Traditional Tube Warmth Meets Solid-state Definition
The Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 answers the endless “tube vs. solid-state” debate with a simple question: why not have both? This hybrid 800-watt bass amplifier sports two distinct preamp sections, with one side featuring the crisp attack and clarity of solid-state and the other powered by tube technology for old-school richness. Both sides can be run solo or blended together to taste, resulting in an all-encompassing array of modern and vintage tonalities. Next, you get Gain, 4-band EQ, and Master volume controls that supply straightforward tone-shaping, bolstered by Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator (VLE) and Variable Pre-shape Filter (VPF) controls for dialing in your overall sonic character. You also get a phantom power-equipped balanced input and a Line Out level control, joined by Pre EQ/Post EQ and Ground Lift switches. Finished off with a top-quality effects loop to optimally integrate your stompbox collection, the Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 is truly a tone-tweaker’s dream bass amplifier head.
Ample I/O for the stage and studio
The Markbass Little Mark Tube 800's robust I/O section stands at the ready to take on any gigging or recording application with plug-and-play simplicity. Perfect for bassists with a sprawling stompbox collection, this head’s effects loop optimally integrates all your favorite pedals. Next, you get an XLR Line Out for silent recording and simple, straight-in performance. You also get a balanced input with +48V phantom power. And when it's time to plug into your favorite cab, the Little Mark Tube 800's speaker output section boasts a heavy-duty speakON jack for a lock-tight connection.
Markbass: over 20 years of Italian innovation
Founded by Marco De Virgiliis in 2001, Markbass has been a global leader in bass amplifiers and instruments for over 20 years. Built proudly in Italy, the company’s products span a diverse range, comprising compact yet powerful amplifier heads, all-in-one combo amps, and lightweight, durable speaker cabinets loaded with cutting-edge technology. Beyond that, many bassists here at Sweetwater are also ardent proponents of the brand’s pedals, basses, and guitars. Known for its pioneering use of neodymium magnets to reduce weight without sacrificing sound, Markbass remains focused on sonic clarity and tonal accuracy, crafting amplifiers that highlight the true voice of your instrument. Endorsed by renowned artists, such as Marcus Miller and Jeff Berlin, Markbass represents a family of brands driven by Italian passion, style, and craftsmanship, with continued praise from a wide array of musicians, such as Supertramp’s Cliff Hugo, who remarks, “You transfer the quality of your people into the products you make.”
Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 Features:
- Hybrid 800W bass amplifier head with both a tube preamp and a solid-state preamp
- Tube preamp provides a warm, rich, and punchy tone
- Solid-state preamp performs with crisp clarity and definition
- Blend control allows you to mix the tube and solid-state sections for inspiring in-between textures
- Gain, 4-band EQ, and Master volume controls offer straightforward tone-shaping
- VLE cuts high frequencies for a warmer, vintage-flavored sound
- VPF boosts lows and highs while cutting mids for a modern, hi-fi sound
- Line Out level control with Pre EQ/Post EQ and Ground Lift switches
- Balanced input with +48V phantom power
- FX loop to cleanly integrate your stompboxes
- Proudly built in Italy
