Markbass/Epifani New Rig is SICK

[njfrese]

Just played Gig #1 with my new (used) Markbass Little Mark II and new Epifani UL2 210 cabinet. Oh. My. Goodness. Now I know what everyone has been talking about here. The clarity and power of this thing is simply stunning -- I could hear every bad note I played! I am glad to be joining the 20th century, finally. We are five pieces with two (sometimes three) guitars and drums, and this thing cut through the mix like a knife through warm butter, and this with my $75 Mexi-P bass. I was so inspired that I am gonna get EMGs put on this thing. I can't even imagine what THAT is going to sound like. This Sunday I will be using my Dean RazorNT (active), and am very curious to hear how that will translate with the new gear. Also using a new Allen-Heath PA with my new Blue microphone, and the clarity we are getting with all that stuff is nuts.

[naturalkinds]

Nice. Out of curiosity, what rig are you coming from?

[njfrese]

I have been using a 200 watt Eden Nemesis 2x10 combo since I bought it in 1997. Actually a VERY nice amp that I was very happy with for a long time. Used it up until this past Sunday, and never had a single problem with the thing -- still sounds very good. I was actually planning on getting another Eden, but I heard the Markbass head and really liked that. Got it used for $395. Had to buy the Epifani new (from Bass Specialties in Bensalem, PA). When I heard the two together it was heaven. The only cabinet I played that I thought sounded a little better was the Berg AE410, but that was something like $500 more and would have caused packing issues for us, as it is considerably bigger. But boy, did THAT sound awesome. And it is VERY light for its size. I would highly recommend either.

[JxBass]

Congratulations! Yes, Epifani/Markbass is a great combination. I've used the LMII/UL210 (and UL110s and UL112s) together and it is terrific.

I also owned a Nemesis combo, the 115, and I agree that it's a very nice rig. I "influenced" a friend to get one, he's used it on hundreds of gigs and hasn't had a single issue.

[Jimmy Stump]

Originally Posted by njfrese

Just played Gig #1 with my new (used) Markbass Little Mark II and new Epifani UL2 210 cabinet. Oh. My. Goodness. Now I know what everyone has been talking about here. The clarity and power of this thing is simply stunning -- I could hear every bad note I played! I am glad to be joining the 20th century, finally. We are five pieces with two (sometimes three) guitars and drums, and this thing cut through the mix like a knife through warm butter, and this with my $75 Mexi-P bass. I was so inspired that I am gonna get EMGs put on this thing. I can't even imagine what THAT is going to sound like. This Sunday I will be using my Dean RazorNT (active), and am very curious to hear how that will translate with the new gear. Also using a new Allen-Heath PA with my new Blue microphone, and the clarity we are getting with all that stuff is nuts.

They are a good match, no doubt. I'm using a Markbass F1 head and a 4 ohm UL-410 cab. Beautiful tone.

Was considering a UL-210. Is your a 4 ohm or 8 ohm cab?

[lomo]

FYI it's the 21st century
juss sayin'

[gkbass13]

I use a Markbass F-1 and am currently looking to buy 2 Epifani UL 2x10 cabs to pair with it. the MB/Epi combination is indeed fantastic!

[WarwickDude68]

After a marathon of awesome gear trades, my new rig is on its way! I have a Warwick Double Buck 5 that I will run into a Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 into an Epi T-310. Any feedback for me on what to expect? I am SUPER EXCITED!
(FYI My previous rig was a MarkBass SA450 into an Ampeg 6x10)

[gkbass13]

hey Warwick,

I also have an Epi NYC 3x10 and it sounds AWESOME with my Markbass F-1. I'm sure You will love the rig.

-Grady

[WarwickDude68]

How's the volume? Plenty loud?