mark bass alternative?

[thumpslap]

i got to play through a mark bass amp this weekend and i was floored. but it is to much for me. does anyone know if another amp does that deep clear sound like that at a lower price point.

 

[john m]

traded my acoustic image and eden stuff for markbass

(got more for less $$)

 

[Handyman]

What's your budget? You can get a HUGE discount on the gear you want by shopping in the classifieds section here on Talkbass.

I rarely buy any gear of significance new anymore.

 

[bassdude51]

Keep checking Talk Bass classified and you'll find a very nice used LMKII for $350 to $400. It's the best way to go. Mark Bass amps are reliable, easy to use and they sound as good as a bass amp possibly can! Got 2 of 'em.

 

[Russell L]

I say get a new one, but time it right when there are sales on MF or GC. If it's still too much, save up for it. It's worth it, IMO. That's what I did, AND caught my LMIII on sale. I paid $539, I think it was. I just saved gig money for it. Markbass is really good stuff.

Then again, you might do well with used stuff, too. I just like to buy new, myownself.

 

[RickenBoogie]

Good tone, generally, costs more. Buying used is how you stretch your $$.

 

[Spinal Tapper]

Used LMII's can be had for around $325-350, even at Guitar Center. That's a very low price point for a portable, high wattage head. My R500 is super reliable, and I even have an LMII that I keep in a backpack for a backup. In almost 4 years, I've NEVER needed it (knock on wood)

 

[gre107]

I've had my CMD210 for years now (one of the original models) and if it went "south" or worse I'd buy another one with no hesitation. Buying used is a very good option for these amps!

 

[thumpslap]

yea i really love the sound of that rig. plasma donation here i come!

 

[onosson]

Unless you need different features*, the LMII is a great buy as has been already commented here.



*I need to run two inputs with different gains, so I went for the LMTube 800 after owning a LMIII, but other than that I was very happy with the LMIII which I believe is almost identical to the LMII.

 

[Spinal Tapper]

THIS is a smokin' deal

 

[thumpslap]

can you, or would you recommend against running these heads with other brand of speakers.

 

[Gearhead17]

can you, or would you recommend against running these heads with other brand of speakers.

You can run a Markbass head with ANY cab you choose. No rules here. Just watch the volume and listen for signs of distress on the speaker. You should decide what Markbass head you want then try THAT head on several different speakers and see which one sounds best together.

 

[Spinal Tapper]

I run my Markbass R500 head w/ an SWR 2x10 and Orange 1x15...

it sounds awesome! (crappy pic, sorry)

 

[Bradass]

If you want Markbass, go Markbass. You will not regret it...

I run my LM Tube 800 through a GK 410 and it's awesome!