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4.71

7 Reviews

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  1. Performances7
  2. Home Studio6
  3. Professional Recording5
  4. Amateur Recording3
  5. Outdoor Events / Games2
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. No headphone jack1
  3. Weak1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Portable7
  2. Easy To Use6
  3. Excellent Sound6
  4. Good Power Output6
  5. Warm / Comfy6

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • Crystal clear, beautiful, and loud in a compact package

    5

    submitted8 days ago

    byDan

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great for home use and band settings. Haven't played it live, but it has no issues keeping up with a heavy drummer and guitar in a metal type setting for rehearsals. It's also incredibly light and compact, making it easy to transport.

  • Worth the investment for quality TONE

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byKen

    fromPompano Beach, FL

    At age 73 I sought to find the best amp for Big Band Bass for me. This has the small footprint (26.6 lbs), great Italian looks, massive headroom/TONE, and the best features. This latest version V has everything conveniently on top. Find a GC and audition this amp! Highly recommended.

  • Premium Tone and Uber Headroom in a Small/Light Footprint

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byKen

    fromPompano Beach, FL

    Both my Rumble 100 and R200 were inadequate in Big Bands. The R200 sounded fine but was too large/boomy for Seniors Musicians I play with. I splurged for the CMD 121pV. It's PERFECT! Exquisite Tone and Massive Headroom in a small/light combo. Cover it! Use the financing for discounts.

  • A good blend between practice and pro.

    5

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    submitted3 months ago

    byBen

    fromCrofton, MD

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Having played guitar for around 30 years, I started playing bass at Music & Arts to entertain myself while my son was taking violin lessons last year. I had enjoyed the sound of the Fender Rumble bass amps but when I finally splurged to buy a bass the 100W Rumble they had for a while had sold so I settled for an Acoustic. Despite its promising specs, design and features it never delivered tone that inspired regardless of settings (with my Fender Player Plus Active P-Bass). The Acoustic went back. After varied research and varied YouTube review videos I decided to splurge on the Mark Bass 58R based combo rather than the Black Series option with similar dimensions and 1x12" configuration. The quality of construction for stress-free portability should I travel to play with friends or ever gig with bass was a factor, the "clip" light helping protect the circuitry for the gain knob was a factor as was the simple fact that it sounds and feels good with settings in the middle of all the knobs and the tonal variation from vintage to modern sounds and four band eq were all valuable features. It's also reassuring to know if I ever need to plug into an extension cab for more volume in a band setting it's got plenty of wattage to make it work without having to upgrade to a different amp. Buy nice or buy twice, right?

  • Great Amp! Light weight, and very powerful.

    5

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    submitted6 months ago

    byJay

    fromTemescal Valley, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great Amp! Light weight, and very powerful. Excellent Sound. I highly recommend this Bass Amp!! Thanks!

  • perfect for practice and gigs

    5

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    submitted6 months ago

    byBob

    fromManasquan NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Having used GK, PJB and Bergantino, this appears to be the best size/weight/tone for me.

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  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byMatt

    fromIndianapolis, IN

    Why are there no specs on the website?

    Why are there no specs on the website?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    General Specs Power Output: 300W RMS @ 8 ohms, 500W RMS @ 4 ohms (with extension cabinet) Speaker: 1x12" Markbass custom neodymium speaker Tweeter: Piezo Cabinet: Rear-ported Amp Head (Little Mark IV Combo Head) Preamp: Solid state EQ Section: 4-band EQ: Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High Filter 1: Variable Pre-Shape (scoops mids) Filter 2: Old School (rolls off highs for a vintage tone) Mute Function: Yes (footswitchable) Line Out Control: Yes (adjustable DI level) DI Out: Balanced XLR (post/pre EQ switchable) Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions (W x H x D): 15.3" x 17.1" x 14.1" (39 cm x 43.5 cm x 36 cm) Weight: 29.3 lbs / 13.3 kg Inputs/Outputs: Input: 1/4" jack Speaker Out: Speakon combo jack Tuner Out FX Loop: Send/Return Footswitch: Optional (for mute and filters)

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked bylarry

    fromAnoka,Minnesota

    Does it have a headphone jack

    Does it have a headphone jack

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byWilly

    fromMinot ND

    How much does this amp weight?

    How much does this amp weight?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is 26.6 lbs.

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byKevin

    fromMorrisonville,ny

    Power output/wattage?

    Power output/wattage?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    500 watts at 4 ohms. 300 watts at 8 ohms.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDennis

    fromCypress Tx

    What does the amp weigh.

    What does the amp weigh.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Markbass MINI CMD 121 weighs 26 lbs.