Markbass Bass Guitars

OK, everything has been said before, it lacks a tuner output. USE No remarks. SOUND Very, very good sound, it's definitely not a cheap amp that only makes noise. Sound is precise, fat enough in the mids when flat. The EQ is pretty effective, you can easily sculpt sound with the 4 bands. Personally I don't use much the VLE and VPF functions. It's very good, but also very natural, which I love. I use it with a 5-string Sandberg MM, a G&L Sb2, fretless, ... But also with my double bass and a K&K pickup. It's great. However, I prefer the 12-inch model, which is precise, the 18-inch version (which remains pretty good) is a bit too muddy for my taste. OVERALL OPINION After many years of breaking my back lugging an SWR redhead, I invested on this amp and have never regretted it. I've had it for over 2 years and I couldn't do without it. Rehearsals, gigs, bars, big stages...It performs great anywhere and nobody complains when you ask them to give you a hand with the bass amp. It's expensive but it's okay ;)

Solid-state amp with 250 Watts into 4 Ohms or 150 Watts into 8 Ohms. Jack or XLR input. Controls: Gain, master, low, 2 semi parametric mids, high and 2 filters (VLE and VPF). In the rear panel it has a Speakon output and a jack output, an XLR line output, a jack output for a tuner, and an effects loop. Very comprehensive connections for multiple possibilities. The Italian manufacturer doesn't make it anymore. Well, actually it does, but in a rather "low cost" version under the "Black Line" name, which goes for less than $400 and is made in Indonesia. You be the judge of whether the quality is the same. UTILIZATION It's easy to dial in if you take some time to do it. First of all for the "classic" EQ, which offers a wide sound palette with an inclination toward low mids. Personally, I use it with a 12 cab, the sound is very percussive, powerful, clean. The filters provide new possibilities. The VLE cuts off high frequencies and provides some roundness, which results in a smoother sound. The VPF boosts the low and high frequencies, which results in a more percussive sound, for playing slap, for example. In all cases, the sound range is consistent and allows you to easily find the sonic character you want. The manual... offers only the bare minimum. SOUNDS I think this amp will suit a very wide palette of music genres, but i'd recommend it for rock or even metal. The sound is big, it doesn't spill, it is well-defined, combining roundness and definition. It is really cool for an amp at this price point. Everything in a compact size that weighs only 5.5lbs. OVERALL OPINION I haven't used it very long. I had been looking for this model after I reviewed it and was very convinced of its features. I have previously played Hartke or Fender, but there's simply no comparison with this Little Mark, it's a whole different ballgame. Its versatility, its wide sound palette, its comprehensive connections, make it a high-flying amp. Could this set a new standard?