Which markbass to get

I like what of read (pro reviews) about the Big Bang. Quicker, more immediate response. Hits harder.

 

If you like the LittleMark3, consider the Ninja 1000.

 

The Stu Hamm looks cool if you need more power.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amp...Hamm Signature 1,000W Bass Amp Head | $899.99

 

Safer with 1000 watts into 1200 watt cabinet but always have to listen to your ears. You'll get a bit more clean headroom.

 

Keep in mind that cab is 4 ohms and quite efficient. 500w into it would get VERY loud. Heck a 300w tube amp would crank too.

 

I wouldn't worry about the reviews too much. The layout suggest lots of versatility, especially in the mids where good sound lives. They make good amps. If the price is right, grab it.

 

Ive had the lm3, lmt800, and now the ninja1000. I have it on my mb 2x12 rated at 800w and it has not disappointed. Ive had great luck w all my mb heads....And cabs. Lots of power w the ninja and dials in like the lm3. Im sure it would rock on your cab!

 

I've got a Ninja 1000 on order. Going back to the Markbass camp after a few years with GK. Excited for the change.

 

I just went from the 102p to the Marcus 103 500w combo. They definitely added bottom end to the tone and widened the tonal possibilities. I think it's not selling because it has Marcus's silhouette and they renamed the knobs one of them being "millerizer" aka the same mid scoop knob they have on all the rest. You have so many people who won't look past the color scheme and now you've added someone's image and name all over a product that might not be most of the buyers cup o tea. I think they should have left the graphics as special editions and people would/ should give them a better look. I couldn't be happier with my markbass, I also could give 2 ______'s whose image is on it if it delivers what I'm looking for.

 

A 100w tube would crank

 

Beware, throwing more power to that cab may not give you as much of a volume increase as you think it will.

I was using a LMIII with either one or two Barefaced BB2 and I wanted more, so I went I got a LMT800, figuring that the additional 300W would be noticeable. They were, but not enough to justify the expense and I actually still preferred the LMIII. Based on that alone I'd rather look at the more powerful amps... but be careful.

 

As good as those Barefaced cabs are, you are asking a lot from it if you are competing with a couple of 100W 412 guitarists who I presume like it loud.

Don't expect miracles.

 

I really liked the Ninja. Sounded like a Little Mark but with twice the power (felt that way) of my Tube 800. Guessing it's the same power amp in the Marcus. Curious to hear what you think of the Marcus compared to your LM3. Besides a different EQ setup I would think it would be close.

 

The Ultra Low knob is fantastic

 

Which sounds better.