I can't seem to get a schematic for this amp. Love the amp but just can't get it fixed. It's a power supply problem. Please help!!
Honestly, you're probably better off just buying a new one. My LittleMark 3 died after 12 years of constant use. I wanted to fix it but estimates were too close to the price of a new amp, and I did choose a new MarkBass LittleMark 58R.I can't seem to get a schematic for this amp. Love the amp but just can't get it fixed. It's a power supply problem. Please help!!
VHT is the service agent of record for MarkBass here in the US, they are a solid resource:I can't seem to get a schematic for this amp. Love the amp but just can't get it fixed. It's a power supply problem. Please help!!
Honestly, you're probably better off just buying a new one. My LittleMark 3 died after 12 years of constant use. I wanted to fix it but estimates were too close to the price of a new amp, and I did choose a new MarkBass LittleMark 58R.
I'm beginning to agree with you! Now the question... I really like everything about this amp but and I'd buy a new one but I could see being in the same predicament again down the road ... All I could find so far is to ship it to CA. and wait a couple of months...that seems like a real thrill!! I'd buy in a minute if I could find a repair shop just in case! Any ideas maybe GK or Ampeg, etc.??Honestly, you're probably better off just buying a new one. My LittleMark 3 died after 12 years of constant use. I wanted to fix it but estimates were too close to the price of a new amp, and I did choose a new MarkBass LittleMark 58R.
I'm beginning to agree with you! Now the question... I really like everything about this amp but and I'd buy a new one but I could see being in the same predicament again down the road ... All I could find so far is to ship it to CA. and wait a couple of months...that seems like a real thrill!! I'd buy in a minute if I could find a repair shop just in case! Any ideas maybe GK or Ampeg, etc.??
Thanks!... I called their number and sure enough, they're on vacation for 2 weeks! I have a guy here in Rhode Island who can work on it but he needs the schematic... Apparently, I might as well be looking for the pot of gold at a freekin' Rainbow! Any ideas?VHT is the service agent of record for MarkBass here in the US, they are a solid resource:
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Thanks!... I have a GK MB210 which I like a lot, and it's portable enough... it's amazing with a 15 box added but I'd like a smaller setup for the "Dinner" crowd! I'll look further into Mesa and GK...I would go Mesa or GK. I have owned both (still own the Mesa) and they are generally quick on repairs and (depending on the model, and the issue) locally serviceable.
There is a difference between working on it and being able to get parts and factory support. Beware of wasting your money here...Thanks!... I called their number and sure enough, they're on vacation for 2 weeks! I have a guy here in Rhode Island who can work on it but he needs the schematic... Apparently, I might as well be looking for the pot of gold at a freekin' Rainbow! Any ideas?
Sorry for not getting back!... Thanks for the advice... The shop I've been working with seems pretty competent, especially since I can't find anyone who can touch the Markbass 250 without schematics to work with. I would really like to fix this thing but I think I'll be buying another amp. Certainly NOT a Markbass!... At least not without the ability to fix a problem if it comes up!There is a difference between working on it and being able to get parts and factory support. Beware of wasting your money here...
If prompt service is a priority, I'd look at Mesa and Genzler. Tonally, I prefer Ampeg over GK, YMMV.I'm beginning to agree with you! Now the question... I really like everything about this amp but and I'd buy a new one but I could see being in the same predicament again down the road ... All I could find so far is to ship it to CA. and wait a couple of months...that seems like a real thrill!! I'd buy in a minute if I could find a repair shop just in case! Any ideas maybe GK or Ampeg, etc.??
Thanks for getting back!.. Just when I thought all was lost, the guy I left it with, here in Rhode Island, fixed it!... Turns out there was a heat problem with the power supply...when it shut off, he blew some cold air on it and it returned to life...while it was running, he ran a heat gun towards it and it shut down... he replaced a couple of over the counter parts and now all is well....time will tell!If prompt service is a priority, I'd look at Mesa and Genzler. Tonally, I prefer Ampeg over GK, YMMV.
That is good news! Best of luckThanks for getting back!.. Just when I thought all was lost, the guy I left it with, here in Rhode Island, fixed it!... Turns out there was a heat problem with the power supply...when it shut off, he blew some cold air on it and it returned to life...while it was running, he ran a heat gun towards it and it shut down... he replaced a couple of over the counter parts and now all is well....time will tell