Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 Hybrid Bass Amplifier Head
Brand
MARK BASS
Resolve the classic dilemma between tube warmth and solid-state punch with the Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 Hybrid Bass Amplifier Head. Engineered for bassists who refuse to compromise on tone or output power, this high-performance head delivers a massive 800 watts RMS at 4 ohms (or 500 watts RMS at 8 ohms). Featuring dual blendable preamps, it gives you the ultimate freedom to dial in the rich harmonic overtones of a tube circuit, the clean, lightning-fast attack of a solid-state system, or a customized mixture of both. Housed in a travel-ready, compact chassis weighing just 3.0 kg, it provides immense acoustic headroom and stadium-clearing power that fits easily into a gig bag.
The Ultimate High-Power Hybrid: Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 Bass Amplifier Head
For high-profile touring professionals and active session bassists, the search for the perfect amplifier head often centers around two major priorities: massive power reserves and absolute tonal flexibility. An underpowered amp head will compress prematurely on large stages, while an inflexible amp forces you to compromise your signature sound across different musical genres. The Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 shatters these boundaries completely. Delivering an explosive 800 watts of high-headroom power, this premium hybrid head incorporates a dual preamplifier design that lets you blend between the warmth of a real vacuum tube and the immediate attack of solid-state circuitry. If you demand a lightweight, high-output stage weapon that gives you total control over your sonic texture, this is your ultimate solution.
The Best of Both Worlds: Dual Blendable Tube and Solid-State Preamps
The standout innovation of the Little Mark Tube 800 is its dual-preamp configuration, featuring a high-fidelity solid-state preamp alongside a warm, organic tube preamp driven by a premium ECC83 (12AX7) vacuum tube. Instead of forcing you to choose one or the other, the front panel features a specialized "Mix" control knob. This allows you to continuously blend between the two distinct circuits to craft your perfect custom voicing. Keep it fully solid-state for a lightning-fast, ultra-clean modern transient response; dial it over to the tube side to inject fat, three-dimensional low-end cushion and creamy harmonic compression; or place it right in the middle to experience a rich, punchy tone that carries the best properties of both analog worlds.
Explosive 800-Watt Headroom and Dynamic Projection
When you are performing on major festival stages, handling large house-of-worship auditoriums, or competing with an aggressive rock drummer, headroom is your best friend. The Little Mark Tube 800 delivers a massive 800 watts of continuous power handling into a 4-Ohm load. Because the power section has immense energy reserves, your low register—especially when handling high-output active 5-string or 6-string basses—retains perfect clarity, bone-rattling physical weight, and instantaneous note tracking at any volume level. Your dynamics are completely preserved, allowing your subtle touch and aggressive accents to translate perfectly to the audience.
Legendary Markbass Tone Shaping and Filters
To ensure your bass effortlessly cuts through dense multi-instrument live mixes, the front control layout features a highly precise, musical 4-band equalizer (Low, Mid-Low, Mid-High, High) capable of up to 16 dB of boost or cut. Alongside the standard EQ, Markbass has included its world-renowned, signature tone-shaping filters:
- VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator): A specialized filter that gradually filters out high frequencies (ranging from 250 Hz to 20 kHz) to beautifully emulate the dark, round, organic character of old-school passive cabinets—perfect for classic Motown, soul, and vintage rock grooves.
- VPF (Variable Preshape Filter): An advanced contour filter that cuts mid-range frequencies centered around 380 Hz while boosting the low-end body and high-end sparkle, creating the ultimate instant setting for modern, glassy, percussive slap-and-pop techniques.
Smart Front-Panel Ergonomics and Comprehensive Pro Routing
Designed with the practical, fast-paced realities of touring and studio tracking in mind, the Little Mark Tube 800 layout is clean, highly intuitive, and easy to adjust on dark stages. To make instrument swaps quick and painless, the master volume knob features a smart pull-to-mute function, allowing you to tune in absolute silence between songs. For recording engineers and front-of-house technicians, the rear panel includes a studio-grade Balanced XLR Line Out driven by an independent level control, complete with pre/post EQ and ground lift toggle switches to guarantee a flawless, noise-free direct signal.
Key Features at a Glance
- Dual Blendable Preamplifiers: Front-panel Mix control seamlessly blends between a crisp solid-state circuit and a warm ECC83 tube preamp.
- Explosive 800W Output: High-efficiency power section offers massive stadium-level headroom and incredible dynamic tracking.
- Signature VLE and VPF Filters: Instant access to classic, old-school retro warmth or modern, contoured slap-and-pop profiles.
- Smart Pull-To-Mute Master: Simplifies backstage instrument changes and on-the-fly silent tuning without changing your gain settings.
- Comprehensive Studio Connectivity: Onboard effects loop, tuner output, and a balanced XLR DI out with independent volume control.
- Ultra-Lightweight Travel Profile: Weighs just 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs), packable into a gig bag pocket while delivering massive arena-ready authority.
Common Uses and Rig Configurations
The Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 is an elite, professional-grade powerhouse asset for rock, metal, funk, pop, R&B, and gospel bassists who require pristine stage volume and tonal versatility. It serves as an industry-standard choice for arena tours, large theater productions, and tracking sessions in elite recording studios. To experience the full, unrestricted 800-watt potential, pair this head with a high-powered 4-Ohm multi-speaker array like the MB58R 104 ENERGY, or build a modular dream stack by connecting two 8-Ohm Markbass cabinets to fill any venue with authoritative, hybrid bass punch.
Technical Specifications
- Output Power: 800W RMS @ 4 Ohms / 500W RMS @ 8 Ohms
- Preamp Type: Hybrid (Solid State and 1 x ECC83 / 12AX7 Tube)
- Power Amp Type: Digital (Class D)
- EQ Centers: Low (40 Hz), Mid-Low (360 Hz), Mid-High (800 Hz), High (10 kHz) with ±16 dB boost/cut
- Special Filters: VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Preshape Filter)
- Controls: Gain 1 (Solid State), Gain 2 (Tube), Mix Control, Master Volume with Pull-To-Mute, Line Out Level, 4-Band EQ, VLE Dial, VPF Dial
- Inputs: 1/4" Instrument Input, Balanced XLR Input, 1/4" Effect Return
- Outputs: Balanced XLR Line Out, 1/4" Tuner Out, 1/4" Effect Send, speakON Combo Speaker Output
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.6 cm x 8.3 cm x 25 cm (10.87" x 3.27" x 9.84")
- Weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
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