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LMTube...(not 800)...Any More Owners Out There?

lbwdog

lbwdog

Jun 2, 2005
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#1
Haven't seen a lot of action around here lately. I like a couple of features not found on the LM III, such as dual inputs and mute switch.
I also find the LMT more attractive, whatever that's worth.

Just curious to hear from others on this product.
 
#2
I've got one. I've been enjoying it for a while now. I considered selling it at one point, but backed out and kept using it. I've been considering selling it again recently... I have an unending need to try new stuff and for some reason seem morally opposed to hanging on to previous gear :p

It's a great head. It's basically an LMIII with a couple of extra features that are nice (dual inputs, mute switch) and one feature that basically does nothing other than increase gain with no change in tonality (tube blend control).
 
#3
silky smoove said:
...and one feature that basically does nothing other than increase gain with no change in tonality (tube blend control).
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That's what I found odd. Was all ready to get one of these last weekend, but couldn't see spending the extra $$ for a fearure that doesn't seem to do anything. So I went with a (great deal BTW) LMIII for less $$.

I'll wait and see what the "Little Rocker 500" holds when I find one.
 
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silky smoove said:
If it uses the same micro tube that they use in the LMTube models I think it will be very disappointing, unless they put in some solid state device in the signal chain that emulates a tube being pushed.
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It has a real tube as far as my understanding goes. The actual control for the tube grind is separate from the input. It's not a blend thing attached to the input as on the LMT's.

Someone on another thread who actuall tried one or already owns one had positive things to say.
 
#6
PhatBasstard said:
It has a real tube as far as my understanding goes. The actual control for the tube grind is separate from the input. It's not a blend thing attached to the input as on the LMT's.

Someone on another thread who actuall tried one or already owns one had positive things to say.
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I'm glad Markbass put a little more thought into the circuit on that one. Don't get me wrong, I genuinely like Markbass products and do really like my LMTube, but their choice of tube and how to implement it was horrible on the LMTube models. Hopefully they've learned their lesson and made greater strides with the Little Rocker... Although... I'm still skeptical. My guess is that there's another solid state component in there doing the heavy lifting to get the tube drive effect. Looking at the amp and the "tube inside" logo, my suspicion (purely speculation on this part) is that they're using that same ridiculous micro-tube with this guy.
 
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silky smoove said:
If it uses the same micro tube that they use in the LMTube models I think it will be very disappointing, unless they put in some solid state device in the signal chain that emulates a tube being pushed.
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This is the first I've heard about a "micro tube". Can you point me to any sources regarding this?

In actuality, the tube aspect isn't a big factor for me. I read some of the early reviews which suggested it yielded a minimum effect anyway. Some of the other features are what draws me to it, and while I'm not overly concerned with appearance as a rule, I like the looks of it better than the yellow/black ones.
 
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silky smoove said:
I'm glad Markbass put a little more thought into the circuit on that one. Don't get me wrong, I genuinely like Markbass products and do really like my LMTube, but their choice of tube and how to implement it was horrible on the LMTube models. Hopefully they've learned their lesson and made greater strides with the Little Rocker... Although... I'm still skeptical. My guess is that there's another solid state component in there doing the heavy lifting to get the tube drive effect. Looking at the amp and the "tube inside" logo, my suspicion (purely speculation on this part) is that they're using that same ridiculous micro-tube with this guy.
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The page for the LM Rocker on the Markbass site doesn't meantion what type of tube, but the front chassis has the same "Tube Inside" logo as the LMT's. :hmm:
 
#15
Peter Murray of Markbass posted this in the other thread.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626986
It addresses the difference between the LMT and Little Rocker.
Peter Murray said:
The tube preamps on our other heads are not designed for distortion.
The tube drive section on the Little Mark Rocker 500, however, gives you anything from light overdrive to full-on fuzz, depending on how you have the gain and the tube drive set.

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