All user reviews for the Markbass F1

Amplification Switching
Preamp transistors
Connections: 2 Output power jack / speakon (send return) effects loop and tuner output XLR output
300w / 8 ohms - 500 w / 4 ohms
Setting: gain / bass / lower midrange / upper midrange / treble
FFT filter (enhancer)
Filter VLE (Vintage emulator)
ground lift switch
Weight 1.3 kg

UTILIZATION

The config is very simple, the sound is relatively neutral (more than David Eden anyway).

SOUNDS

Many fishing, good bass.
The resulting sounds are good, the equalizer is very effective.
overall record remains modern, do not look for vintage sounds with this type of amp, this head is intended more to jazz and funk.
Power is RDV and corresponds to the displayed features.
Attention to the mounting rack, head vents on the sides so you have a rack with the vents on the sides. In fact, I had concern for distortion (up t ° amp) after mounting in a standard rack, no damage to the head (which is equipped with a safety), just some inconvenience in live suddenly.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this head since 2007 and am not ready to sell (it is apparently no longer manufactured).
It is said that the heads in class D are fragile, not this one in any case, I often trimbalée in the case of my bass, never worry.
on the other hand, it is the first generation made in Italy (I think that manufacturing is now outsourced) and very reliable, unlike the new series that pose problems (I also own an SD MoMark 800 which dropped me Recently, the problem of the power amp).

This is great for small scenes and beef / rehearsal, in the case of bass, a 2x10 cabinet and it is time to see it coming, memory, I never exceeded 50% of master even outdoors .

If you see an opportunity, jump on it.

head amplifier transistor class D.
500w at 4 ohms, 300W under 8ohm. Made in Italy
effects loop, two speaker outputs Speakon / jack, tuner out, XLR line out.
4-band EQ, two filters (VPF: the hollow midrange, STEL: Increases the hollow midrange and treble).
gain and master.

head weighs 2 kg and fits easily into the pocket of a low house.
ideal when you need to walk around with!

exemplary finish: aluminum casing, the knobs do not spit and do not turn all alone.

UTILIZATION

easy operation, the setting is somewhat limited and its rapidly changing sound a snap thanks to the filters (just turning a knob).

we easily get a good sound and the EQ is very responsive.

take very good bass too.

SOUNDS

I play jazz with but little used in any style because of its versatility.
Please note this is not a product "typed" as an ampeg. the sound is fairly accurate and transparent.

I use it mainly with a WW corvette 5 string Ibanez SR505 and a fretless. all connected to a speaker markbass 112 (500w, 10kg!).

OVERALL OPINION

used for 4 years, this is an excellent product: light, simple, efficient and reliable fare is also not prohibitive for a product manufactured in Europe (700 euros).

The big advantage of this head is its lightness allows me to take it anywhere by dragging in my house or in a backpack.
it's tough stuff (solid box, no lights ...) so it supports quite well the bourlingage. the only concern that I have had the fan is blocked by frost when my head had passed the night in the car at -10 degrees!

plain a good product, especially considering the market price of the opportunity ...