New Markbass stuff at NAMM 2017

Well...I replaced my WT800 with a Markbass SA450 Italian made AB amplifier
Still love it...but got caught up in the craze and also love my Mesa D800 etc

 

Like Markbass amps, don't like their cabs. Too upper midrangey for my tastes.

 

Super light
Louder
Clearer ,articulate ,immediate, but still warm

easier hook up and louder at 4 ohms
quieter fan

Gas

 

Absolutely...I bought a markbass 410 cab and hated it

Sounded glorious through my Eden 410XLT
fantastic through my EA 112XL? cabs
Amazing through my Bergantino cabs
Superb through my Epifani UL cabs

 

Gas made me switch to Mesa D-800 and Genzler 800...but do not think I could part with my SA450
I might sell my LMII....but maybe not

 

Absolutely....a more articulate clearer sound...I kid you not

I still loved my Eden heads...very organic and warm sound....and clear

 

Gas....always wanting something new
Gear Acquisition Syndrome

 

Gear acquisition syndrome

The unstoppable urge to try/ buy new gear.

 

it's a desease...it never stops....and is fuelled by Talkbass

 

I saw a video with Richard Bona and they've just introduced a new tiny combo based on the Ninja Head, but only rated at 250

MARKBASS | Bass Amplification

 

LOL! Did you see his interview in Bass Player where they asked him why his amp was called the Ninja? He said it's because he's a green belt in karate. LOL! The Green Belt Ninja!

 

150w @ 8 ohms, so I'm guessing that's all the internal speakers are getting. I owned a MiniMark at one time. Very portable at 20 lbs., but it couldn't hang with a drummer on its own. This one is 36 lbs., and I'm guessing the outcome would be the same. For the life of me, I have no idea why MB continues with this combo format. You're literally walking into a gig with one hand tied behind your back.

Sorry if that comes off as negative.

 

I will stick up for Markbass on this one. Markbass continues with the format because it sells. Not everyone is looking for an amp that can hang with a rock drummer. Some folks are looking for an amp that can hang with an acoustic guitarist or a piano player and won't take up much room on a tiny stage at a restaurant. Some folks are looking for a very tiny stage monitor that does the job at a low volume while the PA does the heavy lifting. I use little amps like that all the time on some of my smaller gigs and I'm glad to have them.

 

Some months ago I see Marcus Miller live in Barcelona. He had on stage some EBS stuff. I think he was using these the last years, maybe since SWR is out of business. I remember an HD head and 2 4X10's (don't know the model). Maybe it's an alternative for the SWR fans 8I'm included).

 

Considering Marcus has the clout to get many amp makers to make exactly what he wants, you may be right. I guess we'll see when it comes out.