New Markbass amp: Bass Multiamp

[wvbass]

That being said, I can't think of anything I'm less interested in than a modeling amp with dual power amps.

Well, when you put it that way, I kind of agree with you. But...

Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant.

 

[KJung]

Well, when you put it that way, I kind of agree with you. But...

Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant.

+1 It actually looks pretty cool, but the whole modeling thing leaves me cold. Never heard a model that didn't sound like a model. Of course, I am old and set in my ways If anyone can pull this off, it would be Markbass.

 

[Russell L]

All I was looking for this year was semi-para mids on the Big Bang. Dang. Modeling amp? I'm not interested.

 

[jnewmark]

Well let's see: 13 heads discontinued, 11 Cabs discontinued, 1 combo discontinued, 4 pedals discontinued, 3 Momark modules discontinued,

I mean...damn....:scowl:

LOL, I was thinking about this the other day. Man, that's alot of product discontinued. Was'nt it last year, or the year before they introduced the " Club " line of cabs at Namm ?

 

[KJung]

LOL, I was thinking about this the other day. Man, that's alot of product discontinued. Was'nt it last year, or the year before they introduced the " Club " line of cabs at Namm ?

They seem to have put a lot of emphasis on the MoMark line over the last 24 months, which replaced almost everything else in the product line.

Not sure what their US sales versus EU sales are, but my guess is Guitar Center has a HUGE impact on their product line, since if GC decides not to 'import' a particular model, then that model literally doesn't exist in the US. I would think with GC's troubles, they are getting VERY picky as to what products within a product line they are going to mess with.

 

[Russell L]

What about Musician's Friend? That's where I got my Markbass stuff.

 

[KJung]

What about Musician's Friend? That's where I got my Markbass stuff.

Same company

 

[Russell L]

Same company

Dang, didn't know that.

 

[project_c]

looks like it might be the mark studio software wrapped in a box. that's not necessarily a bad thing, mark studio is the only decent amp software I've found.. wonder how much they'll charge.

 

[Musicman20]

I think Markbass have lost touch with bassists.

All we want is a really cool version of the LM2/3...or F500, with a few more features, better limiter, maybe a 100W more, and a slightly lower price...and they will continue to sell. No tubes...leave that to the TTE.

 

[Buster Brown]

LOL, I was thinking about this the other day. Man, that's alot of product discontinued. Was'nt it last year, or the year before they introduced the " Club " line of cabs at Namm ?

Exactly. Again, I absolutely LOVE my 121P and the NY 121 Extension cab. However, I can't see how a company can possibly afford all the R&D, marketing and advertising, distribution, etc only to discontinue these same products a a few short years later.

I can't help but believe that someone (or 2 or 3....) was shown the door, very unceremoniously.

To me, it's mind boggling.

 

[IntrepidCellist]

I missed out on the F500. I think that was their best amp, and it's gone.

 

[pasta4lnch]

not my cup of tea. I'd like an amp that does less I'll happily stick w/ my LMII . . . but it is good to see them constantly trying new things.

 

[seamonkey]

Looks like they listed the specs for the Dvmark Multiamp
Mark Bass knows a little about making bass amps. I'm sure they'll adjust it.

 

[Russell L]

I think Markbass have lost touch with bassists.

All we want is a really cool version of the LM2/3...or F500, with a few more features, better limiter, maybe a 100W more, and a slightly lower price...and they will continue to sell. No tubes...leave that to the TTE.

Well, but look what they put into the Big Bang. It has a lot of things folks have asked for (they just stopped short of adding the semi-parametric mids that I want).

 

[tylerwylie]

Would like one of these without a power amp. Looks like a solid piece of gear.

 

[Ben Mitchell]

I wonder what kind of price they are putting on these. Could be monumental. Or they could have skimped on power amp power in favor of price.

Edit: looked at european prices. Looks like roughly 2 grand is what they're asking.

 

[Dominic D]

Not sure if this is new, but it looks like they either changed the power section or fixed the description on the website. Now it says:

POWER AMP (solid state):
500W@4ohm / 300W@8ohm

 

[J03YW]

I actually like it, as long as it sounds good. Seems like the bassist's Axe-Fx.

 

[TonyP-]

Does anyone on TB own this?
Care to give a report?

I'm a fan of MB heads and I would love to hear about this.
I pretty content with LMK II/III but always open to other options.