binky_bass Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, Just thought I'd share this with you... Recently I've been trying out loads of different amps by buying/re-selling and trading on this forum. (many thanks to all I've bought/sold and traded with!) I've had an Trace Elliot V-Type with BFC Cab, an Eden WT800 with XLT410 and XLT210, a Mesa Boogie M-Pulse 600 with powerhouse 4x10, an Orange AD200 with OBC410 and OBC115, a MarkBass TA503 with 104HF cab and various combo's I can't even remember! FINALLY I have 100% settled on my current set up, which is the MarkBass SD1200 with two MarkBass CL104 600w cabs, this rig is outstanding, it might not be renowned as the best or even as something to be considered elite, but for me and my style (super low action, tapping, solo work, progressive rock, 6, 9 and 10 string basses etc) it's perfect. It's unbelievably responsive, crisp, punchy ad the attack is spot on. Leave the EQ at 12 o'clock and you'll get 100% of your basses natural tone, which when using custom and high spec instruments is something important to consider. It have 2 envelope filters to add warmth where needed and the EQ is good should you choose to use it. The head room is more than ample for anyone, 1200w at 4 ohm and 750w at 8 ohm. It's light (4kg or so) and has a real user friendly facing with a direct tuner out (handy) and 2 speakon outs. Out of all the amps I've had, and all the different styles of sound they produce, this is by far and away my favorite. I can't recommend it enough, and the cabs too... For 4x10's they're light, under 30kg each. If anyone wants to try this out, PM me and you're welcome over for a cuppa a chat and a bit of bassing. I also use quite an array of effects (delay, reverb, synth, flanger, wah, limiter, distortion, looper, flanger etc) and they all sound yards better through this rig because you get their true, unedited effect. To sum up, this rig kicks ass and having been though 6 big rigs in less than a year I feel I am finally 100% happy with this beast. Win. If you play anything like my style, then you need to at least try this set up, you'll be convinced I'm sure! Take is easy guys, Russ. [attachment=106182:1.JPG][attachment=106183:3.JPG][attachment=106184:7.JPG][attachment=106185:10.JPG] Edited April 26, 2012 by binky_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Awesome to see how happy you are with your rig dude My 104HF is the best, but I've always been intrigued by the CL series... they do look pretty sexy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yeah man it's good to finally settle on something! Bonus that it's reasonably light weight too! To be honest, there's not much difference between the CL's and the HF's besides the style and the fact the HF's have an adjustable tweeter whereas the CL's are only adjustable in the sense you can turn the tweeter on an off... If your ever down my way (Essex) come give the rig a try! Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Cracking amps, I miss mine. Sounds like thats a superb stack. Well done and get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1335396923' post='1630603'] Yeah man it's good to finally settle on something! Bonus that it's reasonably light weight too! To be honest, there's not much difference between the CL's and the HF's besides the style and the fact the HF's have an adjustable tweeter whereas the CL's are only adjustable in the sense you can turn the tweeter on an off... If your ever down my way (Essex) come give the rig a try! Russ. [/quote] Only just seen this reply when I came back to drool I'm still curious.. I do like the look of these cabs! How do they handle super low notes compared to the ported ones? And do they have that sealed cabinet sound to them? Or do they still do that cutting through with aggressive mids Markbass thing? oh... and are they anywhere near as efficient as the HFs??? I might need to make an excuse to travel to Essex some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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