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LM3 + Punchy, Warm, and Light Cabs?

Which cab?

  • Genz Benz Neo 212T

  • (2) Markbass 121H

  • Markbass NY 122

  • Other (Which you would hopefully tell me (: )

  • No Cab

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#22
I was at GC today, picked up a used Mark Tube 800 and the most convenient cab to plug in was an 8 ohm mark 410. Not sure what model. Sitting above it a little kid (like 6 or 8) was being sold on playing a full scale bass while his parents hovered. He was plugged into some Mark 210 combo, again don't know the model. The notes he could play were 7th - 12th fret range so plenty of mids to be heard from him.

Both cabs were very punchy, I only had access to the controls on the head I was using but pretty much any setting I tried there was at least a little mid forward punch in the sound. Tried a PF-50T through that same Mark 410 and a similar punchiness was present.

I'm not a huuuuuge fan of Markbass other than the Compressore (amazing and totally worth its price and size, but sadly discontinued) but their 10's definitely do what they're designed to do. so if they make a 210 you may want to consider that. Not entirely sure about light, but definitely punchy in the low mids.
 
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#23
cheechi said:
...Sitting above it a little kid (like 6 or 8) was being sold on playing a full scale bass while his parents hovered...
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I might have intervened. I might not have been able to resist -- I'm not sure. It would depend. I don't want to stick my nose into other folks' business or mess up somebody's sale, but, if the kid was obviously being set up to struggle, I might have interjected, as gently as possible, and offered another alternative -- with luck, in a way that was respectful of kid, parents, and salesperson. [/OT]
 
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cheechi said:
It seemed to be a friend of the parents, definitely wasn't an employee, which is the only reason I didn't speak up.
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Yeah, I can see how that would make it harder/more awkward.

I dunno -- I like to live dangerously (or maybe I live dangerously, in an inadvertent, Mr. Bean sort-of-way) on occasion. ;)

Without being there, it's hard to say.
 
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#31
I know you said no boutique, but an Audiokinesis Hathor 1203 is the correct answer to a high enough output cab that is a public transport dream. Under your price point, if you can wait for him to build it. I got one of Duke's 2x12 ones at 45 lbs, and it is overkill for most of the places anyone plays and sounds great with a little mark head. For me, it's a no brainer.
 
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#32
If you're certain about Markbass, I have the MiniCMD 102P combo with a NYC 121 cab. Very punchy and can get really warm or dry - whatever you want. It's my go-to when space is at a premium. Love the combo for small rehearsals. The extension cab slays! I also run an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 with two SL112 cabs. Warm and woolly with plenty of mid range punch on tap. Either set up is plenty loud, plenty light, and is capable of killer tone.
 
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#33
Tom Gotsch said:
Hey everyone.
So here's the deal. I've been wanting to upgrade from my 35 watt 1x10 practice amp for some time now, and after a lot of research, I figure that I want a Little Mark 3 (300/500 watts). However, I can't seem to decide on cabs, and in all the threads I'm seeing about LM3 cabs, the people play loud stuff like metal and rock.
I personally play jazz, fusion, and a bit of funk. I'm looking for a warm, punchy (low mid sorta thing), and lightweight cab, or a cab that doesn't have a lot of color. I'm not a treble - crazy sort of player like some of today's bassists, but I wouldn't mind a tweeter. I also want it to be easily transportable, so no 4x10s or diagonal 2x12s. I'm also not looking at 1/2x15s. I know that it depends on the brand but I always think that they are too deep and boomy for me. I play a four string fender jazz, although I'm GASing for a Lakland 5. Here's a list of things and cab speaker size/number:

(1) 2x12:
Vertically stacked speakers
<55 lbs
Warm, punchy
4 ohms
~600-800 watts (to be safe)
<$900

2x12 cabs I'm looking at:
Genz Benz Neox/2 212T
Markbass NY 122


(2) 1x12:
<35 lbs
8 ohms
~350-500 watts (to be safe)
<$650 for one
warm, punchy

1x12 cabs I'm looking at:
Markbass Traveler 121H


(1) 2x10 (might be hard to find a good single one):
4 ohms
~600-800 watts
warm, punchy
<50 lbs
Vertically stacked

I am not looking at brands like: Bergantino (Sorry Munji), Barefaced, Avatar (I have a hard time finding them), and other super boutique cabs bc of the cost.

Thank you! Suggestions are welcome, and advice on my current list is great!
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Don't know if somebody has already mentioned them, but you might check out Mesa Boogie Subway cabs and amps.
 
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#34
REV said:
I've used a LMII for about 10 years. Mostly I play it through a Euphonic Audio Wizzy 12. I play in places from
100-500 people and the one cabinet always come through. For awhile I thought I needed two and I tried it for a couple of gigs but it was overkill so I sold the other cab. The Wizzy 12 is light and easy to move and most of all it sounds great.
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I've played this combination for years also. Mind you, I've played only smallish gigs, but this pairing has worked wonders for me.
 
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#36
jcerio said:
If you're certain about Markbass, I have the MiniCMD 102P combo with a NYC 121 cab. Very punchy and can get really warm or dry - whatever you want. It's my go-to when space is at a premium. Love the combo for small rehearsals. The extension cab slays! I also run an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 with two SL112 cabs. Warm and woolly with plenty of mid range punch on tap. Either set up is plenty loud, plenty light, and is capable of killer tone.
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Hmm, I was actually looking at the TH500 as well. Do you like either head better? I'm pretty sure the CMD 102p has the LM2, right?

EDIT: I know this is slightly different, but has anyone tried the AG 700 and liked it?
 
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#40
Billybassbeater said:
Don't know if somebody has already mentioned them, but you might check out Mesa Boogie Subway cabs and amps.
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Kukulkan61 said:
MESA SUBWAYS
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Element Zero said:
I know you said no 1x15s, but you’d really be doing yourself a disservice by not taking a look at the Mesa Subway 115. Just because a cab has a larger speaker does not mean it’s a “boomy” cab.
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ObsessiveArcher said:
Check out the MESA/Boogie Subway 1x12 or the Peavy Headliner 1x12
Mesa/Boogie Subway Bass Cabinet - 1 x 12" 400-watt, 8 ohms
Peavey Headliner 112 - 1x12" 400-watt Bass Cabinet
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I feel like the main tone of Mesa subways is a mid scoop, which is something I'm not really going for. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but in all the demos I hear it sounds at least like a huge treble boost.
 

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