Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 - Italy 2011

Here is a Markbass Little Mark Tube 800, a lightweight yet exceptionally powerful bass amplifier head designed for gigging musicians who need portability without sacrificing headroom or tone. Delivering 800 watts of power in a compact, road-ready format, it is built to handle everything from rehearsal spaces to large live stages with ease.

At its core, the amp features a blendable tube and solid-state preamp, allowing seamless movement between warm, vintage-style tube saturation and clean, fast, modern articulation. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of playing styles, from classic soul and rock tones through to tight, contemporary bass sounds.

The control layout includes a responsive 4-band EQ alongside Markbass’s signature VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter), giving detailed control over tonal shaping. The VLE softens and rounds the top end for a more traditional character, while the VPF enhances low-end depth and high-frequency clarity for a more modern, scooped sound. A balanced XLR output ensures reliable direct connection for both live performance and studio recording applications.

This example is in excellent condition, comes with a power lead and a non-original carry bag, and is fully ready for gigging.

Specifications:

Year: 2011
Country: Italy
Model: Markbass Little Mark Tube 800
Finish: Not specified
Power: 800W @ 4Ω / 500W @ 8Ω
Preamp: Blendable tube / solid-state
EQ: 4-band EQ (low, mid-low, mid-high, high)
Filters: VLE, VPF
Outputs: Speaker out, balanced XLR line out