Poor quality Mark Bass products

[SirMjac28]

I think he's attempting to summon the haters. I'm sure there will be a few. There always are.

'You rang?"

 

[SJan3]

Never any issues, every day use for 2 years straight.
Markbass Ninja 102 500 Richard Bona Signature 500W 2x10 Bass Combo Amp.

Nice amp!

 

[sloppy_phil]

My two MB cabs have been going strong for a long time now. Close to 10 years, I think. I moved on my LMIII head because I wasn't digging how it sounded when trying to do "rock" sounds. It did everything else really well, and my buddy who bought it used it for a few more years before moving out west. I have an Orange head now, but the MB cabs have never done me dirty.

OP still doing his best to not explain himself, which should be fun...

 

[lug]

I've only played through Markbass stuff twice. the first time it sounded great but when I got home, my cat had died. The second time was a different Markbass but when I got home, my cat as STILL dead. Sticking with Peavey now.

(note: I do not, and never have actually owned a cat)

 

[ric4682]

They aren’t my favorite amps, sonically, but they have always been very reliable for me and the people I know that use them.

 

[kmon]

Is anyone else having problems with poor quality Mark Bass products, or is it just me?

My Little Mark 500 stopped working with effectively no use.

I am really disappointed.

Is that you Genzler?

 

[SJan3]

I've only played through Markbass stuff twice. the first time it sounded great but when I got home, my cat had died. The second time was a different Markbass but when I got home, my cat as STILL dead. Sticking with Peavey now.

(note: I do not, and never have actually owned a cat)

May your cat RIP.

 

[75Ric]

I use the MB 212 cab and a LM Vintage head. No issues whatsoever.

 

[bdplaid]

Is anyone else having problems with poor quality Mark Bass products, or is it just me?

My Little Mark 500 stopped working with effectively no use.

I am really disappointed.

Me. A couple 3 years ago I bought a new LM800 and right after the warranty died so did the amp. I had it fixed once, only to die again. It's made in Indonesia.

It's a pity, because their amps made in Italy were like a rock. I have one going on 15 years and it works great.

 

[agedhorse]

Bought new

Occasionally a product will be defective. That’s why products have warranties, to cover the rate customer that finds themselves in your position.

Contact the manufacturer and follow their directions for getting your amp repaired or exchanged under warranty.

 

[Slevage]

Is anyone else having problems with poor quality Mark Bass products, or is it just me?

My Little Mark 500 stopped working with effectively no use.

I am really disappointed.

My 1-12 combo has been working fine for over 10 years. Often with a 1-12 extension speaker.

 

[sloppy_phil]

Me. A couple 3 years ago I bought a new LM800 and right after the warranty died so did the amp. I had it fixed once, only to die again. It's made in Indonesia.

It's a pity, because their amps made in Italy were like a rock. I have one going on 15 years and it works great.

This is a good point. I bought all my MB stuff before they moved production from Italy over to Indonesia. Actually, the second cab I managed to snag used once they had moved out east, but it was an older Italian model

 

[wmhill]

I think he's attempting to summon the haters. I'm sure there will be a few. There always are.

sorry I'm late...I was busy hating something else. I'm here now!

 

[SJan3]

This is a good point. I bought all my MB stuff before they moved production from Italy over to Indonesia. Actually, the second cab I managed to snag used once they had moved out east, but it was an older Italian model

All indications are that there is no quality difference between Italian and Indonesian assembled units. I have both and see no discernable difference in quality. Markbass may have had a hiccup or two when they 1st relocated assembly to Indonesia but that was years ago. All Markbass gear goes through inspection both after assembly and again after being shipped to Italy for final inspection.

 

[REV]

I've been using a LMII for 16 years never had a problem.

 

[Phaidrus]

So far I've acquired (= bought) the following Markbass products:

1. CMD121P combo (made in Italy), in 2009.
2. NY121 cab (made in Indonesia), in 2017.
3. Little Mark Vintage head (made in Indonesia), in March 2021.
4. NY122 cab (made in Indonesia), in June 2021.

Very happy with the quality, never had any issues with any of them. Use them for two to three hours per day on average. Nothing too wild, I'm an amateur bassist.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I picked up a Markbass Nano amp for a small backup amp if I ever take a backup. Also handy for the rare occasion when someone wants to borrow an amp.

 

[Bassamatic]

One bad product and the company product quality is poor? Has there ever been a car made that had none with problems? An amp is a machine - anything can happen. That's why products have warranties. That being said - my MB 121P is working great more than 10 years no matter how I abuse it.

 

[Johnny Fingers]

My brother in law is named Mark. Every time I see one I think of him. I don’t hate him or them, but that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

 

[Medicine Man]

I played over a thousand gigs on a (gasp) Indonesian Little Mark 3. Still kicking. The only amp I ever had die was a road abused Peavey.