Markbass Mini CMD 121P 1x12 Bass Combo Amp

I will be using this amp primarily for band practice and in churches for worship performances. It has been plenty loud enough to cut through in these situations. One down side for me was the lack of adjustable center frequencies for the low mid and high mid EQ. The low mid has a center frequency of around 385 Hz and the high mid is around 850 Hz. Usually I prefer a lower low mid center frequency and a higher high mid frequency. In other words, a semi parametric EQ would be nice. I worked around this by using the variable Old School filter control. I was able to bring up the low mids and cut some highs with this control. In the end, I got almost the exact sound I prefer to use. Love the scoop options switch for thumb slapping as well.

I was looking for a bass speaker with the amp included and found this mini but powerful speaker. Simply the best! There's no need for additional speakers.

I bought this combo in 2007 back when Markbass was the darling of the lightweight bass amp crowd. To this day, as it was back then, I never wished for more power. I have 2 other MB cabs I use if I or my band wanted more sound dispersal onstage or for a bigger venue. But rest assured it's not because I can't turn it up. I've had two complaints during gigs before about the bass being too much, one of them was in a big ballroom, I was using this by itself and some upstairs hotel guests complained. The other was in a club when the band member said something about the bass being too weak so I indulged them and they told me to turn it down :) Actually I'm just very aware of stage volume and how what sounds okay on stage might be killing the first few rows in the audience so I never turn it up until the spectators ask for the bass. As far as reliability, this combo never failed me. It turns on and powers up every time I want it to. Knobs are quiet, all the jacks still work and the rat fur exterior has held up. This is after years of use and gigs. I am very careful about not placing drinks on it and I taped the direct in on the top face shut to prevent the ingress of dust. And of course, being able to bring all my gear in one trip is priceless. The cabs I pair it with if needed are a MB New Yorker 604 and a MB 102P Traveler. I have yet to encounter a gig situation where the 121 and one of these cabs did not suffice.

I bought the mark bass mini a year ago. It has exceeded my expectations. It's sounds surprising. It is very warm and it has a great push. There is not a better amp for the money. I may buy another. I stopped using my Carvin 500 watt biamp, because I love the Mark Bass amp. I miss the noise gate, but that's not a problem. I use a Fender P Bass Ultra and a Gibson SG Bass, with a Boss GT-1B processor; the sound is amazing.

Thank you

Great amp for home use and smaller to medium venues!