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[Nebadon2000]

Here is a Demo's I found using LM 58R to compare 102 P & 102 Pure[make sure to scroll down on first link]

Spector NS Pulse 4 & Markbass MB58R Series – Fingerstyle Demo

I prefer 102 Pure overall tone but remember102 P sound with fondness from my early days

 

[John D Harris]

Don't be shocked. I can't ever remember seeing two 3x10"s stacked. The 3x10" has a focus as I expressed in post #369

I remember a guy that used two Epifani UL-310 several years back (I think they were Series I cabs - I think they are 5.3 Ohm and I think he used an audio power amp and bass preamp).
This was back when rack rigs were the hot ticket items.
He said they were awesome sounding!

 

[Pocket Dave]

so, anyone had yet got to try the new stuff? I saw it stocked in online shops, now out of stock again, so I assume, somebody did get their stuff.

I'm specifically interested on 102 Pure vs 102 Energy cabs, but won't able to find them locally for comparing. that is: basically I'm interested how new 'hi-fi' tweeter compares to the compression driver. I think, my reference point is 104HF, so my safe bet is 102 Energy, as it has the compression driver? or the new 'hi-fi tweeter' isn't that bad?

any opinions and experience on this? thanks

No response after over two years? Should be worth a thread bump.

I've gigged regularly with an MB58R 102 Pure cab for 5 months now. Solid cab that covers a lot of ground stylistically while weighing only 23 lbs. It's become my go-to even in easy load-in rooms where weight isn't as much as a factor as, say, my once-a-month up a long, narrow, steep flight of stairs in an elevator-less 135 year old building - I sometimes grunt and make like the cab's heavy just to clear the stairs.

Rig is either a J, P or (mostly lately) an Ibanez EUB through an Aggie TH500. Style of music ranges from motown to jazz to outlaw country to classic rock, Easy to nab articulate, warm, punchy or anything-else-the-music-needs tones.

Anyone else pull the trigger on one of the new MB ultra-light series cabs? Experience?

 

[John D Harris]

No response after over two years? Should be worth a thread bump.

I've gigged regularly with an MB58R 102 Pure cab for 5 months now. Solid cab that covers a lot of ground stylistically while weighing only 23 lbs. It's become my go-to even in easy load-in rooms where weight isn't as much as a factor as, say, my once-a-month up a long, narrow, steep flight of stairs in an elevator-less 135 year old building - I sometimes grunt and make like the cab's heavy just to clear the stairs.

Rig is either a J, P or (mostly lately) an Ibanez EUB through an Aggie TH500. Style of music ranges from motown to jazz to outlaw country to classic rock, Easy to nab articulate, warm, punchy or anything-else-the-music-needs tones.

Anyone else pull the trigger on one of the new MB ultra-light series cabs? Experience?

Sorry, I don't own any Markbass equipment.
I bumped the thread as a result of searching for info on the Markbass MB58R 103 Pure 6, which I found almost nothing as far as feedback from actual users.
GC has them listed for $999.99 which seems like an awesome price and the spec weight is 33.7 lbs.
I guess there is some subliminal lemming response to getting the same general configurations as everybody else.
If I had the spare cash, I'd probably pick one up.
I'm saving money just in case I decide I need a stage rig.
I don't have a band, but I could probably play with a local or semi-local worship group at a church.
I have everything else I need as long as the venue has a decent PA, though I am jonesin' for one of those Origin Effects BassRig '64 Black Panel pedals.
That 102 Pure seems like a great solution.
I wish the drivers were black (I know that cheaper line has black drivers, but I prefer better quality stuff).

 

[Aloe]

Anyone else pull the trigger on one of the new MB ultra-light series cabs? Experience?

the 102 energy is my main cab for some time. I also have a second one, but considering getting a 104 energy for the cases, a 102 isn't enough.

I've used it with EBS, Phil Jones and Markbass heads. it's powerful, loud and crazy light. it's rather transparent with a touch of hi mids. coming from a neo 112 and using a 5-string it's definitely an improvement.

 

[SJan3]

No response after over two years? Should be worth a thread bump.

I've gigged regularly with an MB58R 102 Pure cab for 5 months now. Solid cab that covers a lot of ground stylistically while weighing only 23 lbs. It's become my go-to even in easy load-in rooms where weight isn't as much as a factor as, say, my once-a-month up a long, narrow, steep flight of stairs in an elevator-less 135 year old building - I sometimes grunt and make like the cab's heavy just to clear the stairs.

Rig is either a J, P or (mostly lately) an Ibanez EUB through an Aggie TH500. Style of music ranges from motown to jazz to outlaw country to classic rock, Easy to nab articulate, warm, punchy or anything-else-the-music-needs tones.

Anyone else pull the trigger on one of the new MB ultra-light series cabs? Experience?

I don't have one of the 58R series but I've been using the 102P and 121HR for years and have been very happy with the results. They weigh 32 and 29 lbs respectively. Years ago they were considered "featherweight". But, as I age, even a 6 or 8 lb weight savings is very attractive. I can see a 58R cabinet in my future. I already have the head!

 

[sloppy_phil]

I've owned one of the 102 Energy cabs (4 ohm version) for almost two years, and I absolutely love it! I pair it with a Mesa D-350 in order to get the full 350w amp performance from a single 2x10.

The good thing is that any time I've got a gig where the stage is humungous and the rig isn't quite powerful enough (which is, admittedly, an experience I've had only a few times since getting the new cab), there's either a provided backline of appropriate size, or else I get a personal stage monitor, wherein I can get a decent helping of bass in the mix.

The cab is stupid light, and sounds exactly like my old MB cabs (I had a NY121 and Traveler 121 for nearly 10 years), which I finally sold not that long ago. Don't need them anymore!

My one concern is whether this composite material is robust enough to survive heavy gigging life. Even though I've had it nearly two years, it still doesn't feel like a very large span of time to measure longevity. I've had zero cause for concern so far, but it's the one thing still in the back of my mind with these cabs...

 

[Pocket Dave]

I've owned one of the 102 Energy cabs (4 ohm version) for almost two years, and I absolutely love it! I pair it with a Mesa D-350 in order to get the full 350w amp performance from a single 2x10.

The good thing is that any time I've got a gig where the stage is humungous and the rig isn't quite powerful enough (which is, admittedly, an experience I've had only a few times since getting the new cab), there's either a provided backline of appropriate size, or else I get a personal stage monitor, wherein I can get a decent helping of bass in the mix.

The cab is stupid light, and sounds exactly like my old MB cabs (I had a NY121 and Traveler 121 for nearly 10 years), which I finally sold not that long ago. Don't need them anymore!

My one concern is whether this composite material is robust enough to survive heavy gigging life. Even though I've had it nearly two years, it still doesn't feel like a very large span of time to measure longevity. I've had zero cause for concern so far, but it's the one thing still in the back of my mind with these cabs...

Since I picked it up August 1st, my MB58R 102 Pure has been with me every job except 1; 48 gigs. So far the composite material has held up without showing wear.

For larger stages or large rooms without FOH support, I like stacking two vertical 210's - Gets the second one at ear level and helps me set a FOH-compatible volume & eq that actually let's me go post EQ DI 3 out of 4 times.

 

[munkeyfish]

I got the 58R 102 P cab and the Little Mark 58R Head a few weeks back, I've been super impressed with this rig so far. I practice with it daily and haven't giggled it yet, but have used it at full band rehearsal.

AT first I thought I may have made a mistake, this being my first go at owning any MarkBass stuff. It is very mid focused, but that is what makes them great, especially in a band setting, I also found that this is the perfect companion to my Helix LT. As I learn more about the ins and outs and tweak things, the happier I get.

My setup and tear down time is halved and one trip load in/out got easier as well. Helix backpack carries the Helix and the head, Mono Bag with bass and cables and a 23lb 210 cab, easy peasy.

The tone is growing on me and I'm actually playing better because I hear more that I did before in super low focused amps I used before, It's still the honeymoon phase, but I couldn't be happier. I'm planning on a second MB cab eventually and call it a day.