Why does markbass have so many amp models?

They have several signature models from some fairly diverse players with specific and differing tonal requirements so it makes sense that they need lots of models.

 

Get the standard Little Mark iii, that’s the starting point most of the signature models evolved from and is the core Markbass sound. I’ve been running it’s predecessor the LMii since they came out and it’s been great.

 

And yet none have an aux/line in

 

Actually the Big Bang has an aux in. It’s basically the LMIII with a few options. Pretty good amp.

 

There are new models in the pipeline, likely to replace the old. But they really have variations of about 5 different amps, some voiced differently and various power levels.
Personally, I like 31 flavors vs just vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

 

Maybe not the best argument for “diverse” players. These guys all have about the exact same tone, right?

 

A'ight I should've specified 3.5 mm jack line in

 

oh, ok my bad. Ive never had a 3.5 mm line in any amp Ive owned in 36 years of playing but I get why people would want one.

 

Yeah I can just buy a XLR to 3.5 mm adapter I guess. No biggie

 

Dave has his business model at Aguilar, Marco has his at Markbass. One has nothing to do with the other.

 

Ya know, I don’t really follow Markbass but it looks like the same model with differences to aim towards a range of players. I just read the descriptions and it seems like the basic designs with different features and power.

 

I’ve got one Markbass Minimark 602 for use in my office; a Markbass CMD 121P for use at home; and a second Markbass CMD 121 with a New York 121 extension for gigs and rehearsals.

Those cover my needs rather well no matter what else Markbass may be offering.

 

I’m guessing it’s marketing and a function of how they want to run their business. If you really want to know ask them. Be sure and let us know what you find out.

 

Well there you go, now you know how to pick.

 

Checkout the (huge) discontinued section of the Markbass website! They have a weird design and sales philosophy.