blindly purchase a piece of gear based on a company's good marks for some of their gear.
You need to check out every item you plan on buying. It's that way with everything.

yea ive played both and was impressed by both of them...they pretty much had the same sound they only difference was the tube knob...