Grand Wazoo Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Check out the specs [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=183"]http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=183[/url] Quote
thodrik Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Tasty, looks like a cross between the Ashdown tube series and the EBS Fafner. Apart from my preference for a big old school amp to go down to 2 ohms, I can't really fault the specs. 11 lbs though? That is really really light for an amp with those specs. I'm impressed. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 I am hoping that on the London Bass show in March, MarkBass will have this amp available to try, I am very curious to hear what it sounds like. Quote
voxpop Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I like it.....time to start saving the pennies. Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I like Markbass, but I have a feeling this is going to be VERY expensive for what it is. Quote
Roland Rock Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 It's the first MB head I've liked the look of - probably because I can't stand the yellow! For heads with valve preamps, it would be interesting to a/b/c a digital poweramp (eg. Terror), the Tube Emulator (TTE) and a valve poweramp (AD200) Quote
bobbass4k Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Am I going nuts or are those leather side panels? Quote
MythSte Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Toasted' post='1155533' date='Mar 9 2011, 04:22 PM']Their range is way too big.[/quote] As a business yes, As a consumer I say make the most of it! Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 They need to concentrate on F500 and LM3 type amps, and ditch the rest! Quote
xgsjx Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Got a price for one of these yet? I couldn't find anything via Google. Quote
MythSte Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1155843' date='Mar 9 2011, 09:01 PM']They need to concentrate on F500 and LM3 type amps, and ditch the rest![/quote] What makes you say that? I think the MoMark was a bit of an iffy call but I'd say the rest all have some advantages. Quote
Blademan_98 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 It looks cool but not quite what I'm after...... Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='MythSte' post='1155999' date='Mar 9 2011, 10:33 PM']What makes you say that? I think the MoMark was a bit of an iffy call but I'd say the rest all have some advantages.[/quote] I think their catalogue of products is great and varied, but what I'd want next is the F500 but more power, better control layout if possible, maybe a little larger, and a proper mute! Oh, and headphone in/aux! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 They already do tube fronted heads that are 500w at 4ohm and wiegh half of this. Quote
MythSte Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1156079' date='Mar 9 2011, 11:42 PM']I think their catalogue of products is great and varied, but what I'd want next is the F500 but more power, better control layout if possible, maybe a little larger, and a proper mute! Oh, and headphone in/aux![/quote] Haha, then maybe I take it back and you should get a momark Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JTUK' post='1156103' date='Mar 10 2011, 12:15 AM']And bin the yellow bumble bee look..!![/quote] Lol! At least it's become a little more subtle over the years...seems to be more black on the LM3 etc now I think. But yeah, weird colour scheme! I think MB make extremely good amps, but the amps that are over 500W seem to sound nothing like the popular models they make eg LM3 or F500. I will look back into their products when they have a new line of amps out, but Id really like then to beef the basic features up a little and go ahead with that improved limiter that never saw light. 700W F500 in a slightly larger box, better laid out EQ with semi para mids, a proper mute (what is their problem with mutes?!) and the features I mentioned above would be great. Even a few pounds heavier would be fine. They dont seem to have nailed a tube amp 'crunch' as yet like TC and now Genz, but I bet they are developing something. Edited March 10, 2011 by Musicman20 Quote
Toasted Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1156079' date='Mar 9 2011, 11:42 PM']I think their catalogue of products is great and varied, but what I'd want next is the F500 but more power, better control layout if possible, maybe a little larger, and a proper mute! Oh, and headphone in/aux![/quote] I don't know why you'd want more power from the F500. I play in a loud rock band and I've never had gain or master over 50%. Agree 100% on the control layout - it can be really fiddly. I'd just rather have bass / mid / treb cut/boost really. I don't get the "proper mute" - you pull out the master knob to mute? Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I think just a tiny bit more headroom. The pull mute is too fiddly...but I'm glad they at least put it on! Quote
thebassman Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1157091' date='Mar 10 2011, 08:37 PM']I think just a tiny bit more headroom. The pull mute is too fiddly...but I'm glad they at least put it on![/quote] I thought i would resurrect this thread, instead of starting a new one. Has anyone bought one of these or had the opportunity to demo one? Looks good on paper and visually cheers thebassman Quote
Mike Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I played one at bass merchant and it sounded so much nicer than my TC RH450. I tried it against other MB heads as well as GenzBenz and it came out on top. Quote
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