BenGoldingBass

Maybe a touch far from London then. Argh

Where are you based? Interested in trying one of these out 

32 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I suppose the high-end roll-off is only really a factor if you DI to FOH PA,  wanting your stage sound going out there, it affects this a fair bit. That`s what I found, and one of the reasons why I shifted from Markbass gear. If however it`s only ever used as backline in pub sized venues then not an issue.

Do you mean how boosting the treble through EQ to counteract the roll-off would affect FOH? If so, good point...

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On 3/31/2018 at 20:46, M@23 said:

For function work, I think it's hard to beat the Markbass Ninja 122. It just does it all, in a cab with a small footprint, that weighs 18kg. They're 8 ohm, so you could run two, if needed. 

Defo check one out if you're able to. 

Do the Ninja 112's still have a bit of that top end roll off? Only thing is then you're getting two thirds of the way to a BF/VK price wise...

On 3/31/2018 at 13:15, Lozz196 said:

 Markbass cabs tend to have a high-end roll-off, whereas the more flat-response Barefaced let the whole sound through.

I really need to have a play through a Barefaced cab, I've been hearing so many good things about them but never actually seen/heard one in person...

On 3/31/2018 at 13:51, Al Krow said:

Or you could simply get an EQ pedal and notch up the treble frequencies to address the high end roll-off with Markbass cabs (assuming you don't actually want that 'warmer' overall Markbass head + cab sound!).

Obviously also depends on your budget - the other 'higher-end' cabs mentioned (BF, VK, TKS. Tecamp/Eich) are approximately double the price of Markbass ones.

I do generally like the warmer sound of Markbass rigs, which was a big reason I went for the Tube500. However I feel the double markbass set up (head + cab) can be a bit too much in some situations. Would the high-end roll-off you speak of not be counteracted by just boosting the treble on the head?

I was very impressed by the Vanderkley cabs at the bass show a few years back, but as you say, quite big jump in the price tag...

Anyone have experience with any two or more of the "high-end" cabs mentioned and able to draw comparisons?

On 3/31/2018 at 13:51, Al Krow said:

PS @BenGoldingBass - if that was your first post, welcome to BC!

I had another profile but hadn't posted in a while and can't retrieve my account for various reasons. But thank you nonetheless!

Hello fellow bassketeers!

I have recently acquired a Little Mark Tube 500 and I love the thing to bits. Just got back from using it on tour and I couldn't be happier!!

I've been running it through my EBS Proline 210 cab and it makes for a good combo. However the tweeter is knackered and I've been considering a new cab for ages as it's a bit of a brick for a 210... (22kg / 49lbs).

I'm looking for two set-ups moving forward:

• A touring rig. Thinking 410, 610 or two cabs stacked. Just something that gets me closer to ear height without stacking it on a box bigger than the cab itself...
• A "function" rig. Lightweight!!! Been looking at Markbass Travelller series, Vanderkley, etc...

Obviously I'd want to be able to safely run the Tube 500 through each set-up (500w @ 4ohm, 300w @ 8ohm).

Any recommendations or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated! Mainly hoping for people with experience running Markbass amps through different cabinets.

Thanks in advance

P.S. Anyone else have experience with the Tube500?