Phil Jones The Cub vs Markbass Micromark (Or 801?)

[Herbie The Rad Dorklift]

I'm after an amp I can use at home and in rehearsal.

I already have a Markbass CMD121p which I'm very happy with.

Both amps are similarly priced, and I can't try either one out. The PJ is the cheapest and it comes with a carry bag (Handy for me biking to rehearsal).

Cheers!

[url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=120%5DPJ"]http://www.philjones...ucts/?id=120[/url]

[url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=77%5DMicromark"]http://www.markbass....id=77[/url]

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Edited February 6, 2012 by Herbie The Rad Dorklift

[Clarky]

I've owned both. High quality sound from each with more EQ possibilities on the Cub. I found the lack of volume a problem at band rehearsals which is why I sold both. Depends on how loud you practice. I was in a large band (drummer, brass section, guitar, several vocalists) and they coulodn't keep up. if you are in quiet acoustic or jazz trio either should be fine, with a leaning towards the greater tonal possibilities of the Cub

[chris_b]

I don't see any amp being up to the job in a band if the requirement is to carry it on you back on a bike!

I'd get an amp that works on a gig, then turn it down a little when rehearsing and turn it down a lot (or even use headphones) when practising.

[Herbie The Rad Dorklift]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1328521085' post='1528267']
I don't see any amp being up to the job in a band if the requirement is to carry it on you back on a bike!

I'd get an amp that works on a gig, then turn it down a little when rehearsing and turn it down a lot (or even use headphones) when practising.
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So, if I use my CMD121p for rehearsal, practice and gigging, please tell me how I get it back and forth on my motorbike?

It doesn't have to be transportable tbh. The CMD stays at our rehearsal spot then goes in the van for a gig. Just small enough to go into my bedroom (Though the carry bag is a nice touch.)

We rehearse quietly. We're a pop rock band, normally don't even use microphones.

[Clarky]

Given your comments I would go for the Cub. Carry bag will fit on your back, loud enough (by sounds of your comment about lack of microphones), and good quality sound

[chris_b]

As you say, I'd leave the cab at the rehearsal room and I'd carry a Tone Hammer, GK or MB or equivalent amp (4-8lbs) and use headphones at home.

[Herbie The Rad Dorklift]

What's a tonehammer? All I get from search is a pedal and some (what looks like) computery stuff.

[Herbie The Rad Dorklift]

And volume at home isn't a problem, size is.

[chris_b]

The Aguilar Tonehammer 350 or 500 amp. It's supposed to be a good one.

[url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/[/url]

[Herbie The Rad Dorklift]

S'only a head though