Markbass Mark Vintage Pre
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Mark Vintage Pre
Product Info
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The Mark Vintage Pre is a fantastic little box for players chasing that classic Markbass tube warmth without the full-stack commitment. It's surprisingly versatile thanks to the blend control and EQ, letting you dial in everything from subtle grit to full-on saturated overdrive. Ideal for gigging bassists wanting a portable, tube-driven tone boost.
Product Description
- Markbass Mark Vintage Pre
- Preamp for Electric Bass
- Tube preamp from the Markbass Vintage top
- 4-Band EQ
- Controls: Gain
- Master
- Drive
- High
- Blend
- Switch: Flat / Normal / Old
- sample rate
- Footswitch: Drive
- Boost
- Tube: 12AX7 (ECC 83)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 193 x 127 x 59 mm
- Weight: 840 g
- Includes power supply unit (12 V DC
- 300 mA)
*Connections:*
- Input for electric bass: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- FX loop send / return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Line Out: XLR
- Digital: Toslink
PROS
- • Tube warmth authentically emulates vintage Markbass tones
- • 4-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping for diverse genres
- • Blend control seamlessly mixes clean and driven signals
- • Robust build quality with a solid metal chassis ensures lasting durability
CONS
- • The ECC83 tube will eventually require replacement, adding to ownership costs
- • Limited headroom compared to higher-powered Markbass amplifiers
- • FX loop sends/returns are line level, requiring careful gain staging
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Key Features
Effect Type
Tube Preamp
Controls
Gain, Master, Drive, Low, High, Blend, Flat/Normal/Old switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass (Drive)
Power Supply
12 V DC, 300 mA
Connections
6.3 mm jack (Input/Output/FX Send/Return), XLR (Line Out), Toslink, RCA
Dimensions
193 x 127 x 59 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Old' setting subtly alters the tube's biasing, adding a darker, slightly more compressed character reminiscent of older Markbass designs.
Absolutely, but you’ll likely need to compensate with the Gain control to achieve optimal output levels. A passive bass will need a bit more preamp gain to drive the tube section effectively.
Yes, the 12AX7 tube is easily accessible from the top of the unit, making replacement straightforward for those comfortable with basic electronics.
