mrdirtyrob Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sooooo, with the little mark 3 coming out, should I be expecting to see plenty of LM2's being sold off at bargain prices? Good Lord I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'm happy with my LMII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 can't see a rush for LMIII's feature set doesn't seem to be that much improved, can't imagine the tone being that much better / different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Aargh - still no mute switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I cant see why it should, and anyone considering a lightweight amp would probably have a look at the competition as well rather than just buying a LM3 on the basis that it must be better than the LM2, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusknia Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Been seeing alot more LMII's on Basschat and Talkbass classifieds since the news broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdirtyrob Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 [quote name='Tusknia' post='441842' date='Mar 22 2009, 04:54 PM']Been seeing alot more LMII's on Basschat and Talkbass classifieds since the news broke.[/quote] Let's hope that keeps up for a few more months until I have enough money to bag me one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) [quote name='bass_ferret' post='441803' date='Mar 22 2009, 03:46 PM']I cant see why it should, and anyone considering a lightweight amp would probably have a look at the competition as well rather than just buying a LM3 on the basis that it must be better than the LM2,[/quote] [quote name='Tusknia' post='441842' date='Mar 22 2009, 04:54 PM']Been seeing alot more LMII's on Basschat and Talkbass classifieds since the news broke.[/quote] Guess i'm wrong then, there are lot of knobs intending to buy a LM3 on the basis that it must be better than the LM2 Edited March 22, 2009 by bass_ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 theres a cheap-un goin on here atm, only 380 inc P+P! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdirtyrob Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='442068' date='Mar 22 2009, 10:08 PM']theres a cheap-un goin on here atm, only 380 inc P+P![/quote] I ken but I have literally no money at the minute. Considering credit card/bigger overdraft/begging tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='441879' date='Mar 22 2009, 05:55 PM']Guess i'm wrong then, there are lot of knobs intending to buy a LM3 on the basis that it must be better than the LM2 [/quote] We need something to put in land fill sites... *ducks* Only joking. I'm only jealous because I want a small tiny amp thats sounds as good as my current one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='442279' date='Mar 23 2009, 10:55 AM']We need something to put in land fill sites... *ducks* Only joking. I'm only jealous because I want a small tiny amp thats sounds as good as my current one...[/quote] Mine will probably be up for sale if i can afford a LMIII. Well, one of my MB heads anyway. While the LMIII doesn't really offer that much over the LMII having a level control for the DI will be handy. I use it a lot on my SA450. Also i believe the LMIII has a better limiting circuit so might sound a bit better (or worse of course). Then again, i expect the LMIII to be quite expensive, even just the basic version so i probably wont be able to afford one before the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Fair play to MarkBass for revamping pretty much the whole range when all EBS could manage was the Stanley Clarke Wah !!!!!! Some of use are gagging for a LM/Shuttle/etc/etc sized EBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='442348' date='Mar 23 2009, 12:43 PM']Fair play to MarkBass for revamping pretty much the whole range when all EBS could manage was the Stanley Clarke Wah !!!!!! Some of use are gagging for a LM/Shuttle/etc/etc sized EBS [/quote] Yeah, there is certainly more choice in the MB range now. Other companies are now catching up though and if these new MB heads sound too different to the older versions they might not sell as well. Personally i got my MB heads for the tone. I dont like the look of them and being small and lightweight is nice but not something im really bothered about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='442348' date='Mar 23 2009, 12:43 PM']Fair play to MarkBass for revamping pretty much the whole range when all EBS could manage was the Stanley Clarke Wah !!!!!! Some of use are gagging for a LM/Shuttle/etc/etc sized EBS [/quote] Apparently there is some new stuff for Frankfurt. I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='442646' date='Mar 23 2009, 04:41 PM']Apparently there is some new stuff for Frankfurt. I'm not holding my breath.[/quote] No. Bernie wants something to take on MarkBass and they gave him the Classic 450! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The Little Mark Tube has a push/pull mute switch, plusyou can crossfade between solid state and preamps. I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='442961' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:30 PM']No. Bernie wants something to take on MarkBass and they gave him the Classic 450![/quote] Swedish metal scene means they don't want anything small and diddy. It has to be HHHHUUUUUUUGGGGGEEEE... or they are just not interested. Just let them take a couple of 8x10s and a couple of TD650s on the tube and lets see how they get on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='443402' date='Mar 24 2009, 08:35 AM']The Little Mark Tube has a push/pull mute switch, plusyou can crossfade between solid state and preamps. I want! [/quote] Yup, that one and its 800 watt brother are going to be a monster hit IMO I see no reason whatsoever to upgrade my 450 though. Size is irrelevant (its in a rack case) and I absolutely love the sound of it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thing is, with the advent of more affordable portable amps like the Genz Shuttle, I can see Mark Bass losing its market share as the competition catches up. Maybe we'll see a Little Giant with the trademark Ashdown valve preamp in the not too distant future and if you can ignore the fact that it's probably made using prison slave labour in China will be another world away from MarkBass pricewise. I just think that even with these updates, their prices will become harder to justify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Yeah their prices rocketed up - I was told it was due to the exchange rate, but that was when we had the exchange rate on our side, and didn't take into account the unbelievable prices in the US compared to the UK. It doesn't really add up! I hope the prices tumble now there is significant competition, but I do feel that the MB stuff is the best I've heard at a lightweight solution, and they have all the variations you can imagine covered.... Edited March 24, 2009 by 51m0n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='443993' date='Mar 24 2009, 05:24 PM']and they have all the variations you can imagine covered....[/quote] except a LMII with mute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='henry norton' post='443932' date='Mar 24 2009, 04:18 PM']I just think that even with these updates, their prices will become harder to justify.[/quote] I agree but lets not forget these are still MB heads and a lot of people go for this tone no matter what the size. I love the two filters on my MB heads so i doubt ill look elsewhere when it does come time to upgrade or replace what i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='SimBass' post='444996' date='Mar 25 2009, 02:11 PM']except a LMII with mute[/quote] Errr LMTube has mute - swing it over to just SS and you effectively have an LMII with a mute..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 What is with this obsession with mute switches?!! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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