Markbass Little Mark Vintage 500W Bass Amp Head

This AMP failed on the third gig. On the first and second job had problems powering up the amp. Thought a bad power cable connection but on the third it FAILED right in the middle of the gig and would not come back on. I waited a year to get that job. 6mo out from purchase I had used this 3 times because only needed for large outside jobs.

Best sounding amp I ever heard in my years of playing Bass 🔊 hook this bad boy up to any markbass cab and your set. I promise you won't go looking for other brands.

Scenario: Playing 30+ years. Currently in 5-Pc, 70's, 80's, 90's classic rock/funk/dance. I gig w/ a 'loud' drummer who loves his cymbals, double bass pedals and shotgun snare hits. Typical stage: small 12 foot to moderate 30 foot stages, indoor/outdoor. Few years back I went from a 160lb Hartke rig to a 65lb MarkBass rig (CMD102p combo w/151p ext cab) and loved the power, sound and portability, but decided I wanted the flexibility of separate head and cabs. I went for this MarkBass LM Vintage 500 and am 'overjoyed' by the warm, full sound. Sounds better than the LMIII in the combo. I use it with my Stingray and a fretless. Punchy bottom is there and the notes cut through beautifully. I don't even feel much need to adjust EQ much. Cabinets used: MB 102HF and MB TRVLR 151p putting amp at 4 ohms/500W. In loudest scenario, I keep volume between 9/10 o'clock (12 being mid point) and everyone 'feels and hears' me. I like this amp so much I bring it to the rehearsal studio and replace their head w/ mine. I also picked up the MB amp bag and wear it like a back pack w my bass on shoulder. I just unzip it and wire it up still in the bag (which is vented). If you're playing overdriven metal, might not the be ideal MB amp for you, but for rock, funk, jazz, R&B, dance. YES!!

I am a guitar play who has transitioned to bass. It was time to elevate the quality of my bass gear. I compared this to the Little Mark IV 500 watt head at my local GC and chose this as it has a warmer tone overall. Used it in rehearsal last night and everyone was blown away by the tone and power of this amp. It has a warm, clear and full tone which you could just feel in the room. I paired it with a Markbass Traveler 2x10 cab which pairs nicely with this head. Coming from someone who has plenty of pricey guitar gear including several high quality guitar amps, this is perhaps the single best purchase of gear I have ever made.

very good sound and very portable

Cant remember the guy's name, I do live in Colorado.... but hands down the best help I have ever had at the Guitar Center on Colorado and I've been going there since 1998 I think. I was actually over Guitar Center in general, but the guy really helped me find exactly what I needed amplifier wise. I would Mos Deff go back.