Markbass Nano Mark II Ultra-Compact 300W Bass Amplifier Head

Ultra-Compact High-Performance Bass Amplifier Head for Modern Players

The Markbass Nano Mark II is a professional ultra-compact bass amplifier head designed for players who need maximum portability without sacrificing power, clarity, or stage performance. Evolving from the Nano Mark 300 platform, it delivers refined dynamics, improved responsiveness, and the signature Markbass tone in an extremely lightweight format.

Built for touring musicians, gigging bassists, and studio players, the Nano Mark II combines powerful output with intelligent tone-shaping tools, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles including rock, funk, jazz, fusion, and modern pop.

Powerful Output in an Ultra-Light Design

The Nano Mark II delivers up to 300W of power at 4 ohms and 150W at 8 ohms, providing enough headroom for rehearsals, small to medium venues, and professional studio applications. Despite its power, it weighs only around 1.45 kg, making it one of the most portable professional bass heads available.

Its compact chassis is designed for maximum efficiency, allowing it to fit easily into gig bags, pedalboard setups, or minimal touring rigs without compromising performance.

Key Features

• Ultra-compact professional bass amplifier head
• 300W @ 4 ohms / 150W @ 8 ohms power output
• Lightweight design (approx. 1.45 kg)
• 4-band EQ for precise tone shaping
• Bi-band limiter for natural dynamic response
• VPF-style tonal shaping for modern scooped sounds
• VLE-style vintage tone filtering
• Balanced XLR DI output with pre/post EQ switching
• FX loop for external effects integration
• Footswitch input for scooped-mid EQ control
• Speakon / 1/4” combo speaker output

Advanced Tone Control with Musical Flexibility

The 4-band EQ section provides precise control over low, low-mid, high-mid, and high frequencies, allowing bassists to adapt quickly to different instruments, cabinets, and performance environments.

The bi-band limiter improves dynamic response, ensuring a smooth and natural sound even at high volume levels while maintaining clarity and articulation in fast or aggressive playing styles.

Additional tone-shaping filters allow quick access to modern slap tones or vintage-style warmth, making the amplifier highly versatile for both stage and studio use.

Designed for Professional Portability

The Nano Mark II is engineered for musicians who prioritize portability without sacrificing professional sound quality. Its ultra-lightweight construction makes it ideal for fly rigs, compact touring setups, and players who need a powerful amp that can travel easily.

Despite its small footprint, it integrates seamlessly into professional rigs with DI output, effects loop connectivity, and flexible impedance support.

Ideal Applications

• Touring and gigging bass players
• Rehearsal and practice setups
• Studio recording environments
• Compact pedalboard-based rigs
• Jazz, funk, rock, and fusion bass tones
• Portable professional live performance systems

Technical Specifications

• Power Output: 300W @ 4Ω / 150W @ 8Ω
• Weight: Approx. 1.45 kg
• EQ: 4-band (Low, Low Mid, High Mid, High)
• Limiter: Bi-band limiter system
• Inputs: Instrument input, return input
• Outputs: Balanced XLR DI out, Speakon / 1/4” speaker out
• FX Loop: Send/Return
• Controls: Gain, Master Volume, EQ, Filter shaping
• Footswitch: Optional scooped-mid EQ control
• Construction: Ultra-compact metal chassis

What’s Included

• Markbass Nano Mark II Bass Amplifier Head
• Power Cable
• User Documentation

The Nano Mark II represents a modern evolution of ultra-portable bass amplification, delivering professional-grade power, dynamic response, and tonal flexibility in one of the smallest and lightest formats available today.