Double Bass Some love for the Markbass Micromark 801?

[roccobass]

Good amp placement goes a long way with these. I had one once pointed back at a window and it reflected the sound back amazingly. Small cafe gig but people thought I was going through the PA.

Ditto on the placement. Either the window or corner of the room for me when I can!

I was using my MB Minimark, but upgraded to an Acoustic Image. But I'm never gonna give up the MB. He's way handy for a lot of other situations.

 

[madbanjoman]

wasn't there a micromark 601 that was 11lbs?

 

[vin*tone]

wasn't there a micromark 601 that was 11lbs?

Yeah I had the 601. Don't know how heavy it was but was in the 'who cares' range.

 

[Mark Ambler]

That looks interesting. My main amp for double bass in the Markbass AC101 which they now market as an acoustic guitar amp although the description still says it can be used for acoustic bass. I like it better than the Acoustic Image amps I've owned. Markbass makes some nice stuff.

- Steve

I'm wondering if the speaker is the same as the MB 801, just with a tweeter?
If it handles bass guitar as well as a MB 801, I'll buy one to pair with my MB 801.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I'm wondering if the speaker is the same as the MB 801, just with a tweeter?
If it handles bass guitar as well as a MB 801, I'll buy one to pair with my MB 801.

I own both amps and the speaker is not the same. The AC 101 is much larger and has a 10" driver.

- Steve

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I'm wondering if the speaker is the same as the MB 801, just with a tweeter?
If it handles bass guitar as well as a MB 801, I'll buy one to pair with my MB 801.

Sorry, I thought you were referring to the AC 101.

- Steve

 

[Mark Ambler]

Sorry, I thought you were referring to the AC 101.

- Steve

How does the AC 101 sound with bass guitar?

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

How does the AC 101 sound with bass guitar?

It sounds pretty good and I've used it quite a bit when doubling. You can read my original review of this amp and more recent comments here.

- Steve

 

[Filipe Castro]

Hey guys, whats the best cabinet combination to be stacked with a Micromark 801 to a gigs with drums ??? Is it possible to stack it with a Markbass standard 151HR ? I don't understand very well what kind of cabinet it would be able to power. Thanks for the help with that!

 

[BobDeRosa]

Hey guys, whats the best cabinet combination to be stacked with a Micromark 801 to a gigs with drums ??? Is it possible to stack it with a Markbass standard 151HR ? I don't understand very well what kind of cabinet it would be able to power. Thanks for the help with that!

I used the Traveler 102P with very good results.

 

[BobDeRosa]

Lately my love for the 801 has grown substantially. Mine has become my #1 amp for upright gigs. It's sounding unbelievably good either with or without a preamp. And you can't beat the light weight.

 

[Mark Ambler]

For quieter gigs without loud drums, the 801 handles Bass guitar admirably.
I boost the bass a little with a preamp.