Best Markbass Solid-State Bass Combos 2025

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Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Rock For Pop For Funk For Practice For Reliable Gigging For Clean Bass Tones

BRANDS: Phil Jones Markbass Hartke Fender Ampeg Orange Warwick Eich Amplification

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Funk

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 300 watts @ 4 Ohm150...

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 548119

$919

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Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Less dynamic response

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 watts @ 4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 548102

$1,319

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Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Reliable Gigging Practice Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure ComboTransistor Combo for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm300 W @ 8...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 548054

$1,054

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Markbass CMD 102P V - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass CMD 102P V

by Markbass

Modern Rock Pop Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Markbass CMD 102P VCombo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 500 W @ 4 Ohm300 W @ 8 OhmEquipped with: 2x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 593013

$1,088

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Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Reliable Gigging Pop Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• May lack warmth

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure ComboTransistor Combo For Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm300 W @ 8...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 548048

$1,043

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Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 P Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 P Combo

by Markbass

Reliable Gigging Clean Bass Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Limited natural overdrive

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 P ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric BassOne channelOutput power: 300 watts @ 4...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 548053

$724

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Markbass Mini CMD 121P V - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass Mini CMD 121P V

by Markbass

Clean Bass Tones Reliable Gigging Practice

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Less dynamic response

Markbass Mini CMD 121P VTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric BassChannels: OnePower: 500 W (RMS) @ 4 ohms / 300 W...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 583328

$934

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Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo

by Markbass

Practice Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

Markbass CMD JB Players School ComboCombo for electric bassCharacteristic sound of the analogue Markbass power...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 305338

$611

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Markbass Minimark 802 N 300 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300

by Markbass

Modern Rock Funk Practice

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• May lack warmth

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300Electric Bass ComboPower: 150W @ 8 OhmEquipped with: 2x 8" speakersTweeter:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549256

$774

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Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Reliable Gigging Pop

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube amps

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric BassSpeaker configuration: 2 x 10’ Markbass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604141

$1,319

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Markbass CMB 151 Black Line - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass CMB 151 Black Line

by Markbass

Funk Pop Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Less character than tube amps

Markbass CMB 151 Black LineCombo Amplifier for Electric BassChannels: 1Output power: 150 WEquipped with 1x 15"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604104

$485

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Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo

by Markbass

Funk Practice Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Limited natural overdrive

Markbass CMD 151 GOG ComboCombo for Electric BassAndrew Gouche “Godfather of Gospel” Signature ModelVery light and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604110

$1,319

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Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 150 WSpeaker: 1 x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 571833

$406

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Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60

by Markbass

Pop Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60Bass ComboAmplifier power: 60 W at 4 ohms45 W at 8 ohmsEquipped with: 1 x...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 434236

$472

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Markbass Micromark 801 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass Micromark 801

by Markbass

Funk Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Markbass Micromark 801Bass Combo AmplifierPower: 60 Watt @ 4 OhmEquipped with: 1 x 8" Custom Neodymium...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 268671

$350

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How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced solid-state bass combos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Markbass Solid-State Bass Combos 2025

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo

Markbass CMD 102P V

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 P Combo

Markbass Mini CMD 121P V

Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo

Markbass CMB 151 Black Line

Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60

Markbass Micromark 801

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