lawriemacmillan Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi all I've just picked this amp up at Kenny's Music in Dunfermline - Scotland's only official Markbass stockist. Has anyone got one yet? I'll be doing a club gig with it tomorrow night through my two Aguilar GS112s. I could do with a bit of user advice to see how the 'Colour' control (which I believe is like the VLE control found on other Markbass heads) affects the other controls, such as the EQ and the Compressor. Lawrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I saw this at GAK a few weeks ago, looks like a fun bit of kit. Would have tried it but was fooling around with an ampeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I really like these, Bassgear in Twyford has the head & matching cab. They work really well together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Why not use an old trusted amp for the gig and tinker around with this at rehearsals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I was in GAK a few months ago when a dude was returning one for not being loud enough. Think he went away with an Ampeg head (1200 watt jobbie?) I thought it sounded great when they fired it up in the shop to test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1327695506' post='1515654'] Why not use an old trusted amp for the gig and tinker around with this at rehearsals. [/quote] Thanks I know what you mean, but our rehearsals are really for practicing new songs. I'll need to bring it on a gig to see how how it handles the increasing volume throughout the night, and the breadth of styles in the repertoire. Tonight will be the time to find out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='fender73' timestamp='1327742615' post='1516007'] I was in GAK a few months ago when a dude was returning one for not being loud enough. Think he went away with an Ampeg head (1200 watt jobbie?) I thought it sounded great when they fired it up in the shop to test it. [/quote] I've learned not to get my hopes up too much...so many disappointments over the years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm getting GAS for one of these. Bloody hell..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 The head [i]made[/i] my gig last night! Super tight midrange when required. Smooth top end (in that old Ampeg way). The 'Colour' control really brought out the Motown tones, especially with a touch of the Compressor, speaking of which, made the occasional slapped parts rich and 'spike'-free. Something I've had a problem with when using lightweight digital amps through my 12s. I recommend trying one on a gig asap! Sweet talk your local dealer into letting it out the shop over a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Noooooooooo!!!!! That sounds too good! Bugger. [quote name='lawriemacmillan' timestamp='1327849635' post='1517600'] The head [i]made[/i] my gig last night! Super tight midrange when required. Smooth top end (in that old Ampeg way). The 'Colour' control really brought out the Motown tones, especially with a touch of the Compressor, speaking of which, made the occasional slapped parts rich and 'spike'-free. Something I've had a problem with when using lightweight digital amps through my 12s. I recommend trying one on a gig asap! Sweet talk your local dealer into letting it out the shop over a weekend. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Still [i]loving[/i] this amp....but I see Markbass just displayed a prototype 800 watt version at NAMM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='molan' timestamp='1327690727' post='1515546'] I really like these, Bassgear in Twyford has the head & matching cab. [/quote] Not any more they don't! Edited May 18, 2012 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I did a video review of this head and matching sig cab in iGuitar Magazine recently. Nice piece of kit fo'sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1337343852' post='1658485'] I did a video review of this head and matching sig cab in iGuitar Magazine recently. Nice piece of kit fo'sure! [/quote] Your video helped me pull the trigger Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 They were a good price too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1337343950' post='1658489'] Your video helped me pull the trigger Dan! [/quote] Excellent! I'm really pleased! It was a joy to review that stack too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) I directly compared this one to a tonehammer 500, a puma 500, a EA micro, an lm tube and a TC rh 450. I personally like the TTE500 best, directly followed by the tonehammer 500. a great amp, congrats. edit: I had forgotten: the reidmar was in the crowd, too. Edited May 18, 2012 by the_krysh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1337344375' post='1658507'] They were a good price too [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Tried this head a while back at the Gallery, whilst I was unable to crank it, it sounded great with the matching cab... no doubt helped by the extraordinary Sadowsky I was using also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1337348595' post='1658627'] [/quote] Did I hear that a second cab headed in your general direction as well? If so, I bet the stack looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opticaleye Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I love this amp. I have another one of these Markbass Club 121's and they go really well together. I've also paired it with an Ampeg 410HLF at a jam night and I had such a wide grin standing in the audience listening to the other bass players through it. Rich and versatile with the depth and character of the better all-tube amps. I expected an easier solution to the LM2/ DHA VT1EQ I've been using - but it's so much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1338307834' post='1672495'] Did I hear that a second cab headed in your general direction as well? If so, I bet the stack looks awesome! [/quote] You heard correct Barrie. It looks, and more importantly sounds, incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Woo hoo - that looks great! I wondered about exactly this set up. I bet the 2x15's kill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1338314585' post='1672653'] I bet the 2x15's kill [/quote] Indeed, it's incredibly loud (not that I need that), the lows are full yet controlled, and the tweeter control and "colour" give a nice sheen to the sound to avoid any danger of mudiness. Very happy.... Mind you, the 1x12 cab stack looks a good option too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1338314912' post='1672656'] Indeed, it's incredibly loud (not that I need that), the lows are full yet controlled, and the tweeter control and "colour" give a nice sheen to the sound to avoid any danger of mudiness. Very happy.... Mind you, the 1x12 cab stack looks a good option too! [/quote] I always thought those 15's would work well as a pair. They can go pretty low on their own but they don't get 'boomy'. Running a 2nd one should fill the sound out nicely without it all becoming just low bass. I tried the pair of Bag End 15's when Phil had them & they sounded great. First time I've ever tried 2x15's together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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