mark bass combo's

[OliverBlackman]

I'm moving to london in a few months time and i will be selling the car. Therefore i feel i'm going to need a more portable rig, something i could carry on the tube easily.

And i thought of the mark bass stuff, specifically the combo with the 112 cab. I just wondered, are these loud enough for gigs? I'm a tad skeptical as they are so small!

[chrismuzz]

I've never been lacking in volume using Markbass stuff on any gig, and that's without an extension cabinet! Personally I think youll be fine

[JTUK]

I'd have far more confidence in the 102....but only you would know how hard you would have to push..It didn't work for my band but we are loud and punchy, IMO.

I have never heard a good sound from anyone using a 112 or 115 Markbass which may be odd, but thats my experience.
I've never liked me through a 112 MB combo either.. the sound is too soft and thuddy out front and I'd suggest it lacks focus off stage.

Just my 2p.. I don't have masses of time on Markbass...and I like the amp to a degree,

[xgsjx]

The 102 (2x10 combo) is a great combo & at 44lbs it's a 1 handed lift. However, it is a bit bulky for running around the streets & on & off tubes with.
The 1x12 combo's are only 4-5lb lighter, but they look like an easier carry over long distances.

Another option is to get a small head to put in a bag (bass case, shoulder bag, etc) & get a small but highly sensitive cab from the likes of Barefaced.

[chris_b]

The OP seems to be gigging with a 112 as it is! I guess he just wants a lighter one.


[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1338494636' post='1675511']
....I'm moving to london in a few months time and i will be selling the car....
[/quote]

But Guildford is almost London.....!

I don't understand the concept of travelling to gigs on public transport, but then only 1% of my gigs are in London.

I'd keep the car and your current rig....



....but if you don't, a Compact on a trolley and a TH500 would be the lightest, loudest and most public transport friendly rig I can think of.

Edited May 31, 2012 by chris_b

[OliverBlackman]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1338499683' post='1675631']
The OP seems to be gigging with a 112 as it is! I guess he just wants a lighter one.




But Guildford is almost London.....!

I don't understand the concept of travelling to gigs on public transport, but then only 1% of my gigs are in London

I'd keep the car and your current rig....

....but if you don't, a Compact on a trolley and a TH500 would be the lightest, loudest and most public transport friendly rig I can think of.
[/quote]

Trouble is that driving to london and back is a horrible experience and i puts me off going to jam nights on a weekly basis. Also all my gigs are in london, so a move makes sense for me.

I'd be selling the car as driving, parking, congestion charge ect just seems too much to be worth it. My friends in london use tubes and buses and say its great if you have little to carry.

The TH500 is a bit too pricey i think. I will be buying whatever i receive for my Hartke rig, i'd guess just short of £500 and i've noticed the mark bass stuff goes for between £5-600.

I'll make sure to pop into andertons and test the difference between the 12's and 10's but i do usually prefer 12's.

[xgsjx]

[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1338501197' post='1675658']I'll make sure to pop into andertons and test the difference between the 12's and 10's but i do usually prefer 12's. [/quote]

Is that because a 1x12 will move more air than a 1x10? Though Markbass don't do a 1x10.
The main differences between the 1x12 & the 2x10 is the 1x12 is more portable & the 2x10 is louder & goes down to 40hz (the 12 goes to 45hz).

[chris_b]

Hi, the lightest MB 112 combo is 40lbs. That's ok for very short distances (up a flight of stairs, for instance) but you'll kill your hands and arms and won't be able to play if you have to carry that for even 1/2 a mile.

You've gotta get a trolley if you're going to make this work.

[Grand Wazoo]

Pardon???? (Sorry can't hear you well my amp is on, WHAAAAATTT?)

Yeah they're loud!

[chris_b]

[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1338501197' post='1675658']
....I'll make sure to pop into andertons and test the difference between the 12's and 10's but i do usually prefer 12's....
[/quote]

I have 12's and 10's.

The 12's have a rounder sound and the 10's are punchier. Both have a fantastic tone. I usually prefer the 10's but that difference is not enough to prevent me from using the 12's on most of my gigs because they are smaller and lighter. When you add drummers and bad room acoustics the difference between good 12's and 10's becomes less important, in my experience.

[OliverBlackman]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1338545917' post='1676026']
Hi, the lightest MB 112 combo is 40lbs. That's ok for very short distances (up a flight of stairs, for instance) but you'll kill your hands and arms and won't be able to play if you have to carry that for even 1/2 a mile.

You've gotta get a trolley if you're going to make this work.
[/quote]

a trolleys a good idea. My housemate uses one for gigs in london and says its awkward and he gets weird looks but otherwise worth it. Tbh i get weird looks for just carrying a bass anyway.

[machinehead]

You really won't do better than a Barefaced Midget and a tiny 500 watt lightweight amp of your choice. I use a Markbass LMII.

This is a loud and great sounding rig. I can recommend it.

Frank.

[mikhay77]

I had a MB 1x12 combo for about a week,sounded great ( in the shop ) first gig had to break out my old cabs out the van,suppose depends on how big the venues are and if you have pa support,certainly wasnt loud enough in a 4 piece rock band in a large ish pub,probably shoulda got a MB extension cab but then realized that big cabs and valve amps is for me!