Markbass CMB 101 Black Line 1x10 40W Bass Combo Amplifier

This is my new home practice bass, but I wouldn't have any problem using this at a small venue gig -- it is much more powerful than it appears to be, and considerably more so than the competitors in its class. It's light enough and the on-board controls are easy to see, navigate, and are responsive. But, as with measuring the quality of any amp (especially bass amps), the chief consideration has to be in the way it sounds. If it sounds bad, no level of power matters. The tone of this bass amp is absolutely buttery, and it suits my style which is a jazz bass with expensive flats. Though this bass is capable of carrying precision tones equally well, it is wonderfully paired with a J bass. Finally, I was fortunate to get this on sale, and as such it is a tremendous value, even when not on sale. I'm glad I got the Markbass instead of the other more well-known brand -- it's a much better, more powerful amp than the other brand that has more wattage.

Purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter- she will love it!

I picked this up as a crazy cheap Cyber Monday sale and extremely glad I did. I am using this with a Squier Affinity Series Precision PJ and I am very impressed with the sound and volume this little thing puts out. I am an old drummer, just now learning bass and the CMB101 makes transporting very easy, especially compared to the Ashdown Superfly and old 15 I have also used.

I can't figure out how they squeezed so much sound in this tiny, light and cheap amp. Got it on sale to practice at home and I'm blown away by how crisp and deep the tones I'm getting out of a squire p bass. The clear tone persists through out the volume range and I would feel comfortable taking this to a gig. Also perfect for recording at home.

It's been 16 years since I've been able to play bass. It has helped my depression immensely. Really thankful for the guy at guitar center that helped me out, because I almost just said forget it and left with nothing. Happy to be playing again and to feel that thump! Thank you guitar center.

Very solid, responsive and articulate amp - everything I'd ask for in a practice amp. Best features and sound for the price range. I haven't tried the Preamp out yet, but the tone is very good. It even handles my low F# just fine - it sounds huge! I have the master volume at about 1 or 2 (the dials are split into 6 marks, and I keep it below the first mark), gain at 0, and the sound fills my room without issue. I'd imagine this could be used for smaller venues.