NAD: Mark Bass AG 1000

[fretmeister]

Finally here.

 

Only had 5 mins with it so far but it sounds good and has that warmth MB amps usually have.

 

Quite different to the RM800 but that's a good thing as I like a bit of variety.

 

Bit of fan noise (not as quiet as the Ashdown) but no louder than a pretty quiet PC that isn't doing anything taxing. 

Might take it to rehearsal on Saturday to see what happens in the mix.

 

 

 

Edited June 15, 2022 by fretmeister

[Lozz196]

Nice frequency settings, plenty there to suit a Precision and a Jazz quite nicely 

[fretmeister]

I need to remember if any of my basses have rounds on them to try it with that as well as flats!

[Chienmortbb]

I wonder why they have chosen the AG prefix, surely it creates confusion with Aguilar's model numbering?

[fretmeister]

6 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said:

I wonder why they have chosen the AG prefix, surely it creates confusion with Aguilar's model numbering?

Because it’s the Andrew Gouche signature model.

 

[Chienmortbb]

I bet he does not know who I am either 🤣

[fretmeister]

 

He’s mainly a session player and musical director for some big acts. Also big in American gospel stuff.

 

Monster player.

[fretmeister]

Rehearsed with it this morning.

 

It’s very loud and punchy. Great sound with a Super Twin.

[molan]

Having tried soooo many different amp brands and configurations over the years, I’ve found that Markbass simply ‘work’ for me better than any other. 
 

In fact, so much so that I currently have an order in for no less than 3 new heads (matching gig head and a studio one plus a Nano backup for gigging), a pair of cabs (both 4 ohms for different situations) and a small rehearsal/acoustic combo. 
 

All are replacements for existing MB gear, which I’ve put up for sale. I’ve now worked out exactly which combinations I want and am excited to settle in with them. 
 

The AG, and MM, heads were both on my list but I settled on the warmer tones of a small valve pre head instead. Also don’t need more than 500w into the 4ohm cabs. 
 

I bet the AG sounds monstrous at full whack!

[fretmeister]

Gigged it today.

 

Very pleased. 

[Beedster]

On 15/06/2022 at 20:28, fretmeister said:

 

He’s mainly a session player and musical director for some big acts. Also big in American gospel stuff.

 

Monster player.

 

So yes, he can play 👍

[fretmeister]

I am really enjoying this amp. It's a step up again from the Marcus Miller one I had.

It's really punchy and the EQ is now my favourite on any MB amp I've had.