Can MarkBass Move Earth?

This probably isn't helping but....out of my 8x10 ampeg I can get these thunderous tones. While still cutting through everything. People use ampeg for a reason ya know!

 

I never really cared for markbass, but i have heard awesome things about the new bassman stuff.

 

I've owned the XTi-1000 and paired it with a Tech 21 VT pedal (deluxe or otherwise). That my friend is the Dug P. sound, easy peazy..Just mind the neighbours though!! ha.ha

Marc

 

I think if youre trying to get a tone similar to Dug's , the cabs are the least of your worries!

 

Funny you should say..I sold the XTi-1000 and other stuff as well as have more on the chopping block due to my plan to purchase the new Fender Bassman 100t ( 100 watt bass amp). My plan is to be able to push the power tubes (either in 100/25 watt mode). Yes to power tubes being pushed, me thinks Dug would be proud...And 'sound man' being appeased that I am not blowing out the house....

Marc

 

I don't know a thing about Markbass but If I were considering their 810 and I saw it weighed 89 lb I would first be concerned. But this is coming from a guy that uses big heavy SVT cabs (Mesa in the past too). I would be concerned because I would want to know if that 61 lb difference was because of some new lightweight speaker technology? Or if they skimped on the cabinet materials. ie: used press board crap, or 1/2" plywood instead of something with some more girth?
I don't know the answer to the question and I'm not trying to down Markbass in any way but I have played through bass and guitar cabs of many different materials. Nothing sounds like thick birch marine grade construction to me. I don't mean tonally I mean heft of sound, balls, ect.
Of course baffles, ports, ect make a difference too. But generally speaking that's been my experience. If you play through a big cab with 1/2" crap wood then a same cab with thick birch back to back you will see what I mean.
that doesn't mean you're going to want to carry the cabs around any more if that's a big deal breaker for you.
You might want to look into Genz Benz's uber cabs. Or 610 cabs from the big two (mesa/ampeg)

 

Carvin br810 cabs sound amazing... cut through and give you a ton of punch and clarity.... I want to pair mine with the bx1500 (1500 watts at 10 lbs)

 

Fender Bassman 100t is under 50 lbs.. No kidding..I get it. I'm 47 years old..

Marc

 

A well braced 1/2" ply cab will sound better than a loose 3/4" constructed cab BTW. The weight savings these days come from better plywood and NEO magnet speakers. MDF or bugger wood is much heavier than plywood.

 

I loved the sound of my Markbass 810. Used it with the SD800 and it ripped, so I'm sure with the Crown it will move enough air for you. Bonus is that it actually feels lighter than the actual weight...

 

Unfortunately, I don't think that I do. For me, it felt a bit more flexible than some other big cabs- like I could easily get that big mid-heavy "rip your face off" sound, or I could really bump up the bottom and top for a more "modern/hi-fi-ish sound". Just one man's opinion

 

A single 2x15/2x6.5 cab (~70-75 lbs.) using Eminence Kappa Lite 3015LFs & 18Sound 6ND410s will e-v-i-s-c-e-r-a-t-e any commercial 810 & will likely better any two of them.

http://www.usspeaker.com/Kappa Lite-3015lf-1.htm

http://www.usspeaker.com/eighteensound-6ND410-1.htm

 

Markbass uses neodymium magnets to reduce weight in their cabs. They use Italian poplar for the enclosure construction.

My experience with this company has been awesome.

FTR I play the Jeff Berlin combo with NY151 extension cab. 500 watts/2 15s- moves my earth.

 

+1 for markbass cabs. I have been using the 15 and 2 by 10 traveller cabs in anger for several years. Together these cabs move plenty of earth for me. Lightweight, portable and very reliable.