Small But Mighty...help me decide (sub $1000 lightweight combo or head/cab)

[Pelagic]

Hi everyone! I'm looking at picking up a new amp to match my Modulus Quantum 5. After a fairly serious deliberation with myself and reading all the things, I was pretty much set on a GK MB212-ii. However, I wasn't sure if the GK could do a nice, transparent tone. I have a Markbass Little Marcus 210 combo, but its only about 150 watts and I play with 2 guitarists. Its nice and much eassier than dragging out the Genz 215! That being said, I've narrowed it down to these. Whcih would you choose?

 

[David Lewicki]

My Quantum 5 is my main go to bass since 2002. And my favorite rig I've played it through is my newest one: MarkBass Big Bang 500W head (<4lbs), 10x2 Traveler cab (23 lbs) and when I need all 500W for gigs, I add my 15" Traveler cab (34 lbs). All fit in my compact car and are easy to carry, and best of all, sound fantastic!

 

[CallMeAl]

Almost a month old, have you decided?

I have a Markbass CMD 12 with the extension and I love that rig. The 102 version would be my “other” vote; but I voted GK 210… killer combo, loved it every time I plugged into one!

 

[SJan3]

Almost a month old, have you decided?

I have a Markbass CMD 12 with the extension and I love that rig. The 102 version would be my “other” vote; but I voted GK 210… killer combo, loved it every time I plugged into one!

I couldn't decide between the MarkBass 1x12" or 2x10" so I bought both cabs and power them with a Big Bang. Sounds great!