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

[speak2planets]

So I have come into the fold. Proud owner of Markbass Traveller 151P and 102P 10 Year Special Edition. I wish I coulda found a 10 Year SE 15" so the grilles matched but it wasn't meant to be. Plus, its the sound that I was after, not necessarily the look. Can I get a number please??

[jumblemind]

Originally Posted by 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).

I bought one yesterday after going into the store set on buying a LM Tube, which they didn't have in stock. The Big Bang sounded just as warm to me as the LM tube 800 in the store, maybe even warmer. Had my first gig with it last night and nearly blew everyone off the stage. The low end power in this tiny package is insane. I'm super new to Mark Bass...I've been all Ampeg for the last 10 years and fender bassman tube head before that. The clarity and punch of the MB is something I need to get used to, because I love the sponginess of high gain Ampegs, but so far I'm digging it. My drummer is happy. Sent me a message today telling me how warm and rumbly I sounded last night and that he's been wanting to hear that for years.

[Marley's Ghost]

speak2planets, It's #432 for you on the Markbass planet!

[konradwgill]

Looking for some informed input on markbass head and cabs. My daughter plays metal, uses a 04 Ibanez sr505. I want to buy her the proper amp/cab setup for her ? She's awesome and I'm ready to invest

Thanks

[darius8]

I just picked up a Markbass Big Bang, do I need to post a pic to get a number?



edit:

OK, I'll get a pic up, hold on.

[darius8]

here it is:

[GRoberts]

Originally Posted by darius8

here it is:

Is it just me, or does Markbass set out to make some the ugliest looking,amps on the planet? ...and hey, I own one because the performance,tone and vaue are excellent. But come on Markbass! Get a freaking designer will ya?

[Russell L]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Is it just me, or does Markbass set out to make some the ugliest looking,amps on the planet? ...and hey, I own one because the performance,tone and vaue are excellent. But come on Markbass! Get a freaking designer will ya?

I like the look, myownself.

[marijn van gils]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Is it just me, or does Markbass set out to make some the ugliest looking,amps on the planet? ...and hey, I own one because the performance,tone and vaue are excellent. But come on Markbass! Get a freaking designer will ya?

For some strange reason, I like the look much better in real life than on photo. On foto they often look a bit cheap and over the top, but in the flesh they look much classier to me.

[Marley's Ghost]

I've been down w the flu, but I'm back now. Darius8 is #433.

[darius8]

Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

I've been down w the flu, but I'm back now. Darius8 is #433.

Thanks dude, hope you start getting over the hump phase. After that, it's easy street for you.

Eat more liquid-ish foods. Your body uses a lot energy to digest solids, energy that could be used to fight the flu. Good luck.

[darius8]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Is it just me, or does Markbass set out to make some the ugliest looking,amps on the planet? ...and hey, I own one because the performance,tone and vaue are excellent. But come on Markbass! Get a freaking designer will ya?

Yeah, I didn't really get it because of it's good looks. I never considered MarkBass amps until this model came with an AUX-IN and a HEADPHONE jack.

[Zermelo]

Originally Posted by darius8

here it is:

beautifully censored blue leds!


(the ones on the TH500 are blinding, if the stage is dark and you look directly into the head you'll lose your sight!)

[darius8]

Originally Posted by Zermelo

beautifully censored blue leds!


(the ones on the TH500 are blinding, if the stage is dark and you look directly into the head you'll lose your sight!)

Ha Ha, you noticed it. Right on, I used little strips of electrical tape to cover them up. But those blue LED's still shine through.

[Kilometers]

If you had a Bongo 5 which would you go with for a very well matched combo. 121P, 151P, or 102P? I'd like to get a nice punchy clean jazzy sound and also dial in a good deep sludgy tone with a fuzz pedal in front. Versatility is key I guess. The 121P really surprises me from what I've heard on YouTube, same with the 102P even though the 10s worry me when it comes to getting crushing lows. Ill be using this mostly as a really good bedroom amp and potentially for small gigs.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by Kilometers

If you had a Bongo 5 which would you go with for a very well matched combo. 121P, 151P, or 102P? I'd like to get a nice punchy clean jazzy sound and also dial in a good deep sludgy tone with a fuzz pedal in front. Versatility is key I guess. The 121P really surprises me from what I've heard on YouTube, same with the 102P even though the 10s worry me when it comes to getting crushing lows. Ill be using this mostly as a really good bedroom amp and potentially for small gigs.

I've owned a cmd102p and it holds its own quite well in small/med club spaces. And the kickback ensures you can hear yourself quite well. And it does quite well in the lows - a fellow local bassist gigs with an SR5 and a 102p and it supports the low b very well.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by darius8

Thanks dude, hope you start getting over the hump phase. After that, it's easy street for you.

Eat more liquid-ish foods. Your body uses a lot energy to digest solids, energy that could be used to fight the flu. Good luck.

It was a nasty stomach flu. 60 hours of hell. Back to full strength now.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

It was a nasty stomach flu. 60 hours of hell. Back to full strength now.

Yikes! Glad your on the mend.

[DerTeufel]

I'd like a number please. I have a Markbass LMIII - love it!!

[positiveroy]

what is the main difference between LMT and LMT 800. Which one works better with NY 151?

Is this a good stack 104HF + NY 151?!