Markbass Little Mark II user reviews ( 9/10) - 14 user reviews

• 06/01/10

  MGR/Golem's review "Markbass Little Mark II Head"

  Characteristics

  Utilization

  Sounds

  Overall Opinion

  It's a medium power, very compact head, and since I play small venues most of the time, I often use a small MarkBass 2x6 combo. I play in a duo and in a string band, and neither context includes a drummer nor a jerkoff geetard, so I seldom need big power. WhenI do, it's not my bandmates but the room/venue/audience that is the problem.
  
  
  
  Once again, an item from a clearance at the local GC. Hard to figger the actual cost what with the trade-in, the coupons, etc. It was somewhere around $500. I had played it in the store a few times. Mainly, I thought of it as a more powerful version of my small MB combo. This head also provides EQ, which the 2x6 combo does not [the 2x6 gets by on just the two MB tone filters.]
  
  
  
  The best thing about it is the pair of MB tone filters, the VPF and especially the VLE [Vintage Loudspeaker Emulation]. Along with very reasonable size and weight, these filters are the main deal about MarkBass products.
  
  
  
  I also like the 4-band EQ. It has well-chosen frequencies for most of what I play.
  
  
  
  It has a fan that runs all the time. It\'s not a tube amp, nor a trnansformerless amp, so I don\'t know why it hasta be that way.
  
  
  
  There\'s only one speaker-out jack.
  
  
  
  The FX loop is pre-EQ ... WTF ??
  
  
  
  Seems well built for this type of amp. It has those black plastic 1/4\' jacks which can be trouble, but most amps these days have those, so that\'s not a particularly MarkBass-specific complaint.
  
  
  
  It\'s all about the VPF and VLE filters.
  
  
  
  I can\'t rate this a \'5\', not with the silly FX loop, and only one speaker jack. The fan I could forgive, as thaz getting to be pretty common on lotsa gear now.
  
  
  
  It\'s good points, while they don\'t make a huge long list, are very strong ... which makes this a \'4\' rather than a \'3\' rating.
  
  
  
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• 09/23/08

  mbass's review

  Characteristics

  This is a solid state bass amp the delivers 600 watts of power and only weighs about 4 pounds! There is one input for the bass, an output for a tuner, two speaker outputs, and parametric EQ with low and high mids, plus a tube amp simulator knob and mid sweep. There is also a low impedence direct output on the back, so there is no need for a DI.

  Utilization

  There is a very simple configuration on this amp, which is just what I needed. It's easy to get a variety of sounds from the amp - it's very versatile. I did not receive a manual with the amp when I purchased from Guitar Center, but there is information available on the web site.

  Sounds

  I have used this amplifier on a variety of jobs, including rock, jazz, blues, and funk. It always comes through for me, with appropriate tones. I used a Schecter Diamond series for the most part, and I get a great slap and pop tone, but can also dial in a warmer tone for blues and jazz gigs. I keep the mid sweep and tube amp simulator knobs turned all the way down for the slap sound, with the bass turned up a little more than a quarter of the way. The one gripe that I have is that the direct output seems to color the sound a bit when sent to a PA board - it appears to add Mids to the sound.

  Overall Opinion

  I really like this amplifier, and I have noticed that there are more bass players in my area (Pittsburgh) who are using it. It did take some time for me to find the tone that I was looking for, but that is probably because there are so many tone options that are available through such a simple design. At about four pounds in weight, it is a dream for working bass player, especially those of us who used only heavy tube amps in the past! I still love the sound of tubes, but this amp can be as warm as you want it to be! I definitely recommend it – I have been using it for almost two years now, and never had any problems, which wasn’t always the case with my old tube amps! At around $600 from Guitar Center, I think it’s a great buy.
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• 03/05/12

  urbankoala's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Super amp head!"

  Characteristics

  Transistor amplifier, 500W @ 4ohm, 300W @ 8ohms.
  
  Front:
  
  Input (Jack or XLR)
  
  Gain
  
  Bass
  
  Low Mid
  
  Mid High
  
  Treble
  
  VLE
  
  VPF
  
  Master
  
  No effect.
  
  Behind, average:
  
  DI (pre-post, XLR)
  
  Tuner
  
  Jack and Speakon output
  
  Ground Lift
  
  Effects loop
  
  No headphone jack (dommage. ..)

  Utilization

  The config could not be simpler. No need for manual ...
  
  The sound is excellent, I played with everything from scratch, using mostly the preamp three bands of my basses.
  
  By moving the settings, you can easily refine, and this can be radical if we push the equalizer.

  Sounds

  It suits my style (jazz-funk, bop, etc ...).
  
  I find it very transparent, I play a warwick with Markbass NY Cab P 121 and the record is fabulous!
  
  Bandwidth is enormous, the config Octaver the cash without flinching, knowing that with my streamer stage II, there's 24 db bass ...
  
  Such, the bass is accurate, singing, flawless, we can sculpt the sound as you want (I did not on my equalizer against ^ ^).
  
  Beyond my style of music, I had paid (head + cabinet) to a friend for a rock concert ... She was thrilled! So I think we can say that it is versatile, it does what it says to do!

  Overall Opinion

  It's been a year since I use it, I'm a big fan of Markbass amplification.
  
  I like:
  
  _the light
  
  _the power
  
  _the transparency
  
  _The Manufacturing quality
  
  _the robustness
  
  
  
  I am disappointed:
  
  _l'absence Headphone
  
  
  
  It is found for cheap in Cygnus, and well worth it! In all cases, the value for money is very good, even in nine (a bit expensive but the quality is there!)
  
  I do it again this choice? YES, definitely!
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• 10/17/09

  moi9999's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Adj t say all good see below.

  Utilization

  It's super simple, you turn the knobs and the sound changes! I like the VLE and VPF filters.

  Sounds

  Yes the sound is top. I'm between the Rock and Blues Jazz in walking times and I never change my sound. I have a Fender Precision and it intends to US grain. I plugged into a wall 15 Eden "(Eden Electronics D115 XL). The sound is well rounded.

  Overall Opinion

  Lightweight (TRS). Small (Practice). Good quality price. Super sound. Easy (rglage) Powerful (500W) and manufactured in Europe (Italy) is not shit I can see China as in the studio RPET!
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• 06/30/09

  Basseux's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
  
  
  
  Transistor
  
  What is the power dlivre?
  
  300 (8) -500 (4)
  
  
  
  What connection?
  
  Standard
  
  
  
  What rglages the effects? ...
  
  
  
  Everything you need.

  Utilization

  The configuration is it simple?
  
  Could not be easier!
  
  
  
  Do you get a good sound easy?
  
  
  
  YES!
  
  The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  
  
  Useless!

  Sounds

  Is it your style of music?
  
  Yes. Very versatile
  
  
  
  With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  Fender JB 64, Warwick SS1, Ibannez BTB5 customized Nordstrand-Aguilar OBP3
  
  
  
  What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
  
  Everything is possible, just turn the knobs.
  
  
  
  What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
  
  
  
  The major advantage is that the natural sound of the instruments is preserved and the aprtir anything is possible. Sounds "slap" on Jazz Bass control by pushing the FFT is to die for. It thinks it's Marcus!

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  two months
  
  
  
  What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  Neutrality, the rate at which we obtain a sound and above (thank you for my old back!) The weight!
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  Yes ... Trace Elliot, Fender, Ampeg, Eden ... nothing comes close to him!
  
  
  
  How do you report qualitprix?
  
  OK for the good stuff ... and given general advice on Markbass, that sounds super reliable. Time will tell!
  
  
  
  Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
  
  Immediately, without problems! After changing market is what it is!
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• 03/30/08

  BrealK's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - Full transistor (pramp + amp)
  
  
  
  - 500W @ 4ohms, 300W @ 8ohms
  
  
  
  - Complte connection but no frills, economy of space oblige!: XLR or jack instrument, Neutrik Speakon output jack and (Too bad it is not full neutrik ...) line out XLR output only ( and for those who only have jacks?: s) with ground lift, tuner out and effects loop! by output or between pramp / amp
  
  
  
  - Rglages: gain, low mid, high mid, low, high, STEL, VPF, master
  
  
  
  I put 9 because the key is there, but it is not as complete as a GK of the same price for example!

  Utilization

  - Intuitive configuration, it's really simple, no warm-up time (no lights!), You plug the speakers, you plug the bass and it plays!
  
  
  
  - A flat, without the famous filters, the sound is perfectly neutral, according to the letter the bass! Not touch the qualisation, just playing with filters, you get any sound!
  
  
  
  Manual-, um I did not read it yet, but I did!

  Sounds

  - Now in a group of pop folk, to be 100% his research!
  
  
  
  - Jou with warwick std bubinga with 5c pramp Sadowsky
  
  
  
  - This is the highlight of the head, you can get any sound, sound infra vintage bold percussive slap in the crystal clear sound modern, we can REALLY do anything with a head like this one! Must Note that all of the same versatility certainly there, but there is no grain SPECIFICATIONS, or else trslger (rather audible in use with baffles markbass, but with transparent baffles me, I ' have the nemesis, the head does not color the sound of a hair!) so that people looking for something prcis (snoring like a chubby vintage ampeg) do not find their account can be!

  Overall Opinion

  - So I did that yesterday, but he shot a lot, which in RPET, I'll do one up for you to share the evolution of my feelings on this stuff!
  
  
  
  - I REALLY like the portable cot, 2.6 KG for an amp head to clean out as much, frankly it's a Panard not possible! I carry in the softcase markbass and it was the Panard, ca does not look, you think more like a 125W than a 500W, but it REALLY kiffa such lgeretla second thing, it's still respect for the instrument and the quality of amplification, with the VLE and VPF filters can REALLY kick all sounds! for what I like least, I must use a road, the look can be a little "soft"!
  
  
  
  - I was playing before a REFERENCE amplification, the AMPEG SVT3PRO, which I intend Sparer me! Indeed it was not appropriate at all to my low compressing sound REALLY too, and I lost power REALLY! the Hartke I tried too, but the quality of HA3500 pramp silent very limited and the quality of qualisation also (I turn the button one position, I hear a diffrence!)
  
  
  
  - I consider the report qualitprix dfiant any questions you may indeed make Gallien Krueger heads in the same spirit but it's heavy and cumbersome, Genz Benz is much colder and it does not allow such versatility, and the rest is much more expensive (I think notament Eden remains the only brand I think REALLY concurrent MB)
  
  
  
  - I doubt that after I know if the 1d exprience is usable, which I know is that when a bass like me possde overboosted active and we are looking The sound of his bass, then you have to take something friendly, I did not want to put an astronomical sum, I tried markbass, and I t bluff!
  
  
  
  up in a few months!
  
  
  
  but in the meantime, I urge you to go try it!
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• 10/11/07

  manu286's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
  
  Transistors
  
  - What is the power dlivre?
  
  500watts (4Ώ) or 300watts (8Ώ)
  
  - What connection?
  
  Between Jack and XLR. The gain for both walking (so we can connect a microphone for example).
  
  For output: there is an exit Jack / Speakon Neutrick (green; in the center of the plug Speakon, we can put a Jack!) And an output jack deuxime.
  
  - What are the rglages the effects? ...
  
  LOW 40 Hz
  
  LOW MID 360 Hz
  
  HIGH MID 800 Hz
  
  HIGH 10 kHz shelf
  
  VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
  
  center frequency 380 Hz (cut)
  
  VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
  
  frequency range 250 kHz HZ20 (cut)
  
  
  
  + Or - 16 Dcibel the qualisation! (This is not 6db Behr)
  
  There is also a lift to the groud XLR
  
  
  
  In short, there everything you need, nothing less. AND THE WEIGHT! bliss

  Utilization

  - The configuration is it simple?
  
  Bah, you plug, play and sounds ...
  
  - Gets it easy to sound good?
  
  The sound is gnial the first time. Cel said, it takes time to find his sound. At worst, it was a clean and enjoyable but charcun fetches his personality.
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  Oh well trs, he learned many things. I read it to sleep but in fact it is trs INTERESTED. Finally, even if you can zap qq mm play.
  
  
  
  For beginners looking for a great sound, you just put all the pots up, equalization is to say non-existent and VLE and VPF half (because both the inactive and not milieur 0 and everyone made the mistake).

  Sounds

  - Is it your style of music?
  
  I think it was going with all, honest. According to the equalization and vle FFT, we can move from its punk sound of traditional African music.
  
  - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  I have an Ibanez BTB405 is to say active volume but without much personality.
  
  Also, a Yamaha RBX270 Fretless, passive CHRE not.
  
  For both, a great sound.
  
  The cabinet is a 4x10 "Ashdown MAG410T.
  
  - What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
  
  The sound is you who does.
  
  - What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
  
  It's the style. To the big rock, I add a box and I enlve a Low Mid Low

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  I have been using 4-5months
  
  - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  I love the XLR in faade because I begins with an ART Tube MP prampli lamps giving a lot of heat for 40.
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  AMPEG, Hartke, Peavey, GENZ BENZ ...
  
  - How do you report qualitprix?
  
  Trs good, I remember that we are tappe qq mm in the high end. Music purchased 625 Ferr Grenoble
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  No hsiation YES
  
  
  
  Just one thing: mfiance!
  
  Markbass is a formidable weapon of (bad) sellers. They connect you to a low 150 Markbass 12 "So one said it's not a great amp but it is. The bass will sound of thunder and you'll want to buy it. So never buy a bass that you test Markbass. Salespeople who know Markbass have understood the trick!
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• 10/01/07

  gogi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - Transistors
  
  
  
  - 500W/4ohms, 300/8ohms
  
  
  
  - Faade front jack and XLR, rear TUNER + FX SEND and RETURN jacks, line out XLR and Speakon
  
  
  
  - Ultra simple with two buttons and VPF filters VLE

  Utilization

  The config very very simple. You plug the bass, we put it all afternoon and it was the SOUND.
  
  No need for manual ringing

  Sounds

  Is it your style of music?
  
  It is suitable for all styles of music (at least can be a metal ... see). I do jazz, blues, rock and variety in several groups and have a huge sound. So much so that a lot of friends want to convert to bass MARK BASS.
  
  
  
  With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  I play with a Fender Mex, the LMKII and a baffle 211 WARWICK no effect.

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  I use it extensively for 6 months and I am happy and satistfait. The head is small, Legris, practical, compact, short ... AMAZING.
  
  Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  I had tried before the LMK Hartke (bof) AMPEG V4B 100w lamps (great but bulky and heavy), AMPEG transistor (blah, blah), Fender, G & K, but the head that m ' seduced!
  
  How do you report qualitprix?
  
  It's expensive, but it's worth every penny!!
  
  
  
  Exprience with, you will do again this choice?
  
  YES
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• 09/01/07

  Mr Ciao's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See previous opinion

  Utilization

  - The configuration is it simple? - Gets it easy to sound good?
  
  One branch, we play with the knobs for EQ ts noon and 2 filters and the sound is 0 dej l (it is obviously playing with a bass worthy of the name and not a pick with my jazz bass Marcus Miller and my expression more noguera Fretless sound is the!)
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  The manual tells us how to walk the 2 filters and magic VLE VLF more details

  Sounds

  - Is it your style of music?
  
  APRS 2d intense testing on all styles of music (except metal ...) with heads of different techniques involved (Slap, tapping, artificial harmonics ...) we can say that this head is magic and totally go anywhere
  
  - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  A Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass (with Sadowsky preamp) and an expression more fretless noguera
  
  - What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
  
  We can go through all the sounds you can imagine, we pass from the McCartney in his Miller 3sec, sound Clarke's Pasto etc ...
  
  - What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
  
  I often play with a bit of VLF and med drop down it gives a slamming his wish

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  2d intense: D
  
  - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  Power / size and weight, versatility and range of sounds
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  A head Hartke HA-3500 I find crap and head of EBS 350W impeccable ms expensive and cumbersome
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  After a few concerts I will advise on this issue
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• 07/20/07

  martinc's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Amp / prampli transistors, 300W / 8 ohms, 500W / 4 ohms

  Utilization

  Childish use

  Sounds

  I t's in sound. I expected better. I borrowed this amp in order to test it rptition. Before the BPS had a little time, I have to test myself, and took away the urge to play with, I report. The sound is a little soft, confused in the bass, the lack mdiums dtails. Sr Although it gets worse, but given the reputable and the price I thought c'tait really well. It is light weight, which is an advantage. Well, my first RFLEX had t put a note trs average aprsrflexion but when I do not even sack too, because the note was worth when one Am ** g m me.

  Overall Opinion

  To put the head between a head H *** ke the head and I Do not hesitate, I am Mark bass, but there are ways to do better, even with this budget, why not get a good amp sound (this is the cheap watts) and an equalizer pedals such as Boss prampli ...
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