Linus27 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Hi all, I'm thinking of trying a new amp head and considering a MarkBass Little Mark VI. It will be fun through my Barefaced Two10 and my tone is clean, warm, rounded and played on either a fretless Precision with flats or fretless Jazz with black nylon tapewounds. Think Motown but on a fretless with a bit more clarity and a little less thump. Would the Little Mark VI be a good choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I’d reckon so, I’ve found that Precisions/Markbass/Barefaced all work well with each other. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I’d reckon so, I’ve found that Precisions/Markbass/Barefaced all work well with each other. Thanks Lozz, that really good to know 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I have Barefaced cabs too, a One10 and a Two10. I also use an LM3, but not tried the new ones. I most often use the LM3 with a Markbass 102P Traveler, but sometimes with the One10 and once with the Two10. What I will say is that they do work well with the Barefaced cabs. Regarding the amps themselves, I’ve said it before, but there’s some kind of magic dust sprinkled inside these things. No matter what, or where, they always sound good. When I go and watch friends play, and they’re using MB amps, I’m always impressed with their tone and the way they fill the room. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebadon2000 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Should sound great: I have been looking at getting a 2x10 Barefaced or a 10T&10 Markbas is Lm IV 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I won't put Black Nylon Tape Wounds on any of my instruments. Over my 60 odd years I've put them on three of my basses. A Hofner Violin, Gibson EB0F and a Gibson EB2. Each in its turn was stolen from me. The Hofner in Widnes, the EB0F in Liverpool from the 21Club and the EB2 also in Liverpool. For me I consider them too dangerous!!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I’m using a MB AG1000 head with a One10T and One10 and I’m really happy with the rig. MB and Barefaced go well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) I currently have a pair of One10s and an LM800 that live at the rehearsal studio, and I found myself enjoying rehearsals with them so much that a Two10 for gigging purposes arrived just a couple of days ago. The 10CR cabs really do seem to go well with MB heads. Edit: I'll most likely keep gigging with the Nano II and my older Nano 300 as backup since the Two10 is meant to replace a Rumble 500 combo which was 350W/2x10, but I also have my LM2 and F1 heads up the cupboard if the mood takes me or more power is required. I like MB heads so I can't see why I'd dislike the LM4, though I haven't had the opportunity to try one just yet. Edited June 9, 2023 by Ed_S Extra info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Thanks everyone. I did indeed buy the LM IV and I can say that I am very happy with it through my Two10 and tonight's gig was a big success. Not fully dialled in a sound I'm blown away with but out of the box with a bit of tweaking and it sounded great. So I'm a happy bunny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Linus27 said: Thanks everyone. I did indeed buy the LM IV and I can say that I am very happy with it through my Two10 and tonight's gig was a big success. Not fully dialled in a sound I'm blown away with but out of the box with a bit of tweaking and it sounded great. So I'm a happy bunny. I did a gig with mine last night, everything at 12 o’clock inc. gain, except VLE and VPF which were off. I imagine your “Old School” is the same as the VLE on the LM3. Master was at about 10 o’clock. I can’t really stray far from these settings, as it just sounds so right as it is. I would like to compare my LM3 with the new LM4 sometime. I should just wander down to Promenade Music with it and do just that. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I did a gig with mine last night, everything at 12 o’clock inc. gain, except VLE and VPF which were off. I imagine your “Old School” is the same as the VLE on the LM3. Master was at about 10 o’clock. I can’t really stray far from these settings, as it just sounds so right as it is. That's how I used to set up my LM2. It was a great sound in every room, with a Lakland 55-94 through Berg cabs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 08/06/2023 at 16:06, BassmanPaul said: I won't put Black Nylon Tape Wounds on any of my instruments. Over my 60 odd years I've put them on three of my basses. A Hofner Violin, Gibson EB0F and a Gibson EB2. Each in its turn was stolen from me. The Hofner in Widnes, the EB0F in Liverpool from the 21Club and the EB2 also in Liverpool. For me I consider them too dangerous!!! LOL You had something stolen in Liverpool? Surely not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, BillyBass said: You had something stolen in Liverpool? Surely not. Car stereos for goalposts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 @BillyBass Thank you for posting that. I'd not seen it before and found it hilarious!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 @Linus27 I hope your new 'toy' brings you great pleasure and gives long service. Enjoy! ;D I have yet to have the pleasure of playing through a Mark Bass amp or a Barefaced cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.