Official Markbass Club - the beat goes on, and on....

[rust_preacher]

Originally Posted by Russell L

Has anyone tried an eq pedal in front of a LMIII head? I'd like some more control over the low mids, like around 100-150Hz. The low mid knob is centered at 360Hz.

Maybe you need a "BMC" pedal?

http://ews-us.com/item_bassmid.php

[countrybassist]

Originally Posted by Russell L

Love my Markbass, too. My only caveat is that my 151P cabs weigh more than was published. It was an oversight by the company after a design change in 2007. Never got changed until I talked to Peter Murray. They were advertised at 37.3 lbs. (which is one reason I bought them), but turns out they weigh 45.75 lbs. I was trying to stay under 40 lbs., but oh well. They sound great. Why do folks not like Markbass cabs so much? I hear that a lot.

I use a MB Standard 410 HF and I love it.

[J-LoBass]

Got a MoMark Black600 and a 102HF. Took me a matter of minutes to get that tone grin! can i get a number?

[Marley's Ghost]

J-Lo, you get a booty-ful #428.

Please post a picture when you get a chance. We likey pics.

[Russell L]

Originally Posted by countrybassist

I use a MB Standard 410 HF and I love it.

That's good, pal. Glad to hear love for Markbass cabs. My dual 151Ps sounded great this weekend.

[Holdsg]

Anybody try the Big Bang yet? I gotta think its tone is identical to what I am used to with the LM Tube (minus the tube, which is not much).

[Bradass]

I've been rocking my LMT800 for about 6 months now and have loved every second. I can has number to display my fanboy-ness?

[Silas Stingy]

My LMII now goes into protect mode when running at 4 ohms. Tried all of he tricks in running to the 1/4inch instead of the speakon. cleaned heatsink, cleaned the fx loop connections, no clipping, no silly eq settings, checked impedance of cabs and continuity of speaker lead. All good but the amp still shuts down within the first couple of tracks, switch off then back on and it stays on for rest of gig. It's been a great amp and well looked after (about 5 years, 300 odd gigs not a mark on it!) but I'm now looking for a replacement.

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by Silas Stingy

My LMII now goes into protect mode when running at 4 ohms. Tried all of he tricks in running to the 1/4inch instead of the speakon. cleaned heatsink, cleaned the fx loop connections, no clipping, no silly eq settings, checked impedance of cabs and continuity of speaker lead. All good but the amp still shuts down within the first couple of tracks, switch off then back on and it stays on for rest of gig. It's been a great amp and well looked after (about 5 years, 300 odd gigs not a mark on it!) but I'm now looking for a replacement.

Is the 4 ohm cab different from what you've used in the past with it?

If you still want a different amp, try the Tonehammer 500. I like both the LMKII/III and the TH500.

[Bradass]

Here's the requisite pic...pay no attention to the cab

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by Silas Stingy

My LMII now goes into protect mode when running at 4 ohms. Tried all of he tricks in running to the 1/4inch instead of the speakon. cleaned heatsink, cleaned the fx loop connections, no clipping, no silly eq settings, checked impedance of cabs and continuity of speaker lead. All good but the amp still shuts down within the first couple of tracks, switch off then back on and it stays on for rest of gig. It's been a great amp and well looked after (about 5 years, 300 odd gigs not a mark on it!) but I'm now looking for a replacement.

I have had a similar issue with my LM II when I run it with 2 8ohm NY604 cabs and push the gain past noon. It powers off but comes back on after cooling and power cycle. Have you contacted customer support? Or you can pm Peter Murray here - He is our resident MB rep.

[Silas Stingy]

Originally Posted by Freddels

Is the 4 ohm cab different from what you've used in the past with it?

If you still want a different amp, try the Tonehammer 500. I like both the LMKII/III and the TH500.

I ran the amp with 2 ashdown abm's (4ohm total) cabs on a few occasions with no problems. Been running with a GB Neox 212T for about a year with no issues but the cutout is a recent development. It only seems to occur when the master volume is past half way.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Tone Hammer, I've looked at them with interest in the past, but not felt the need for a different amp for some time as I've been more than happy with the LMII. I'll check them out.

[Silas Stingy]

Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

I have had a similar issue with my LM II when I run it with 2 8ohm NY604 cabs and push the gain past noon. It powers off but comes back on after cooling and power cycle. Have you contacted customer support? Or you can pm Peter Murray here - He is our resident MB rep.

That's great info, I'll give him a try, many thanks. Did you get a fix for yours? Sounds like we have the same issue.

[RaginRog]

Originally Posted by Silas Stingy

I ran the amp with 2 ashdown abm's (4ohm total) cabs on a few occasions with no problems. Been running with a GB Neox 212T for about a year with no issues but the cutout is a recent development. It only seems to occur when the master volume is past half way.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Tone Hammer, I've looked at them with interest in the past, but not felt the need for a different amp for some time as I've been more than happy with the LMII. I'll check them out.

I've never gotten to play it at more than 10 o'clock with a 102hr and 104hr. Even when I was in a punk band...that was usually enough to keep up with a Marshall 1/2 stack. My current band plays classic rock, and each of the 2 guitarists plays a 50 watt solid state 212 combo.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by Silas Stingy

That's great info, I'll give him a try, many thanks. Did you get a fix for yours? Sounds like we have the same issue.

I haven't gotten around to addressing it. My F500 is my main gigging amp and the LMII is my backup for now. Oddly enough I never had a problem with the LM running my 4 ohm Schroeder 1215L.

[cozmic]

Can I have a number, please?

My LM Tube has just arrived at my desk...

[Russell L]

Originally Posted by Silas Stingy

I ran the amp with 2 ashdown abm's (4ohm total) cabs on a few occasions with no problems. Been running with a GB Neox 212T for about a year with no issues but the cutout is a recent development. It only seems to occur when the master volume is past half way.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Tone Hammer, I've looked at them with interest in the past, but not felt the need for a different amp for some time as I've been more than happy with the LMII. I'll check them out.

What is your gain setting when you turn the master past noon? I never turn my master that high. My gain is at about 2:00 because that's where it works best, according to Markbass' routine for setting it. Then, my master ends up around 10:00-11:00 most times. I also find that it doesn't get much louder past noon on the master. Perhaps, with your setting, there is too much of something going through the system.

[Marley's Ghost]

cozmic, you are #429. Welcome!

[Bradass]

Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

cozmic, you are #429. Welcome!

What about meeeee? I posted my pic a bit earlier on this page.

[Mojo8ass]

After a short stint with another brand, I am thrilled to be back in the Markbass family!!

May I have a number?