What would be the most logical move, model wise, from an Eden WT800 to a Markbass? The Little Mark Tube 800?
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Moving from Eden to Markbass?
- Thread starter raferalston
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IMHO that's a step down/backwards. You (perhaps) gain a little portability, but lose EQ control, compression, and some degree of flexibility. I have a WT800 and a Markbass Big Bang, and they're two different kettles of fish.
SirMjac28
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I had an Eden amp and to me there is not another amp as warm sounding as an Eden that I've tried and that's why I sold mine it was too warm I couldn't get any crunch out of it even with pedals I swore that thing had some kind of magical tubes in it.
I remember someone recently saying they found them similar.
And guys........The gentleman asked a question. I totally get if someone wants a lightweight Eden 800WT. (even though he is wrong
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I don't really dig Eden stuff, so I think any move is a good idea. Power ratings are about the same, although the MB won't go to 2 OHM. The 20lbs weight difference shouldn't be a huge deal. Have you played around with Markbass stuff in the past?
I've owned both an Eden WT405 and Little Mark LMlll and they do sound very similar. The Eden has silkier highs - very elegant sounding. That's the biggest difference tonally.
The Eden has a ton more features, the LM more portable.
The LMlll was easier for me to get my tone out of. That's a personal thing and YMMV. I wound up keeping the LMlll just for that reason. The EQ points on the 405 were too similar to my main bass so they were duplicating each other making adjustments more difficult.
There are reasons such as these why someone would prefer one over the other. Let's try to help the OP.
Sorry, I don't have experience with the 800. I do think it has more EQ than the 405.
The Eden has a ton more features, the LM more portable.
The LMlll was easier for me to get my tone out of. That's a personal thing and YMMV. I wound up keeping the LMlll just for that reason. The EQ points on the 405 were too similar to my main bass so they were duplicating each other making adjustments more difficult.
There are reasons such as these why someone would prefer one over the other. Let's try to help the OP.
Sorry, I don't have experience with the 800. I do think it has more EQ than the 405.
The reason for the move is mainly that it's becoming harder and harder to find good, used MIA Eden stuff.
(Also, the weight helps...but is nearly an afterthought.)
(Also, the weight helps...but is nearly an afterthought.)
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SirMjac28
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I like them both but like everything it comes down to what you like and what fits for "you" OP I would suggest you take your bass and go on the hunt for a Markbass amp I know GC has a ton of them and it's the only way you are going to know for sure.
Ok, here's an impartial reply. I have no great love for either. BUT, here are the questions you need to ask yourself before swapping amps. 1) what cabs are you using? 2) what is their combined impedance? 3) will the new MB head be compatible with that load? If all is good on that front, buy and use whatever amp makes you happy.
