Detail 01
8 ohms only
Most amps make less power into 8 ohms than 4. Check your head's 8-ohm rating before assuming you get 400W.
Product detailSKU #1274319726202
MarkbassNew York 121 1x12 400W Bass Cabinet -
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 29-pound 1x12 bass cab rated 400W at 8 ohms. For bassists who want one manageable box for rehearsals, small clubs and stage fill.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players carrying gear up stairs without a second person
- Small stages where a 4x10 footprint won't fit
- Pairing with a second 8-ohm cab to drop an amp to 4 ohms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud drummers on large stages with no PA support
- Players who want a single cab moving the most air possible
- Anyone needing 4-ohm operation from one cabinet
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
45Hz low end
Covers the low E at 41Hz only partially. Expect the fundamental of the lowest notes to be felt more than heard.
Detail 03
Rear port
Needs clearance behind it. Shoved against a back wall, the low end gets boomy and uneven.
Detail 04
Piezo tweeter with 3.5kHz crossover
Adds string noise, pick attack and slap snap above 3.5kHz. Also exposes fret buzz and clank you didn't hear before.
Detail 05
100dB sensitivity
Loud per watt. A 300W head drives this to gig volume without running wide open.
Detail 06
29 lbs
One-hand carry for most people. This is the main reason to pick a 1x12 over a 4x10.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A speaker cable is needed. Instrument cables will overheat and fail under power.
- 02Confirm your head is stable at 8 ohms and how much it delivers there.
- 03Leave several inches behind the cab for the rear port to work.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is one 12 enough for a full band?
For rehearsals and small clubs with a drummer, generally yes at 100dB sensitivity. Outdoor or large rooms with a loud drummer and no PA support will push it.
02Can I stack two of these?
Two 8-ohm cabs wired in parallel give 4 ohms total, which most bass heads handle and which typically doubles available power. Verify your amp's minimum impedance first.
03How does a 1x12 compare to a 2x10?
A single 12 tends toward a rounder, more centered voice; a pair of 10s pushes more midrange punch and moves more total cone area. This one wins on weight and footprint.
04Can I turn the tweeter down?
Piezo tweeters are typically fixed rather than adjustable. If the high end is too bright, cut treble at the amp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 45Hz–18kHz
- Impedance
- 8 ohms
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.5kHz
- Sensitivity
- 100dB SPL
- Speaker Size
- 1x12 inch
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Handling
- 400W RMS (AES standard)
- Bass Port
- Rear
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 15-3/10 inch x 17 inch x 14-1/10 inch
- Weight
- 29
1 detailsOther
- Tweeter
- Piezo
