Just bought a Markbass - the Walter Woods must go!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:09 am

If it was the "Ultra" I would have scooped it up.....I need the power for my Acmes. Sorry Steve!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:44 am

Mike, Steve's is an older model from the early '80s. Those are very nice and Walter still offers parts and service on those. My first WW was the same as Steve's amp. They are nice for both bass and guitar.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:31 am

I saw Lee Sklar with one a couple of NAMM shows back and he praised them and said how easy they are to tow about.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:56 am

At 12 x 3 x 8 and around 6 1/2 lbs., you bet they are easy on the back!

Especially for us older, wiser geezers, er, musicians.

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:59 pm

On the Bay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300124804942

chrisdski · Post by **chrisdski** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:54 am

I am looking at bass heads also. I tried a SWR working pro 400, and the Fender Bassman head. I am running them thru a single Eminence 12 with a horn. I liked the tone of the Fender more- very warm. I have been following the threads on the Markbass heads- alot of buzz. Unfortunately there are no dealers here in Maine- closest is GC in Boston. I see Markbass has an all tube amp coming out
http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=en&cat=1&vedi=80
has anyone tried one yet?

turlu · Post by **turlu** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:28 am

Chris,

To my knowledge, these were supposed to be out this summer 2007.

A good dealer in Canada is www.lauzonmusic.com located in Ottawa. They carry the MarkBass line and are really easy to deal with ! Shipping such amp will be really inexpensice as they are so light !!!

gray · Post by **gray** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:13 pm

I don't at all regret getting my MB stuff. I was pretty amazed at how great their equipment is.

rob4001va · Post by **rob4001va** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:49 pm

I must say I've not played around with any MB equip, but the idea of a 2-channel amp is something I've been considering for a long time for the RoS. When I was shopping last year for new equipment, I took a pass on an older model SWR stereo amp, and the Eden World Traveller at $2k was too rich for my blood. So, I've got a new Yorkie 400 and an old GK 400RB to power the two channels, but this sounds much better.

So...what's a typical US selling price for the LMK? Are they only available thru GC?

And does anyone know of other options for a single amp, RickOSound solution?

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:51 pm

My old Ampeg B-25 has two input channels which I've used with great results with a Stereo cable out of my 4003.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:14 pm

Rob, the SWR and Eden are mono preamps, only the power amps are stereo. Another possibility is a Walter Woods amp.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:15 pm

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:47 am

I have the Markbass LMK which has two channels that can run individually or in tandem. I use Ric-o-sound and a stereo cable to run one pickup into a "clean" channel, while the other pickup goes through a Sansamp and into the other channel for a bit of grit. Sounds great!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:15 am

I just went to Long Island this weekend to see my sister. Went to a GC there and tried the Markbass...the 500W combo with a single 15" speaker. Killer sound. I think I might either get a combo with the 2x10 and an external 15" speaker, or the LMKII head and all external speakers. I would have to try and trade in my Ampeg B200R.

I couldn't believe how light the Markbass amps were!

gray · Post by **gray** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:53 pm

They're great, alright! I'm more than happy with mine. It's a keeper for sure. And far, far louder than you'd expect.