Winner of the Best Head Award 2 years in a row.

The Markbass Little Mark II is a stunning bass amp head that combines great sound, compact size, and light weight. The Little Mark II is Markbass' biggest seller and it's the flagship amp of the Markbass line. Its small size makes the Little Mark II easy to transport, yet with a 4-band EQ, VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter), its tone is nothing short of professional. The I/O includes an input that can handle both passive and active basses and an extra XLR balanced input for double bass pickups. Its Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks work with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables. A tuner out jack sends unbalanced signals to a tuner, amp, or recording equipment. Send and return effect jacks maintain your main signal even if something dies in your effects chain. For 2 years in a row, Little Mark II has been voted Best Bass Head by the readers of Bass Player Magazine. It also placed 3rd in poll's Best Value category.

Markbass Little Mark II 500W Bass Amp Head Features:

• Solid state preamp analog bass head
• Provides 300W RMS at 8 ohms, 500W RMS at 4 ohms
• 1/4" input jack works with active or passive basses
• Balanced XLR on front for double bass pickups
• Gain and Master volume controls
• Clip warning light
• EQ includes controls for Low, Mid Low, MId High, and High
• VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters
• Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables
• Balanced XLR out
• Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
• Tuner out sends unbalanced signal sent to a tuner, amp or recording equipment not needing a balanced signal
• Effect Send and Return maintain signal even when effects fail
• Dual-sided fiberglass PC boards with lined perforations for high-quality solder connections
• Surface-mount components are silicon-sealed to isolate vibrations
• Computer-grade pre-assembled ribbon connector cable harnesses and ribbons for noise-free operation
• Integrated threaded posts for easy assembly/disassembly and added durability
• Rigid 2mm thick aluminium chassis

500W of bass-kicking power in a small, portable bass head. Very cool. Order yours today!

Markbass Little Mark II 500W Bass Amp Head Specifications:

• Power
• Input impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 15 Vpp
• Balanced Output (XLR): 22Kohm, max. voltage 25 Vpp
• Effect Return impedance: 22Kohm, max. voltage: 25 Vpp
• Output Power: 300W RMS at 8 ohm, 500W RMS at 4 ohm
• Power requirement: 100/120V; 230V; 240V; 50/60Hz
  
  Controls
• GAIN 80 dB to +23 dB range
• MASTER VOLUME
• GROUND LIFT: switch on rear panel
  
  Equalization
• LOW
• Center frequency: 40Hz; level ±16dB
• LOW MID
• Center frequency 360Hz, level ±16dB
• HIGH MID
• Center frequency 800Hz, level ±16dB
• HIGH
• 10kHz shelf; level ±16dB
• VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
• center frequency 380Hz (cut)
• VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
• frequency range 250Hz 20kHz (cut)
  
  Outputs
• EFFECT SEND
• Unbalanced, max. voltage 20 Vpp (pre-EQ)
• TUNER OUT
• Unbalanced, max. voltage 25 Vpp
• LINE OUT
• Balanced XLR, max. voltage 10 Vpp
• SPEAKER OUT
• Speakon, 1/4"
  
  Other
• Dimensions: 10.87"W x 2.8"H x 10.1"D
• Weight: 6.39 lbs.

Markbass Little Mark II 500W Bass Amp Head

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Big sound, little box

Posted by Tastytone from Chicago, IL on Sep 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active, Professional

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Jazz, Motown, Funk, Country, Punk

I'm not one for hype, but after a month of nearly nightly use, I could not be happier with this head. The size alone is a plus, but this thing packs a punch (and a clean punch at that). Really brings out the individual character of each of my basses (and keeps my fretting honest, but not annoyingly so) and when coupled with a Tech 21 Bass Driver is amazingly warm & tube-like. Running thru a 2x10 & 2x12. No studio use yet, but I usually go tube anyway. The DI is very quiet = sound-op is very happy. Can play w/a neanderthal, tom-heavy drummer on a hollow stage without an in-ear=priceless.

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MarkBass Little Mark II

Posted by Spoonman5000 from Columbus, KS on Apr 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Live Musican

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock,Hard Rock,Altertnative,Jazz,Deathcore

I needed a new head bad. I bought a little markII and pared it up with the peavy tvx 4X10 and gallien krueger neo 2x12 and could not be more pleased. There arent a whole lot of features extra features on the amp but it honestly doesnt need anything else. Its raw power in a small package. I turn the amp and my bass to half mass volume and it will shake the windows. Amazing performance and a great modern touch to your bass rig.

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THE LAST AMP YOU WILL EVER NEED

Posted by Thunderstruck from Cleveland on Mar 21, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

After seeing some other players with this amp and trying it out a few times, I finally bought one. My 70's SVT will finally get the retirement it deserves. This thing is killer. Gigged twice over the weekend the day after I bought it and was very impressed. One thing to watch though is back off the gain a little and once you have your EQ controls set dont mess with them during a show. The DI has a very hot output and cranking up on the EQ settings will push the sound board into distortion. Both guitarists in my band use marshall stacks and I was able to keep up with them with the master volume on about 3!

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WOW

Posted by Tony TTM from Columbus,OH on Feb 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Post Hardcore/Metal

I just recently picked this amp up and I'm in love. I love the size of it since I have to take this not only to gigs but back and forth between two different band practices. I pair this bad boy with a sans amp and the sound I get blows other high end amps such as ampeg gk and swr out of the water. I tune as low as drop a in one of the bands and the sound cuts through amazingly. For the price this head is a no brainer. Try this side by side next to an ampeg and you will not only save money but will have a better sounding and a better quality amp.

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Markbass Little Mark 2

Posted by Brian Johnson from Stratford, Conn on Oct 24, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Playing bass for 34 years gigging for 31 years

Reviewer's Play Style: R and B, Funk and Rock/ Blues

I bought this amp a couple of weeks ago and I have to say, after almost 31 years of gigging , I've finally found an amp that has the perfect sound.And it only weighs around 6 lbs. ! If you're a serious bass player, you have to go out and get this amp and save your back ! By the way, I use this amp with a custom EV 12 inch top and an Ampeg 4-10 VLH bottom. Along with my Musicman Stingray Bass, the sound is incredible.As a matter of fact, I'm so happy with this great sounding featherweight head, that I plan on purchasing one of the Markbass cabinets. Great Job Markbass !

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