Shoot Out

nitsuj · #1 03-27-2011, 04:34 PM

You (hypothetically) have a choice of one of the following to use as your main amp for the next few gigs. Which do YOU take?
Consider all brand new (most current model available in stores).
1. MarkBass Little Mark III
2. Ampeg SVT III
3. Gallien-Krueger 700RBII
4. Mesa-Boogie M-Pulse Walkabout

Share your thoughts on which, and why, you left the others out.

afinalfantasy · #2 03-27-2011, 04:41 PM

Do Markbass still make amps? Got one about three years ago but haven't played bass much for the past year or payed attention to it.

DrewGK · #3 03-27-2011, 04:49 PM

owned a little mark III. sold it after a few weeks to get a 700RBII

best move ive ever made in terms of bass related purchases

tom once dead · #4 03-27-2011, 05:03 PM

I own an SVT3 Pro and I really love it.

JimmyM · #5 03-27-2011, 05:08 PM

all very good heads. the lmiii and 3 pro are my type of tones (used to own both). have not played the m-pulse walkabout. the gk, while having a very good tone, isn't my thing since i like ampeg tube amps. i doubt i'd ever buy a solid state amp that wasn't a micro again, but i think if i were to get another one, i'd just as soon get ampeg's new pf500 over an lmiii. i really like what i've heard out of it, even though it's only been on recordings.

but since you're the one buying one, get what you think suits your style the best, not what a tb consensus tells you.

pasta4lnch · #6 03-27-2011, 05:13 PM

I have and love a LMII so I'm a little biased towards the LMIII . . . used the GK for a night and didn't dig it (would still like another go at one, maybe the 800) and would be curious about the walkabout - more for the cab than the amp . . .

**WoodyG3** · #7 03-27-2011, 05:17 PM

I play Sansamp BDDI into Markbass every freaking day of the week.

Oh, and I voted LM3.

nitsuj · #8 03-27-2011, 05:21 PM

I have the GK too; great head. Throw a VT pedal in front to round out the tone sometimes (not very often, as I can get a very similar tone with just the GK).

BTW, this is not a "what should I buy thread?" in disguise. It's exactly what it appears to be: a "which of these is most coveted by TBers?" thread.

nitsuj · #9 03-27-2011, 05:25 PM

BTW, I voted Mesa--- just for the hell of it.
JimmyM, why did you ditch the LM and IIIPro? Did you prefer one over the other?

::::BASSIST:::: · #10 03-27-2011, 05:30 PM

I voted LMII/III.

Its loud, its portable and most importantly it has great tone. There is actually quite a bit you can do with that eq layout. I've had my LMII for 4 years and use it at least once a week. Never given me a problem.

JimmyM · #11 03-27-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nitsuj

BTW, I voted Mesa--- just for the hell of it.
JimmyM, why did you ditch the LM and IIIPro? Did you prefer one over the other?

i actually did prefer the lm over the 3 pro because it was lighter and to my ears sounded a little more tubey (not distorted tubey...the lm doesn't do distortion), then the vt bass came out, and then i got my vintage svt and b-15n restored, and between the vt and my tube amps, i lost interest in everything else. for a while i was using the vt into the effect return of a crate power block, and then i got a micro vr for christmas, so now that's what i use for a micro rig.

georgestrings · #12 03-27-2011, 05:47 PM

Not enough info about the gigs you're using the amp for...

- georgestrings

IntrepidCellist · #13 03-27-2011, 05:57 PM

I like the sound and feel of the Walkabout best of all those above, although the 700RB is a great "rock sound" once you start really pounding it.

ProgRocker · #14 03-27-2011, 06:09 PM

I'd go with the GK just becuase I love their sound. I like Boogie too, but GK just fits my playing style better. Regarding not having provided enough gig info, I'm guessing Nitsuj meant whaterver our regular gig is, but that's just my impression... I could be dead wrong.

KsPiNeSh · #15 03-27-2011, 06:33 PM

Would depend partly on the cab it would be paired with, but of those choices I'd go 700RB-II.

pasta4lnch · #16 03-27-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodyG3

I play Sansamp BDDI into Markbass every freaking day of the week.

Oh, and I voted LM3.

such a +1 I don't see myself changing from this combination anytime soon . . .

**JxBass** · #17 03-27-2011, 08:06 PM

LMII/III from the list above, although mine is retired in favor of Genz Benz (not on list).

S.B. · #18 03-27-2011, 08:15 PM

Really surprised GK 700 is so thought off. Tried GK amps just not my thing. Each to there own, I guess.
Love my Mark Bass II.

Bonerific · #19 03-27-2011, 08:16 PM

played on my papis guitar boogie but still had great bass tone!!!

geremia · #20 03-27-2011, 08:18 PM

i went from a 800RB to a SVT 3 to a LM II...love the portability, low maintenance and tone...