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    Hi, Just realised, sorry guys, really tired after late gig, oh boy,
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    Just browsing and saw this Little Mark Rocker head, was looking at the Little Mark Tube but was put off that a bit by a fellow Basschatters view, so anyone used one of these boyo's. Have a Markbass Combo, but looking to get a head and cabs instead The GroovyPlucker
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    [quote name='machinehead' post='825766' date='May 2 2010, 06:57 PM']Just another thought. My CMD121P is still here - the one I didn't sell you. You could try that as an extension cab ( amp disconnnected) to give an approximate idea of the sound you'd get. It would be less impressive than a 121H cab because the volume is much less but still, might be worth a try before you spend more cash? (I'm glad you didn't end up buying mine now because I would feel bad at you not liking it - LOL) Also, there's a guy selling a 2 x 10 combo with 1 x 15 cab in Whitehead. Check gumtree. Frank.[/quote] I checked that ad on gumtree but I think it's sold or something, there was some reason why I didn't get in touch, but I'll have another look, Thanks again frank
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    [quote name='machinehead' post='825695' date='May 2 2010, 05:47 PM']Here's my tuppence worth.... Don't judge the Markbass gear too quickly. Take your time and get used to it. Play a few rehearsals, use it on a smaller gig. Try different settings, especially try the VLE and VPF filters. Let your ears get used to a totally different sound from your old rig. I disagree with those who think the Markbasss gear isn't warm sounding. To my ears, it is warm and as close to valve sounding as any small SS amp I've heard. I have no desire to buy a tube amp. I just prefer the clean but warm sound I have now. Valve amp lovers will never agree with that, so it's each to his own I suppose. Beedsters suggestion of a a Tech 21 or similar is good advice. I have a sansamp programmable DI box. It does warm things up if that's your preference but I rarely use it. I find the Markbass sound to be OK as it is. I just tweak the EQ on the amp. The 121H is a loud combo on its own once you get used to getting the best from it. I've had several Markbass cabs. I would say, if you want more volume and just a "bigger" sound, get the matching 1 x 12 cab 121H. You could knock walls down with that pairing. It's only my opinion, but I wouldn't bother with any other cab with the combo you already own - except the 121H cab. IMO, you don't need more power than the LMII gives. I've used mine ( and a LM I before that) for years in all sorts of venues and never been underpowered. If you need to go louder than that, then the PA has got to be the answer or your hearing will suffer. BTW, I have a Barefaced Compact 1 x 15 cab and a Barefaced Midget on the way. These are excetional cabs and very lightweight. You're welcome to try them if it helps your quest for "light and loud". I use and LM II amp for this. I hope this is of some help and that you evenually get on with your Markbass gear. I think you just need to give it time. Frank.[/quote] Cheers frank, I see there's someone on here selling a barefaced 1x15. still can't see past my 1x15, 2x10 set up, I'm blinkered, would also like to keep same manufacturer on stage, I'm a bugger for stage presentation and it would look really tidy, as long as it does what I want, lol,
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='825678' date='May 2 2010, 05:36 PM']You might find I bought that (and sold my other Walkabout head the same day). But yes, it would have However, the Walkabout combo is not especially light, it's heavier than the Markbass Jeff Berlin 15 combo I used to own for example. If you have the CMD12 at present, I can't help thinking you should at least experiment with something valvey in front of it, that way your rig does two things well? Chris[/quote] Not too worried about the weight, as I was lumping around two flighcases previously, but am really wanting to go back to my favoured 2x10, 1x15 arrangement, have always had that, not sure I'm gonna spend money on a MB 1x15 ext cab. was gonna get some MB FX too. Anyway gona gig it again tonight and see how it goes. Will speak to the shop I got it from and maybe swap for that MB tube amp and see how that compares, will let you know. Clarky's walkabout finishes soon but don't have the reddies yet to bid on it, so it'll have to go elsewhere, would still be worried I'd miss out on the bottom end with 2x12's tho. Thanks for all your wonderful advice thus far.
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='825660' date='May 2 2010, 05:22 PM']As per my last post, Markbass ain't known for warmth. Mesa? There's tubey warmth by the ton for ya! If you're spending that sort of money a Walkabout would be a good shout. Chris[/quote] There's guy selling a walkabout and ext cab on here, d'ya reckon that'd give me the warmth, oomph I'm looking for? Play in a covers band so like the tightness of the MB, but as mentioned the character seems nullified, don't want to go overboard with the tube sound, but just need more wamth etc. Do you know if the 2x12's handle well?
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='825653' date='May 2 2010, 05:16 PM']The combo is plenty loud enough. But.... I never liked Markbass gear over a certain volume, it just lacked character and guts. I'd experiment with some boxes between bass and amp. Put a Tech 21 VT or similar in front of it and it livens things up a bit. Keeps the rig small also [/quote] You're right, plenty loud, but little in character and warmth. Didn't you have the Mesa Walkabout? If so how did that compare in tone/character? As mentioned, looking at the LM Tube 800w
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    [quote name='mikhay77' post='825648' date='May 2 2010, 05:12 PM']Ha ha.I had exactly the same combo,did the usual,tried to slim down,needles to say gone back to 4x10s.It sounded amazing in my front room but in rehearsal I struggled to hear it without it farting out and the first gig,I had to get the old faithfull 1048h and couple it with that(good thing about having a tranny van).It might be just me but the neo/digital is not for me,it just lacked something,but cant knock the weight thing though.Suppose I should of tried a MB extension cab![/quote] Yeah, know what you mean. Had an Ashdown Rig prior to this, 1x15, 2x10 cab, and a full rack of gear, but it was just too bulky to manouevere, am seriously contemplating the LittleMark Tube 800w, and 2x10, 1x15 cabs.
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    Have just got a MB CMD 121H combo, but need more oomph, does any rate/think that the Litle Mark Tube 800w with a 2x10 [standard or traveller] and a 1x15 [same] would give me the warmth, grunt, feel that seems to be missing from my combo. Main reason for buying the combo was to cut down the size and make portability easier. All MB seems to be light anyway, so 3 pieces shoudn't be a problem. The GroovyPlucker
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    [quote name='tonyc090' post='214392' date='Jun 7 2008, 02:51 PM']Mark Bass - STD 151 HR. 1 x 15 Bass cabinet 400w Absolutely as new. Swap for Mark Bass Traveller 102P. 2 x 10 cabinet or £350 cash[/quote] Hi, Have you any pics of the 1x15 cab, is it 8ohms? Am interested but would need it posted, Cheers The GroovyPlucker
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    [quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='825491' date='May 2 2010, 01:36 PM']Yeah, all the cabs have a tweeter control on the side, something which is missing from the combos. To be honest, for my tone, I find that I don't normally use the tweeter - Mark Bass speakers tend to be punchy as heck anyway.[/quote] I see you have the Jeff Berlin Combo and a 1x15, how does it sound for you, plenty of punch I guess, but does it have warmth and grunt, me's thinking MB is more for Bass twiddlers & noodlers in the upper registry? I like the root bottom end grunt, but need portability, can also noodle, but need that warmth as well as tightness, am I looking in the wrong place, or just got the wrong set up? The GroovyPlucker
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    [quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='825328' date='May 2 2010, 09:17 AM']The NY 15 is a great cab; really deep, but tight and focused as well. However, it does have the piezo tweeter discussed above. I've found this can sound good on a fretted bass, as it adds a lovely glassy top end (as long as you don't have it turned up too high). However, if you use distortion / overdrive, you'll want to turn it off completely, as it makes the tweeter sound like a wasp farting. [/quote] Other possibilty I've thought of was swapping the 1x12 combo for a 2x10 combo with the 1x15 underneath giving me back my preferred set of 1x15 2x10. I live in Northern Ireland, and there's feck all shops over here, so can't get my hands on stuff to try. BTW you can turn off the tweeter then? The GroovyPlucker
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    [quote name='machinehead' post='810858' date='Apr 18 2010, 10:35 PM']It depends on how much volume you need. The 121H is a lovely amp and would be my first choice. The 2 x 10 might be a little louder and has a beautiful sound but, as posted above, the tweeter can sound a bit harsh. I did have a Markbass 1 x 15 cab which I used with the LMII ( And LM I before that) and it was a sweet sounding cab too. Best setup I had was a pair of Markbass 2 x 10s. One cab for small gigs, two for bigger rooms. A bit expensive for this setup but worth it for the sound and flexiblity. You could always buy the 121H and add a 1 x 12 cab later if you find you need it? Frank[/quote] Have just bought the 121H combo, but finding it a little bit weak, have only gigged it twice, but was gonna buy a NY 1x15 to go with it, but am really unsure now, could trade for a 3x10 combo? I like a good bit of grunt from my bass set up, but found that missing, there was a defined sound there, but not much oomph. Any one reckon adding a 1x15 might give me that, or would a mesa walkabout jhave that more edge, thoughts The GroovyPlucker
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    [attachment=48569:P1010220.JPG][attachment=48570:P1010223.JPG][attachment=48571:P1010226.JPG][attach ment=48346:Photo044.jpg] [not the best pic, will try get a better one up soon] My whole rig is up for sale, downsizing. [size=5]Ashdown MARK KING RACKMOUNT AMP. £600[/size] [Just been brought to my attention that new these are retailing at £699, but this amp is less than a year old and still under warranty] Ashdown AL MK500 Amp Head Description Ashdown has worked in conjunction with Mark King create an amplifier which meets the UK bass legend’s requirements for absolute fidelity and clarity, precision tone shaping and masses of power on tap for stunning dynamics. The result is the AL-MK500, a 575 Watts RMS funk powerhouse with low impedance instrument input, illuminated VU meter, Harmonic Emphasis, 12-band graphic EQ, switchable pre and post EQ balanced DI output, tuner output with mute switch, line output, effects loop and speaker outputs on jack and Speakon connectors. "This amp takes my sound to a whole new level" reports a delighted Mr King. "It's so dynamic, so alive!" Specifications •Power Output (RMS) 575W / 900W Peak •Line Input Impedance 3.9M Ohms, Input range 150mV to 20V P-P •Line Output Impedance 1K Ohms, Level 0dBu Nominal •DI Output 600 Ohms balanced / Level -20dBu nominal •Tuner Output Impedance 22k Ohms / Level 0dBu nominal •Output Impedance 4 Ohms •EQ +/– 15dB @ 12 Centre Frequencies •Effects Send Impedance 22k Ohms / Level 0dBu nominal •Effects Return Impedance 10K Ohms / Level 0dBu Nominal •H x W x D (mm) 195 x 525 x 325 •Weight (kg) 14 •XLR Input Balanced 600 Ohms, Input range 100mV to 10V p-p •Digital Output Impedance None Used by •Mark King - Level 42 •James Gregory - The Ordinary Boys •Jauqo III-X - Jauqo III-X Reality •Miiko Watanabe - Gwen Stefani [size=4]LINE 6 BASS POD PRO + FOOTCONTROLLER £150 [/size] Bass POD Pro NEW!!! The "must have" direct recording tool for guitarist, POD becomes a family. Introducing Bass POD Pro. Now bass players can enjoy the instant tonal gratification to which thousands of POD owners worldwide have become addicted. Bass POD Pro is a rackmount version of Bass POD, featuring Line 6 amp and speaker cabinet modeling, bass effects modeling (including programmable compressor), a crossover, noise gate and more! In addition, Bass POD Pro’s unique Dual Output design allows you to have amp/cab/effects tones on one output, and a high quality D.I. (with or without effects) on the other. With 1/4 inch and XLR analog outputs, AES/EBU and SPDIF digital outputs, mono pre and post effect loops, and line level input (great for re-amping or processing non-bass sources), Bass POD Pro is perfect for professional recording and performance. All POD family products feature: •Award winning Line 6 Amp Models that emulate an all-star collection of legendary amplifiers. •36 user memory locations so that you can create your own customized collection of killer sounds. Organize them to match your set list, your session needs, or any doggone thing you want. After all, it's YOUR POD! •Separate Headphone output to keep your neighbors (or your spouse, for that matter) from staging a counterattack when you're writing that first big hit in your apartment at 3am. •Chromatic Tuner, because playing out of tune isn't cool. •Cabinet Tuning Mode. The Amp/Direct switch allows POD to be optimized for different applications. Select Direct when running POD directly into a mixer or recorder. Select Amp when using POD as a tone-shaping front end for another amp. POD delivers several tuning modes for the Amp position, selectable at power-up. For example, by default, POD products for guitar expect to be plugged into the guitar input of an open-backed combo. Other tuning modes allow POD to be optimized for connection to the power amp input of a closed-back system, or into closed-back cabinets. •ToneTransfer Compatibility. Line 6's ToneTransfer Web Library, is constantly expanding. The sounds you collect transfer seamlessly between POD, POD Pro, and Flextone II series amps, so wherever you go, all your sounds can make the trip. As if all this wasn't enough, we also include the POD Tools CD which contains: •Emagic™ SoundDiver™ software (PC/Mac) for expanded feature access via MIDI. You can get at additional effects parameters, do strange things with the wah functions and lots of other fun stuff.. BASS POD PRO SPECIFICATIONS Bass Amp Models 16, customizable Digital Effects 16 Cabinet Models 16 DI Output 24-bit Digital Outputs (ASE/EBU and S/PDIF) with sync to external word clock Output Dual mode XLR balanced direct outs, dual ¼” unbalanced outs Out 1 - model sound out Out 2 - unprocessed direct out (DI) User Programmable Channels 36 Headphone out & Midi Yes Dual Channel (Amp and DI) Balanced or Unbalanced +4/-10 outputs Unique dual outputs allow a mix of modeled bass amp sounds and direct sound - with effects always available at the modeled output and optional on the direct output. Model Output Select amp and cab models and effects with A.I.R. The Line 6 innovation, A.I.R. (Acoustically Integrated Recording outputs) simulates the interaction of amplifiers, cabinets, speakers, microphones and the recording room during the recording process. D.I. Output Direct out available simultaneous with the modeled output. Effects are optional via the Apply FX to D.I. switch Dual Mode Outputs Live Mode: Simultaneous feeds for on-stage amp and PA mixer. 1/4 inch model output carries both DI and modeled signal without A.I.R. to the stage amp. XLR carries the mic level DI and modeled signals with speaker simulation to the PA. Studio Mode: Both XLR and 1/4 inch outputs carry the DI and modeled signal with A.I.R. to the recording console. 1/4 inch is -10dBV; XLR is +4dBu. Compressor Bass POD Pro has a full-time, studio quality compressor modeled from the studio standard LA-2A. Cabinet Tuning Modes Four cabinet tuning modes let you optimize the output of Bass POD Pro to your choice of speaker/cab configurations. A.Standard Tuning - This setting is ideal for full-range systems (and is the default setting) B.Bass Boost - Try this setting with small diameter speakers C.Mid Boost - Try this setting to enhance mid presence. D.Treble Boost - Use this setting when driving bass-heavy cabs ToneTransfer Any or all of the sounds in Bass POD Pro can be transferred to (and from) any other Bass POD or Bass POD Pro with a simple MIDI connection. In addition, an expanding ToneTransfer library of sounds is available at www.line6.com. Users can search the library by musical style, artist, etc, access tones with SoundDiver software, and add their own tones to the library. [size=4]ALSO HAVE A 6U FLIGHTCASE WITH WHEELS ON THE BOTTOM FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION, THIS WAS CUSTOM MADE BY FLIGHTCASE WAREHOUSE. [£100] Assynia 19" 1U 6-Way Rack Mount PDU UK Power Horizontal POWER SUPPLY [£50] THE WHOLE LOT FOR £900, OR WILL SELL SEPERATLY, THEY ARE ALSO ON EBAY.[/size] ashdown cab is also up for sale on here, this is also flighcased
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    [quote name='theosd' post='819114' date='Apr 26 2010, 11:41 AM']I have gigged one of these solidly for the past 2.5 years now in a 5 piece (loud) covers band and various originals projects and it has never let me down. It's loud enough for all but the hugest of venues. One hand lift, simple but great features and a great crystal clear and rounded tone. Can't praise it enough, it has more than paid for itself in terms of petrol, ease of transport and sound quality. Add an 8ohm extension cab and it pumps out a ridiculous 500w+! I believe the head is essentially the same as the little mark 2. Not surprised this is the first one I've seen for sale on here, they're keepers for sure.[/quote] Hi, Just got myself one of these babies, with the extra cab dy'a reckon it'll pump out some serious noise in a biggish hall? The GroovyPlucker
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