Detail 01
6.31 lbs, 2.8 inches tall
Slides into a gig bag pocket or on top of a cab. One trip from the car instead of two.
Product detailSKU #1274319726149
MarkbassLittle Mark Tube 800 Bass Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact, two-channel Markbass head weighing just over six pounds. For bassists who want a full four-band EQ rig that fits in a gig bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fly dates and public transport gigs where amp weight decides what you bring
- Studio work needing a direct feed alongside a cab
- Players running two instruments or two input sources into one rig
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a heavy, resonant vintage amp with that mass and feel
- Players who need a combo — this is a head and needs a cabinet
- Bassists who prefer a single simple gain knob and minimal controls
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two gain stages, -60dB to +23dB each
Huge range on both. Handles a quiet passive vintage bass and a hot active preamp without changing anything else.
Detail 03
Four-band EQ, ±16dB per band
40Hz, 360Hz, 800Hz, and 10kHz. Sixteen dB is enough to reshape a room, not just season the tone.
Detail 04
VPF filter centered at 380Hz
One knob scoops the low mids for a modern slap voice. Turning it up moves you away from a midrange-forward sound.
Detail 05
VLE filter, 250Hz to 20kHz cut
Rolls off treble progressively for a warmer, older speaker character. Useful for taming a bright cab or bright strings.
Detail 06
48V phantom power, 33 kohm input
The high input impedance suits passive basses without loading them down, and phantom power is on tap for a condenser source.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A speaker cabinet is required — this is a head with no speaker
- 02Check your cabinet's impedance rating before connecting it
- 03Set VPF and VLE at zero first; both cut, so they can quietly drain your tone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What cabinet do I need for this head?
Any bass cabinet matched to the head's impedance and power rating. Markbass 102 cabinets are a natural pairing by size and voicing. Confirm the cabinet's ohm rating before hooking up.
02What do the VPF and VLE knobs actually do?
VPF cuts around 380Hz for a scooped, modern slap tone. VLE rolls off highs from 250Hz upward for a warmer, vintage speaker character. Both only cut, never boost.
03Can I use both inputs at once?
There are two independent gain stages, each with a wide -60dB to +23dB range, so you can set levels for two different sources separately.
04Is it light enough to fly with?
At 6.31 pounds and 2.8 inches tall it fits in a gig bag or carry-on with room to spare. The cabinet is the part you have to solve at the destination.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Impedance
- 33 kohm
- High Center Frequency
- 10kHz, level: ±16dB; VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) center frequency: 380Hz (cut); VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) frequency range: 250Hz–20kHz (cut)
- Low Center Frequency
- 40Hz; level: ±16dB
- Low Mid Center Frequency
- 360Hz, level: ±16dB; High Mid center frequency: 800Hz, level: ±16dB;
2 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power
- 48V
- Maximum Voltage
- 10Vpp
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Hxwxd
- 2.8 inch x 10.87 inch x 10.1 inch
- Weight
- 6.31
1 detailsOther
- Gain 1
- -60dB to +23dB range; Gain 2: -60dB to +23dB range
