Markbass Jeff berlin

[peety]

Just looking for a bit of info considering a change of amplification currently using a fender rumble 500 watt 210 combo which has served me really well, however I prefer 15's really and the Jeff berlin has caught my eye.

I play in a covers band pretty wide variety of stuff from current to indie to 60's and 70's , we do a mixture of pub gigs and private parties functions weddings etc, generally di but do occasional gigs where the combo would be stand alone.


Be interested to hear from anyone with experience of one of these in terms of tone power etc

Cheers Steve

[TheGreek]

I had a JB Markbass for a short time - sold as I wasn't impressed - I felt it needed a compressor to get the tones I wanted.

Remember that I'm really a Trace Elliot fan which the MB can't emulate without adding pedals. If this isn't what you're after, ignore this comment.

The MB is surprisingly loud considering it's weight/size - a friend of mine gigged his without any issues as do many others so that isn't going to be something you'll need to worry about.

[peety]

Thanks for that due to the amount of gigs I do at the moment I need something that is light and portable which to be fair the fender is just looking for a change and on the face of it the JB fits the bill

[guybrush threepwood]

I had one, and found it pretty great. Very loud and present, and you can get loads of different tones from them. The lack of tweeter doesn't mean it's lacking in high end either - perhaps not hifi Marcus sounding, but really musical.

[Dan Dare]

A pal has a JB combo and I've used it. Surprisingly pokey for its size and smooth sound (without being dull). Very musical, as guybrush says. You'll probably need a pedal or two if dirty/overdriven sounds are your thang, but aside from that, it's a great little combo.

[peety]

Thanks gents pretty much what I wanted to hear there were a couple up for sale not long ago but soda law dictates now I wan t one none to be found

Looks like I might have to buy new

Thanks

[yorks5stringer]

You could try posting in 'Items Wanted'.....?

[peety]

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You could try posting in 'Items Wanted'.....?
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Good point I had thought about that and will probably try that route first but I usually miss out on anything going


Cheers steve

[Dan Dare]

Have a look at other MB combos - the 102P for example. There is a definite MB sound in my experience - smooth, quite weighty and not bright/clicky (if that makes any sense) - that they all seem to share. If you like the MB sound, one of their other combos may suit. The JB is £800-£900 new, so you could save yourself quite a bit if you can find something used that you like.

[kevster]

On 05/11/2017 at 07:42, peety said:

Just looking for a bit of info considering a change of amplification currently using a fender rumble 500 watt 210 combo which has served me really well, however I prefer 15's really and the Jeff berlin has caught my eye.

I play in a covers band pretty wide variety of stuff from current to indie to 60's and 70's , we do a mixture of pub gigs and private parties functions weddings etc, generally di but do occasional gigs where the combo would be stand alone.


Be interested to hear from anyone with experience of one of these in terms of tone power etc

Cheers Steve

You could try the Rumble 15" extension speaker with the 2 x 10".

[AlpherMako4]

I have to Rumble 200 with the 15. It’s mega loud. And I love it. Also have a super Redhead, nothing beats that in a game of top trumps!

[Chris2112]

 

I've had my Markbass Jeff Berlin since March or April this year. I absolutely love it. If you had told me ten years ago that there would be a 15" combo that sounded this rich and musical I would have laughed until I had died. But the proof really is in the pudding. 

 

For my tastes, the amp must sound great first, and any other consideration is secondary. The JB has a tremendous tone, but it's also loud and light, two big plus points.