Very neat, light little package. I love verticle form factor. The little 1x8" cab I built is similar, but my daughter (who helped make it) stole it from me.I love my little Mininark 602. I’ve done a few small gigs with it, but mainly it’s been my practice amp. It’s so light and it kicks 150 watts out of its twin 6” speakers. I love it also because it puts out 250 watts with an extension speaker too. After all these years, about 8 or 9, but I’m still trying to fully warm up to those VLE/VLF controls. Oh well. But, It’s never been a deal killer, though. An added bonus is no orange/yellow speakers.
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What happened to Markbass popularity?
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I don't recall the matching 2-6 cab. At one time was considering the 4-6 cab, though.It’s a good little workhorse. I’m still kicking myself. Someone was selling one AND the matching MB 6” cab recently for dirt cheap and I passed on it.
I did use the Minimark with this cab I had custom-made for me in the late '90s, a half version of an EV B-210.
If the amp ever dies on mine, I will use the cab like this.
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I don't recall the matching 2-6 cab. At one time was considering the 4-6 cab, though.
I did use the Minimark with this cab I had custom-made for me in the late '90s, a half version of an EV B-210.
Hmm. You’re right. There isn’t a “matching”. The Craigslister said matching, if I remember. What it could have been was a gutted Minimark sans the drive section, but I didn’t inquired that far. It looked like an MM cab from the pics. I like your choice of extension cabs.
I have a Markbass EVO amp which does various emulations.
I took my Ampeg preamp to an event to try and the MB sounded so good I didn’t bother.
I have to say though I went to the MB stand at a guitar show and said I had their stuff and the bloke (who was on one of their videos) was just yeah-so, which I found a bit offputting.
I got my "gig rig" back when the big battle on TB was between the Markbass Little Mark II, and the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0. Fortunately I could play through them both......and the 6.0 just sounded a lot better to me. Looking back on it, I think it was probably the Markbass cabs that were the problem, not the amp. I've played through a couple of Markbass amps since and I thought they were great.
I was not going to mix and match amps and cabs at the time and the Genz Benz just won the match up, given the whole package. And it if doesn't sound like an SVT it doesn't matter to me at all.
I was not going to mix and match amps and cabs at the time and the Genz Benz just won the match up, given the whole package. And it if doesn't sound like an SVT it doesn't matter to me at all.
Probably a bit late to the party as always but I'll ad my two cents here,
I'm playing two markbass amps quite regularly at my gigs, either a cmb 121p or a minimark 802.
I have to mention that I'm in so called target group of bassists under 35 (although not by much anymore), and the sound of those amps might not always be my ideal and perfect sound but I came to like their sturdiness and reliability combined with the relative light weight considering the output you get since I do almost all of my gigging by train/bus etc, a lot of them with my upright bass so I am more than happy to have a portable amp.
I have to admit that those practical reasons are probably weighing in hugely for me. Plus I got both second hand for a ok price.
I'm playing two markbass amps quite regularly at my gigs, either a cmb 121p or a minimark 802.
I have to mention that I'm in so called target group of bassists under 35 (although not by much anymore), and the sound of those amps might not always be my ideal and perfect sound but I came to like their sturdiness and reliability combined with the relative light weight considering the output you get since I do almost all of my gigging by train/bus etc, a lot of them with my upright bass so I am more than happy to have a portable amp.
I have to admit that those practical reasons are probably weighing in hugely for me. Plus I got both second hand for a ok price.
You almost sound apologetic. I own 4 high quality amps and I really like em all for different reasons. But, on the job, I'm most comfortable with a MarkBass amp behind me. They always seem to work well with a minimum of fuss. The only other amp that I've found equal comfort with is the Mesa
Subway D-350. It too is very plug n play and sounds great. By the way, I use MarkBass cabs exclusively at the moment and find them to speak very well in the mix. I'm unapologetic.
I just went from a Markbass half stack to this little tiny combo. It's slays at 1/3 master at an outdoor gig Friday.
At 26 lbs this will be my retirement rig!
I already like the sound more than I liked the Tube 800...
I have no idea how such big sound comes out of such a tiny box, I suspect voodoo.
At 26 lbs this will be my retirement rig!
I already like the sound more than I liked the Tube 800...
I have no idea how such big sound comes out of such a tiny box, I suspect voodoo.
I've got to get me one. But for now I'm using this:
What stand are you using to prop the cab up? Likewise, what to hold the amp in place? Could definitely use one of those.
My Markbass Micromark 602 is lightweight and loud enough for small gigs. If a need more power, I’ll bring my CMD 121P. If I need even more power, I'll bring tbhe CMD 121P and the New York 121. But 80% of the time the Micromark is all I need.
The cab is a 121HR. Discontinued that could be used in monitor position. I had another ordered but they stopped production. I don't know why. It's a great cab with a superior tweeter. The amp head is held in place by Velcro on the rear flap of the amp soft case.
Standard 121 HR
Product code: MBH100055Z
The Standard 121 HR is a 1x12" rear tuned ported cabinet with a warm, focused and natural sound.
It’s a perfect choice for many stage situations as its wedge design allows to use it either as a floor monitor or on its side in standard position.
With its 400 watts of power handling it can be used as a standalone with a Markbass head or as extension cabinet for our topselling Mini CMD 121P combo, it’s a versatile and very portable solution (weights only 29.1lbs/13.2Kg) that covers all of your needs and also ideal for double bass and acoustic bass as sound the of acoustic instruments is faithfully reproduced by this amazing cabinet.
IMPEDANCE :8 ohms
SPEAKER SIZE: 1x12 in.
BASS PORT: rear
TWEETER: 1" voice coil tweeter
POWER HANDLING: 400W RMS (AES Standard)
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 3.5 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 43 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 100 dB SPL
WEIGHT: 29.1 lbs / 13.2 Kg
WIDTH: 17.72 in. / 45 cm
HEIGHT: 17.72 in. / 45 cm
DEPTH: 16.89 in. / 43 cm
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If I have any beef with Markos company it's that they discontinue lines and start new lines constantly.The cab is a 121HR. Discontinued that could be used in monitor position. I had another ordered but they stopped production. I don't know why. It's a great cab with a superior tweeter. The amp head is held in place by Velcro on the rear flap of the amp soft case.
Standard 121 HR
Product code: MBH100055Z
The Standard 121 HR is a 1x12" rear tuned ported cabinet with a warm, focused and natural sound.
It’s a perfect choice for many stage situations as its wedge design allows to use it either as a floor monitor or on its side in standard position.
With its 400 watts of power handling it can be used as a standalone with a Markbass head or as extension cabinet for our topselling Mini CMD 121P combo, it’s a versatile and very portable solution (weights only 29.1lbs/13.2Kg) that covers all of your needs and also ideal for double bass and acoustic bass as sound the of acoustic instruments is faithfully reproduced by this amazing cabinet.
IMPEDANCE :8 ohms
SPEAKER SIZE: 1x12 in.
BASS PORT: rear
TWEETER: 1" voice coil tweeter
POWER HANDLING: 400W RMS (AES Standard)
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 3.5 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 43 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 100 dB SPL
WEIGHT: 29.1 lbs / 13.2 Kg
WIDTH: 17.72 in. / 45 cm
HEIGHT: 17.72 in. / 45 cm
DEPTH: 16.89 in. / 43 cm
I think they get bored and their engineers threaten to quit or something!
Own these MB cabs : 151HR 1x15, Traveler 102P 2x10, Traveler 123
Own these MB heads: Big Bang 500W, Little Mark Tube 800
Use the 151HR/102P combo for large rooms, and the traveler 123 for smaller rooms.
The Big Bang/151HR/102P combo cut thru the band very nicely. But, the Big Bang gave out after 6 years. Probably needs new caps.
All of the MB equipment was purchased at the 15% discount which MF once offered on MB stuff. This fact made the price a non-factor for me.
Used the Tube 800 for a couple of years - mostly with the traveler 123, but always felt like it was missing some of the punch I got with the Big Bang.
Bought a Mesa Boogie WD800 and play it thru the traveler 123 most of the time. I really like this combo.
Own these MB heads: Big Bang 500W, Little Mark Tube 800
Use the 151HR/102P combo for large rooms, and the traveler 123 for smaller rooms.
The Big Bang/151HR/102P combo cut thru the band very nicely. But, the Big Bang gave out after 6 years. Probably needs new caps.
All of the MB equipment was purchased at the 15% discount which MF once offered on MB stuff. This fact made the price a non-factor for me.
Used the Tube 800 for a couple of years - mostly with the traveler 123, but always felt like it was missing some of the punch I got with the Big Bang.
Bought a Mesa Boogie WD800 and play it thru the traveler 123 most of the time. I really like this combo.
Totally agree! I thought this cab was a winner but I guess not enough others felt the same.
I've heard that before. Consensus seems to be the 500 watt power amps are punchier.
