lloydage Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I was just curious to know which cabinets you use with your Little Mark III and what works for you? Do you use Markbass cabinets or other cabinets? Which combination of speakers etc.? I will be playing loud blues / garage rock in bars/clubs holding 250 people. Cheers Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I've got a LMII and I use a Barefaced Compact. Huge sound with a BDI 21 in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I've used Markbass heads with the following cabinets: 2x Markbass 102HF Markbass 104HF Ashdown MAG 410 (front ported) Ashdown MAG 410 (rear ported) 2x Ashdown MAG 210 (rear ported) Barefaced Super 12 T Ampeg SVT 610 HLF Peavey TVX 410 Out of all these combinations the only ones I didn't like were the rear ported Ashdown cabs. Everything else sounded amazing! The loudest and clearest tone was from the Markbass 4x10 or the Barefaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 When I still had it, I played my MB LM2 through Bergantino 210 and 112 cabs. Sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 A mate of mine swears by his 2 Epi 12's... and sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I used my Little Mark Tube with the Markbass 104HR. It was great, very good all round tone, sat nicely in the mix, never boomy, but with plenty of lows and that "felt as well as heard" thing, and also not too toppy or shrill. I also used it with an Ampeg PF410HE, and it sounded great through that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Used my tube version with a boat load of stuff. Sounded best through the barefaced stuff. (wasn't overly keen on the S12T though) And if I can an Ampeg classic 8x10. it just sounds sounds awesome. The MB's flat responsiveness makes the cab really clear punchy and tight. Started using 2 MArkbass traveller 2x10's but couldn't get on with the rear ports outside of big gig situations. Although on gigs it worked really really well, it was like having an 8x10 behind me only it not being so ridiculously heavy and massive. Big sound but very clear around the mids. Swapped those to the Ampeg SVT210 AV's and I'm just as happy, only I don't have the horrible low/low-mid bass rumble from having ports, plus they aren't heavy, but not as loud but plenty loud enough. One could happily do a gig, but sounds better with MOAR!! The Barefaced stuff is really good though, suits any music in a lot of situations. I'm tempted to drop Alex an email about his 69'er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1354146601' post='1882870'] Swapped those to the Ampeg SVT210 AV's and I'm just as happy, only I don't have the horrible low/low-mid bass rumble from having ports, plus they aren't heavy, but not as loud but plenty loud enough. [/quote] Interesting.. I get the low/low-mid rumble on some stages. Does using a sealed cab completely eradicate this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1354157563' post='1882930'] Interesting.. I get the low/low-mid rumble on some stages. Does using a sealed cab completely eradicate this? [/quote] It might give the cab a different tune, and that might cut down the lows... which is why the 810 cab is so well used on large stages. You really DO NOT want wallowing bass bleeding into everywhere in the mix. It is THERE but not everywhere. Of course, you have have TOO much bass You look or hear, industry standard bass monitor rigs and you will not find a boomy cab. SWR, from 20 years ago with their Goliaths, etc..Eden XLTs.. and the iconic Ampeg fridge... I use 2x210 with a HEAVY amp and the sound can be FULL..but never boomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I've just gone over to Vanderkley - used to love the Mark cabs but this stuff is incredible! Using a 410 on its own now (4 ohm model) and it fills the room! Bought a 112 as well for theatre work and rehearsal use etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I use mine with either 1 or 2 Aguilar GS112 cabs. I get a nice full, rounded sound out of them. Most of the time I have the tone controls on the amp at 12 o'clock and the VLE at about a quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 [quote name='spike' timestamp='1354279285' post='1884347'] ....I use mine with either 1 or 2 Aguilar GS112 cabs. I get a nice full, rounded sound out of them. Most of the time I have the tone controls on the amp at 12 o'clock and the VLE at about a quarter.... [/quote] I forgot.... I played my LM2 with 2 GS112 cabs as well. Fabulous sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I used the Markbass 410HR and my Schroeder 1515L with mine, with a Sansamp in front of it. Great sound (and more than enough of it for a loud drummer) with either - the Schroeders don't suit every amp, but work well with the LMIII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Currently running my LM 3 through a Barefaced Super12T for the bigger gigs and through a recently aquired Midget T for smaller venues. Both cabs sound great! The midget is full of surprises!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 [quote name='spike' timestamp='1354279285' post='1884347'] I use mine with either 1 or 2 Aguilar GS112 cabs. I get a nice full, rounded sound out of them. Most of the time I have the tone controls on the amp at 12 o'clock and the VLE at about a quarter. [/quote] Good full cabs with great low end. New strings and the cabs are great... but for me, when the strings dull off... I went hunting the sound too much for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenYork Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Got mine running through a MarkBass 152 Standard. Has a massive low end on it and its a one man lift into the car. I do fancy a MarkBass 4x10 for the smaller venues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, markbass 104hf witha a LM2 was the best rig I have ever had. Also good with a 102p although not as loud or big sounding Best compromise, a standard 210 ported top and bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Been using my LMII (actually, probably nottswarwick's old one!) through an EBS 2x12 NEO and I'm very happy with the sound it makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1357126008' post='1917684'] Been using my LMII (actually, probably nottswarwick's old one!) through an EBS 2x12 NEO and I'm very happy with the sound it makes. [/quote] Yep, my old one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I run my LM Tube through an EAD Foundation 212. I've used Aguilar DB's and GS's and I've heard a back to back comparison with a Barefaced cab (albeit an earlier one) and I've not heard better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 [quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1357128752' post='1917739'] I run my LM Tube through an EAD Foundation 212. I've used Aguilar DB's and GS's and I've heard a back to back comparison with a Barefaced cab (albeit an earlier one) and I've not heard better. [/quote] I love the look of those EAD 212's. Did I read somewhere that they are only building them to order now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Use an LMK through my Techamp 4 x 12 or one or two EA m-lines, They are great amps so as you see above they will sound great though any quality cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Have used mine through many cabs and it has sounded pretty good through each. Great if you only have 15 mins to sound check, as is too often the case! My favourite combo is paired with my own 212. A Markbass club600f32. They pair up brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1357146489' post='1918159'] I love the look of those EAD 212's. Did I read somewhere that they are only building them to order now? [/quote] You'd need to speak to Dave Perry that makes them. He's a top bloke, very friendly and he might have some builds in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I often use a LM3 thru a Bergantino HS410 Not that keen on MB cabs myself..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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