Markbass Little Mark IV
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Markbass
Little Mark IV
Product Info
Article Number:
525910
Brand:
Markbass
Model:
Little Mark IV
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$567.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Little Mark IV is a fantastic little powerhouse—seriously, it's deceptively loud. It nails that classic Markbass tone, and the 'Old School' mode is a real winner for adding some grit. Perfect for gigging bassists needing a portable, versatile, and premium-priced head for smaller to mid-sized stages.
Product Description
- Markbass Little Mark IV
- Amp Head for Electric Bass
- 1 Channel
- Power: 500 Watt RMS @ 4 Ohm
- 300 Watt RMS @ 8 Ohm
- Frequency response: 45 - 20000 Hz
- Controls: Gain
- Mid Low
- Mid High
- High
- Old School
- Line Out
- Master
- 3-Way switch: Flat / Scooped-mid / FSW
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch connection: 6.3 mm jack
- Balanced line output: XLR
- Effect return & send: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Tuner output: 6.3 mm jack
- Weight: approx. 2.8 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 27.6 x 8.3 x 25.5 cm
PROS
- • Excellent Markbass signature sound in a compact, lightweight design.
- • The 'Old School' mode delivers a warm, vintage tube-like distortion.
- • Flexible EQ with a wide frequency range for tonal sculpting.
- • XLR DI output provides a clean, professional signal for recording or live sound.
CONS
- • Limited power for very large venues or loud band situations.
- • EQ can be slightly overwhelming for beginners to dial in consistently.
- • No built-in reverb or other effects beyond send/return loop.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
500 @ 4 Ohm, 300 @ 8 Ohm
EQ Bands
5 (Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High)
DI Output
XLR Balanced
Effects
Send/Return Loop
Speaker Output
6.3mm Jack
Weight
2.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's an emulation, not a perfect replica, but it captures the warmth and harmonic complexity of a tube amp’s overdrive, adding a pleasing grit.
Absolutely, it works well with passive basses, though you may need to adjust the gain to compensate for the lack of preamp boost.
The EQ is very flexible, but it requires some understanding of frequency ranges to avoid harshness; dialing in a clean tone is possible, but takes practice.
