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Markbass CMB 101 and 121 Black Line Combo Bass Amplifier | Demo and Overview with Allee Fütterer

Markbass CMB 101 and 121 Black Line Combo Bass Amplifier | Demo and Overview with Allee Fütterer

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Description

The Markbass CMB 101 Black Line brings the famous Markbass sound to an amazingly affordable price. The CMB 101 combo amp delivers superior tone compared to other practice amps, packing Markbass' signature purity and response into a convenient 1x10 40W package. Designed with students and beginners in mind, it's the perfect amp to start developing your talent and passion for music.

Shape Your Sound With Simple and Effective Tone Controls

Dial in your ideal practice tone with the CMB 101 Black Line's intuitive 4-band EQ, featuring dedicated low and high midrange knobs for shaping your fundamental frequencies. Kick in the Scooped switch to add brilliance and bite to the highs or hit the Boost switch to fatten up the lows with some warm tube-like saturation. Having responsive tone-shaping at your fingertips inspires you to experiment and develop your own signature sound.

Jam Along Silently With Headphone Out

Plug your headphones into the dedicated headphone output and rock out to your heart's content, without disturbing others. The CMB 101 Black Line combo faithfully recreates the Markbass magic right in your headphones, so you can practice unplugged anywhere, anytime. Develop your playing technique and get lost in the music, whether you're in your bedroom, backstage or on the tour bus.

Mix In Media Playback With AUX Input

Connect your smartphone, tablet or MP3 player to the AUX input, and mix in your favorite backing tracks or songs with your bass tone. This makes practice sessions more fun and inspiring. Dial in just the right blend of playback and your own sound via the CMB 101 Black Line's master volume knob.

Connect to PA Systems With Preamp Out

When you're ready to jam with your band or perform live, just connect the combo's preamp out to a PA system or mixer. The CMB 101 Black Line provides the great Markbass sound on stage or in the rehearsal room. The unbalanced preamp out captures the preamp tone, allowing you to send a strong signal to the front of house.

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

Features

  • 40W compact combo with 10" speaker and Markbass tone
  • 4-band EQ, Scooped and Boost switches for shaping your sound
  • Headphone out, AUX in and preamp out for silent practice and gigging
  • Lightweight, portable design lets you play anywhere

Specs

  • Speaker: 1x10"
  • Output power: 40W
  • EQ: 4-band
  • Controls: Gain, Master Volume, Scooped and Boost switches
  • AUX in: Y
  • Headphone out: Y
  • Preamp out: Y
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 14.76" x 12.37" x 10.63"
  • Weight: 21.38 lb.

Reviews

4.6

10 Reviews

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Love this little amp

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Sooo much more amp, great value.

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.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

Just at first sight

Everything was great until I found out that this amp is a 1 trick pony. Side by side fender rumble 40w is way better with more options. On board effects,eq, od plus.great for the new guy and the small gig.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio4
  2. Amateur Recording3
  3. Performances2
  4. Practice2
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use7
  2. Portable7
  3. Excellent Sound6
  4. Good Power Output5
  5. Warm / Comfy5

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • Just at first sight

    3

    submitted2 months ago

    byJames

    fromChapel Hill Tennessee

    Everything was great until I found out that this amp is a 1 trick pony. Side by side fender rumble 40w is way better with more options. On board effects,eq, od plus.great for the new guy and the small gig.

  • MarkBass CMB101

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byHenry

    fromglendale Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great bass amp for beginners to veteran levels.

  • Everything thats great about a Markbass, except...

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byKyle

    fromAustin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    ...I thought I'd get a little more punch & volume out of the 40 W. It's great that they finally made an entry-level product, w the great tone options, just not sure if it'll fit the bill for the occasional small venues i got it for. I should know over the next month or so... (bought for use w an upright, btw) #sweepstakes

  • Everything thats great about a Markbass...

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byKyle

    fromAustin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    ... except I thought I'd get a little more punch & volume out of the 40 W. It's great that they finally made an entry-level product, w the great tone options, just not sure if it'll fit the bill for the occasional small venues i got it for. I should know over the next month or so... (bought for use w an upright, btw)

  • Sooo much more amp, great value.

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byVictor

    fromGalveston Island, Texas

    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.

  • Great Purchase!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byKim

    fromMoreno Valley

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

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

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  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byJT

    fromParkland Florida

    Country of origin

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Indonesia

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byLarry

    fromNJ

    Do the tones set on this amp pass through to the line out on this amp to the PA or is the line out to the PA without EQ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Is the Line Out post EQ? Yes, it is.