Marvin, dive down the rabbit hole and check out the players with whom you are not familiar with You will be richly rewarded.
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What happened to Markbass popularity?
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I thought their terrible service after sales is what caused the drop off in popularity.
I saw Alain at the 2010 NAMM Show (sadly, the only time I've seen him.
).Nice guy to chat with.
Well, they certainly endorse a good number of pros but I would give Markbass marketing team special kudos for endorsing what they call "Rising stars":
Rising Stars – Markbass
I suspect these are kids with some online presence. I am not familiar with most of them but I had certainly heard of Ellen plays bass, who seem to have a high profile. It's nice to see they are supporting tomorrow's bass players and they probably get a good return on investment.
I'm not on the same planet as AC, but the combination of size, power, and the speakers looked perfect. I had no bias against MB except their funky cosmetics, but you're right, sometimes it just isn't right for you, and that's a me problem, not a MB problem.
You're being very fair and you're absolutely correct. But I don't see it as a "you problem".
You are affected by sound in your own unique way. And that's very cool. We hear differently and so there are a plethora of products available to satisfy our unique tastes. There is no right or wrong, only personal preference. Thankfully we're free to choose what tickles our fancy.
Maybe somewhat on Talkbass but globally they are doing Fine and Europeans have no problems with their Service after Sale many I have read praise them.
They just brought out a new line; have expanded to Guitar Amps, 3 levels of Basses, Full complement of Strings
New PA Systems; Popularity seems to be booming maybe even here[US] away from TB
Yes in US need to send to California for most Warranty and non warranty service
I now have Mesa Amp and Cab with EBMM Stingray Special most likely if I ever need service I also have to send my stuff to California
PS: But I have heard US Service Center for Markbass has problem getting parts for older discontinued products in some cases don't have to worry about that with Mesa and EBMM
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Don't get me wrong. I was really impressed with the 58R head and 58R 3x10 cab. If were doing louder gigs again, and the new MB head got quiet enough, and didn't shut down three tines in the first few minutes, I would have kept it and enjoyed everything about it. Just couldn't risk it for my current situation. Plus, eventually, I'll get my TH500 back. For now, I think I'll be ok with the 2x10 non-Markbass combo I exchanged for.
I was looking at small combos the other day and I like the look of the Markbass blackline amps (without the yellow cones and such), but it seemed like they lacked features or were priced higher than competitors and were heavier as well. I liked the sound, but in a small combo those other features are important. IMO
In Europe, Markbass is very reasonable priced and widely available so they must be popular. But, I haven't seen them in metal or rock concerts, probably because of the colour even though they fit the role well.
I don't think that discontinued models are worth of repair even spare parts would be available. For example Little Mark 4 costs 575€ so I would not repair 10 years old amp for 300€ even I could.
I don't think that discontinued models are worth of repair even spare parts would be available. For example Little Mark 4 costs 575€ so I would not repair 10 years old amp for 300€ even I could.
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Agreed on repair cost. Estimate for repairing my now 13 yr old LittleMark lll approached $400. So, I just bought a NEW LittleMark 58R on sale for $509. That's not much more than the cost of my LM III 13 yrs ago.
For me it is 100% about aesthetics, especially the cabs. The name combined with that color scheme and carpeting just looks so bad. So I never considered MarkBass. Even Michael League asked for something more pleasing to the eyes when they made his signature amp. I do wish they sold more stuff that looks like his rig.
I get that a lot of famous players use their stuff, but they probably get it for free. If it's free and sounds good I'd play a turd shaped amp.
I get that a lot of famous players use their stuff, but they probably get it for free. If it's free and sounds good I'd play a turd shaped amp.
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Agree; also could get nice working used one[LMIII or IV] for price or a little more than repair [which may or may not hold]
