Markbass Little Mark Vintage 58R
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Markbass
Little Mark Vintage 58R
Product Info
Article Number:
593007
Brand:
Markbass
Model:
Little Mark Vintage 58R
Category:
Hybrid Bass Heads
Price:
$877.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Little Mark Vintage 58R is a seriously cool little amp. It nails that classic Markbass warmth, but with a vintage vibe thanks to the tube preamp and 'Old' EQ setting. It's perfect for gigging bassists needing a premium-priced, portable amp with a distinct old-school character.
Product Description
- Markbass Little Mark Vintage 58R
- Amp Head for Electric Bass
- Power: 500 W into 4 Ohm
- 300 W into 8 Ohm
- Tube preamp
- Controls for DI
- gain
- limiter
- bass
- low mids
- high mids
- treble and master volume
- 3-Way switch: flat / cut / old
- Switches for pre/post and ground lift
- Selected components
- Gold-plated circuits
- Very light and compact design
- Front connections: instrument input
- effect send and return
- line out (balanced XLR) and foot switch connection
- Rear connections: Speaker output
- power cable
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.6 x 8.3 x 25 cm
- Weight approx. 2.5 kg
- Made in Italy
PROS
- • Exceptional tube warmth delivers a classic, vintage Markbass tone.
- • Surprisingly lightweight for a tube amp – gig-friendly portability.
- • Gold-plated circuits suggest a commitment to quality signal path.
- • Versatile EQ with 'Old' mode convincingly emulates vintage amp characteristics.
CONS
- • Limited wattage might struggle in very loud, high-volume situations.
- • Tube preamp requires occasional maintenance and tube replacement.
- • EQ, while flexible, lacks a true parametric option for precise sculpting.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
500W @ 4Ω, 300W @ 8Ω
Preamp Tubes
ECC83 (12AX7)
EQ Bands
3-band + Mid-sweepable
DI Output
Balanced XLR
Speaker Output
Standard Speaker Output
Weight
2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a convincing approximation of a 60s/70s British amp, leaning towards a darker, rounder tone than some brighter emulations – think Vox or Ampeg, but with the Markbass low-end.
Absolutely, the balanced XLR DI output provides a clean, usable signal for recording, though some may prefer to add a tube preamp for additional coloration.
A 10-12 inch speaker with a neodymium magnet would complement the amp's power and vintage tone while keeping the overall setup relatively lightweight.
