MarkBass CMD Mini 121P

SCT1422 · #1 10-12-2011, 02:17 PM

Just picked one up and wondering if anybodys has any experience with it and using a 5 string.. Does it handle the low B or would I be better off with the 15" version...
I've owned both the Mesa Scout 12" and 15" and I thought the Scout 15 handled the low B better...

AMJBASS · #2 10-12-2011, 02:26 PM

There isnt a ton of fundamental down there with the small sized cab, but mine handles the B just fine. I love these amps. They are light, and super loud. Put an extension under it and it will most certainly sound great with a 5. I have the matching NY112 with mine and it sounds terrific.

Unlord · #3 10-12-2011, 03:27 PM

I have the same experience. Nothing beats a decent 4x10 for a rumbling B, but if you are playing anything except metal, you should be fine.

elgecko · #4 10-12-2011, 03:30 PM

It handles the low B fine at "reasonable" volumes. For times, when I need a little extra oomph, I stack it on a Bag End S-15.

**JxBass** · #5 10-12-2011, 03:57 PM

I owned both the CMD 121P and CMD 151P. The 121P is pretty cool in the "bang-per-pound" category, but I preferred the 151P, it felt deeper and louder to me - makes sense with the 15" and bigger box.

That's for a single cab solution. As mentioned, a 121P with a 121 extension cab would work well.

soxhats · #6 10-12-2011, 04:19 PM

I have the same setup as Adrian -- combo plus the extension. Gives you everything you need and then some in small- to medium-sized venues. And it's awfully cool to walk into the joint with your rig in each hand and your bass on your back. "I'm here."

SCT1422 · #7 10-12-2011, 06:39 PM

I did check it out with the extension cab and thought it sounded great, but I'll wait for a used one to show up.. I'd like to check out the 15" version, but they didn't have one in stock.. This little rig may be fine for most of the country club and nightclub gigs with some P.A. support.. I got the amp for a great price so decided to snap it up... I actually hate the color scheme, but the little bugger sounds good... I have a Mesa M-3 combo which is fantastic, but getting too heavy to load in and out of my truck... And I also did a nightclub gig a few weeks ago with my 25 watt Crate little practice amp which was fine for that night, but not most others.. I was trying to blow the damn think up for 2h!t2 and giggles, but it made it through the night unscathed... I also have to see if this amp can handle effects such as an Octaver...

soxhats · #8 10-12-2011, 06:47 PM

Couldn't resist the irony/coincidence. Here's me playing Adrian's former bass (Jerry Jones Longhorn) and the MarkBass combo/extension cab: THOMPSON-HOWELL BAND 'Diggin' Up Bones' THE POINT9 8 11.mp4 - YouTube (Simple country tune, not great sound I'm afraid.)

Dr. Cheese · #9 10-12-2011, 06:49 PM

IMO, it's the best combo I ever played or owned.

DownLowJoe · #10 10-12-2011, 07:06 PM

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Great combo and a backsaver many, many times over! For all practices I just take the combo. Most gigs I just take the combo alone as well. Rarely need the extension cab-but our stage volume is reasonable.

AMJBASS · #11 10-14-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soxhats

I have the same setup as Adrian -- combo plus the extension. Gives you everything you need and then some in small- to medium-sized venues. And it's awfully cool to walk into the joint with your rig in each hand and your bass on your back. "I'm here."

The one trip load in is a wonderful experience indeed!

MODELL · #12 10-14-2011, 08:25 AM

I have the same set-up as DownLowJoe and it handles the low B on my acoustic/electric bass guitar just fine. When using both together, I actually place the 121H 'vertical' and it locks right in with the combo's plastic ends. I can't believe how the low end improved when I added the 121H Traveler cab. It's overkill for my current situation (acoustic trio with guitarist and hand percussionist) in all but larger outdoor venues. I've never had to turn the master on the combo past 2.5.

SCT1422 · #13 10-24-2011, 05:26 PM

The amp worked out pretty well on Saturday night, but I found myself cranking it by the end of the night.. It was a really loud crowd and the place was packed.. I'm going to try it with a few different cabs at G.C. but i do remember it sounded great with the 121.. The only thing that I don't like is their isn't an attenuator for the horn on the combo.. The extension cab has one..

elgecko · #14 10-24-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCT1422

...The only thing that I don't like is their isn't an attenuator for the horn on the combo.. The extension cab has one..

I treat the VLE knob like a surrogate horn attenuator.

SCT1422 · #15 10-28-2011, 03:41 AM

Well I returned the combo and got a NYC 121 cab with a Mark Tube 800 amp.. The amp has alittle more girth and character to the sound/tone especially with the tube preamp and just a little more juice.. I'll pick up a used NYC 121 when one comes along...

Russell L · #16 10-28-2011, 06:20 AM

Be careful, if you do any slapping the 12" speaker can run out of excursion. My 121H combo did. (Keep the lows down some when at high volume, and don't use the VPF much). Now, I'm with a 151P cab and LMIII head.

SCT1422 · #17 10-28-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell L

Be careful, if you do any slapping the 12" speaker can run out of excursion. My 121H combo did. (Keep the lows down some when at high volume, and don't use the VPF much). Now, I'm with a 151P cab and LMIII head.

I tried the 151 and thought it was too boomy...