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Markbass
Mini CMD121 - 1x12 Combo Amp
The Mini is our smallest 1x12 combo for acoustic or electric bass, mostly recommended for smaller clubs, studios and rehearsal use. Jazz and acoustic players will especially enjoy the onboard VLE and VPF filters, which help give the Mini 121 combo a warm and natural sound. Don't be deceived by its size-- the combo may be mini, but the sound is huge!
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Combo Amp/Extension Speaker Combinations 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
This review is a supplement to my previous review of this amp, and is intended as a performance guide. This amp by itself is quite adequate for small and medium size venues. For large venues and for playing outdoors, I would recommend using it with an extension speaker cabinet (cab). By itself, the Markbass combo amp delivers 300 W; with an extension cab, 500 W. The Markbass New York 121 (12") or New York 151 (15") extension cabs are popular choices. I found the single internal 12" speaker of the Markbass combo amp to be a bit "lite" by itself, as I am accustomed to the sound of a 15" speaker for bass. But when coupled to a 12" or 15" extension cab, this combination is very adequate. Two 12" speakers (combo and extension cab) move more air than a single 15" speaker. The combination of a 12" and a 15" speaker is ideal, as a 12" speaker has better mid-range frequency response than a 15" speaker, and the latter has better low-frequency response than a 12" speaker. So this combination delivers good low- and mid-frequency response. One time I heard an awesome bassist in a rock trio using the Markbass combo amp and a 15" Gallien Krueger extension cab, which is more compact than a New York 151 cab. It was really thumping! Long and McQuade carries both Markbass and Gallien Krueger products. I hope my comments will assist you in making an appropriate combo amp/extension cab choice.
Posted by Rudy on May 10, 2022
Very good, but not excellent 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
I purchased this amp because I wanted a lightweight, premium-quality bass combo amp capable of driving an extension speaker. I have used it twice in an outdoor gig in a four-piece country band with no drummer. The amp was barely adequate. The volume and low frequency response is limited by the internal 12" speaker. I have since purchased a Markbass New York 121 cabinet to use with it, which rounds out the sound. While the CMD 121P is a very good amp, there are other amps available from Long and McQuade that are better value for money. One of these is the Traynor SB115 Small Block amp, which I also own. While it has less power than the CMD 121P (200W vs 300W), the SB115 has a 15" speaker with better low-frequency response. However, it is a stand-alone amp and cannot be used with an extension speaker.
Posted by Rudy on Apr 23, 2022
Why did I wait so long 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
After throwing my back out about a dozen times lugging my Ampeg 4x10 cab and SVT 3 Pro head in a road case, I finally made the leap to this wonderful little amp. Tons of power, great tone and a few effect knobs to fool around with. Never going to gig with the Ampeg again. I bought the Mark Bass NY 121 speaker to stack under this, mostly as it looks cooler on stage, as the amp alone is plenty powerful especially if you are lined out to the PA. Nice line out control on the control panel also. Extremely happy with the new setup.
Posted by Dave Smith on Jul 14, 2021
Light Weight and Amazing power 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
It's very light weight and can produce a large amount of sound for 300w. You can have your bass in one hand and the amp in the other hand. It's great for gigs and even for practising. Awesome for starters and professionals.
Posted by Nick on Feb 19, 2017
This is an excelent amp for my purpose 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I bought this for my daughter who has been playing locally, my being a parent, I worried about her lifting the heavy amp she had and the fact that she had to make two trip from the gig to the car.
This amp is approx. 29lbs and plenty of power and tones. we are both extremely satisfied. WE RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.
Posted by Denis Bastarache on Dec 14, 2016
Markbass CMD121 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
I have owned this for about a year and usually tag on my Markbass NY 12" cabinet, which really adds sound quality and fullness. Always performs well, even in a fairly large room. Small size and weight makes it ideal.
Posted by Gord on Nov 24, 2014
Great sounding amp except Power supply died 4 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
I had my Markbass Mini CMD 121P for a year. Suddenly, no power and busted fused. It's a good thing I have Long & McQuade extended warranty and it took them 1 1/2 month to get it fixed. I hope it will last long. I also have a SWR Workingman's 15 combo amp + 2 X10 extension speakers and it lasted me for 14 years with no technical problems.
Posted by Bass Poet on Nov 29, 2013
Perfect Gigging Combo Amp 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
- the weight and size of this amp makes it ideal to travel from gig to gig.
- the sound that comes out is heavy enough for a regular bar or small hall (i play mostly rock n' roll)
- the carpeting cover is no good if you have cats =S
- the EQs are basic but effective (the peizo tweeter is kinda weird sounding if you over EQ the highs)
- solid build quality and industrial looks
- a little bit expensive but worth it
- direct out can still be EQed (which is nice)
- Comments: i play regularly enough in different environments and i must say that this amp delivers 100% every time - it's very adaptable and reliable.
Posted by Paul Pitre on Nov 11, 2010
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| Mini CMD121 - 1x12 Combo Amp | 277621 |
