A Compact 112 That Hits Way Above Its Weight
Crafted as a perfect companion for the popular Mini CMD 121P combo, the Markbass New York 121 showcases unrivaled tone, power, and portability, with a conscious nod to eco-friendly manufacturing. This muscular bass amp cabinet houses a 12-inch neodymium speaker, reinforced by a piezo tweeter, delivering the company’s legendary, rafter-shaking thump from an ultra-light enclosure. The New York 121 dominates the stage with an impressive 400 watts of power handling, certifying an industry-leading power-to-weight ratio. All in all, this powerhouse serves as a small-but-mighty match for any 250- to 500-watt Markbass amp. Are you searching for a seamless combination of innovative design, stage-rattling tone, and modern-classic aesthetics? Rest assured, the New York 121 fulfills all those requirements — and then some.
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 New York 121 Features:
- Compact, 8-ohm, rear-ported bass amp cab
- Crafted as a perfect companion for the Markbass Mini CMD 121P combo
- 1 x 12-in. neodymium speaker delivers legendary Markbass thump from an ultra-light enclosure
- Piezo tweeter offers outstanding HF detail
- 400W of power handling certifies an industry-leading power-to-weight ratio
- Makes a small-but-mighty match for any 250W–500W Markbass amp
- Proudly built in Italy
