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Hi hive mind!
Just thinking out loud, but what compact combos are out there that offer real full range clarity, and giggable volume, without costing the earth?

Thanks for your input!
Eude

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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496319429' post='3310454']
You can pick up a Trace Elliot for around £200-250 - does everything you'll ever need it to.
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Ah, I should've added to the requirements that it should be reasonably compact and lightweight.
I used to own a Trace combo years back, I loved it, but my back did not enjoy carrying it flights of stairs before and after I gigged it :(
I'll edit my post now.

Eude

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1496320685' post='3310474']
How about [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mark_Bass_121_Alain_Caron_Lite_combo.html"]this[/url]?
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Oh, that's pretty much bang on!

Eude

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[quote name='eude' timestamp='1496324448' post='3310516']
Any thoughts on the Markbass Ninja 2x10 combo?

Eude
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First thought that popped into my head was I'd prefer it with either Black or acid green speakers matching the facia rather than the yellow.

I'd like to hear on though

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Guest Jecklin

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1496318929' post='3310448']
Hi hive mind!
Just thinking out loud, but what compact combos are out there that offer real full range clarity, and giggable volume, without costing the earth?

Thanks for your input!
Eude
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Is this theoretically to take over from your Mibass set up?

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[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1496343730' post='3310762']
There's a saying - "Compact/light, inexpensive, good sounding. Pick two".
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Though with the Markbass combos & if you find £5-600 isn't expensive (which for a combo, it isn't), then you can get all 3.

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[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1496335217' post='3310674']
Is this theoretically to take over from your Mibass set up?
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Yup, it's a lovely setup, but I don't feel it does the full range of my 6 string quite the justice it deserves.
I can hear a lot more through headphones via the amp, or when I've DI'd for recording too...

Eude

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[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1496389477' post='3310934']
Though with the Markbass combos & if you find £5-600 isn't expensive (which for a combo, it isn't), then you can get all 3.
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Yup, I agree, I don't think £600 odd is too much for something like this.

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Another fan of Markbass combos here
My CMD 102P was a great combo
I only sold it to get separates, and a flexible arrangement of different amp heads with different cabs for flexibility.....

I still have a Markbass 102 traveller cab, it's stupidly lightweight, and sounds brilliant

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You can't get much more full-range and flat response than this: [url="https://www.glockenklang.de/en/products/bass_systems/blue_sky_combo_duo_art.htm"]https://www.glockenk...mbo_duo_art.htm[/url]

Edit: not very affordable though

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To ease my aching bones I picked up a Markbass 121H from the Classifieds here. It's range is great, and I've never had it beyond a quarter volume yet, so I probably won't need to budget for the extension cab I thought I might need.

I've been running it alongside the Trace combo used and loved for years and I honestly can't hear anything lacking, so as a one handed carry solution it looks like it's staying.

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[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1496399343' post='3311054']
You can't get much more full-range and flat response than this: [url="https://www.glockenklang.de/en/products/bass_systems/blue_sky_combo_duo_art.htm"]https://www.glockenk...mbo_duo_art.htm[/url]

Edit: not very affordable though
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Wow that's a pricey! I'm sure it's worth it though, I've got a lottery ticket for tonight...

Eude

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[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1496401190' post='3311068']
To ease my aching bones I picked up a Markbass 121H from the Classifieds here. It's range is great, and I've never had it beyond a quarter volume yet, so I probably won't need to budget for the extension cab I thought I might need.

I've been running it alongside the Trace combo used and loved for years and I honestly can't hear anything lacking, so as a one handed carry solution it looks like it's staying.
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As a matter of interest, what kind of Trace combo are you comparing it to?
I used to have a 1x15 7 band one, and I loved the sound, just couldn't deal with the weight on my own any more.

Eude

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[quote name='eude' timestamp='1496392865' post='3310978']


Have they stopped making their little combos now?
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Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself.

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[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496407452' post='3311171']
Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself.
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Wo!
This would pretty much do everything! >> https://carvinaudio.com/collections/mb-series-bass-combos/products/mb12

Eude

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[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496407452' post='3311171']
Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself.
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[url="https://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/categories/amplifiers/carvin"]Sound Unlimited[/url] are their UK dealer now.

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