Markbass 121P

[rickaddict]

Re: the VLE and VPF filters. A lot of bassists who try Markbass amps and don't like them start off on the wrong knob, so to speak! They invariably have those two controls set to noon like the other EQ controls would be for flat (no EQ); this is wrong as those two controls should be started at the lowest setting and then be adjusted to taste/sound.

That's what I do with my F1 (start out with them all the way counter-clockwise and then roll them on). I've tried. They were fun to play with for a while, but then I discovered that my favorite tone from the amp is made with them both off.

I'll try them again though.

[jps]

Usually, I may have the VPF up to around 8:00 to 9:00, except with the Zon, then it may go up to noon with the VLE also around noon. Of course, this is dependent on the speaker cabinet used with the amp.

[spongebob]

Got it yesterday!!

You guys were spot on - what an amp!

I can't honestly believe the weight - I know what it says on paper, but it feels even easier to transport....and what power.

The tone is amazing - just as you all also said, almost custom made for Rics. I have been playing with the VLF off, and the VPF quite high, and it pretty much gives my 4003s 4004 that classic tone I've always searched for.

Got some gigs coming up, so it's guaranteed to get used as it was built to.

Thanks again guys....you've never let me down yet with your opinions.

[ilan]

Congrats! It's a great amp. I gave it a try at the store when I bought my Markbass NY604 cab (4x6", 600W, 33lbs.)

[rickaddict]

Congrats, Iain. Light is good, isn't it?

I'm a little guy, so a 110 lb Ampeg 410HLF and an 80 lb SVT-CL isn't very practical.

It does sound really good though!

[jakeox]

I can't honestly believe the weight - I know what it says on paper, but it feels even easier to transport....and what power.

That's exactly how I feel about my rig -- most bass players (with the classic SVT/fridge setup) watch me carry my whole rig and my bass in one trip, and think there's no way it'll keep up with the band -- and then they hear it. Or they hear it and then try to find it on stage -- what the heck is that little tiny thing you're standing in front of? Couldn't possibly be your rig.

My playing is a totally different topic, but the rig is sweet.