MarkBass Little Mark Tube 800W Hybrid Tube/Solid-State Bass Head
A high-power hybrid head offering tube warmth and solid-state clarity. The Little Mark Tube 800 delivers 500W @ 8Ω or 800W @ 4Ω with blendable tube and solid-state preamps for versatile pro tone and stage-ready control.
KEY FEATURES
- Hybrid preamp with mix control blends tube warmth and solid-state attack for a wide range of tones
- 800W RMS @ 4Ω / 500W RMS @ 8Ω for massive clean headroom
- Two inputs (¼" + XLR/¼" combo) with independent gain controls and phantom power for the XLR
- VPF and VLE controls for quick tone shaping from vintage to modern hi-fi sounds
- Four-band EQ with wide ±16 dB ranges for precise sculpting
- Mute via push/pull master; dedicated line out with pre/post EQ switching
- Compact, road-ready head with a single 6205 miniature tube in the preamp
The Little Mark Tube 800 solves the tube vs solid-state debate by letting you have both. Use the mix control to dial anything from clean, punchy solid-state tones to warm, harmonically rich tube textures, or combine them for unique hybrid voices. With two independent inputs and gain controls, you can run an instrument and a mic or a second source simultaneously. VPF (Variable Preshape Filter) and VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) provide fast character shaping, while the full four-band EQ offers detailed control for studio and stage.
Power is never a worry: this head delivers 500W at 8ω and 800W at 4ω, providing plenty of headroom for large stages or when driving full stacks. The XLR/¼" combo input includes phantom power, making the head suitable for upright bass miking as well as electric bass use. Mute is simple and intuitive, and the line out features pre/post EQ switching to match DI needs.
Who it's for:
Gigging bassists, session players and tone-conscious pros who want flexible tonal options, high power, and the practicality of a compact head.
Quick specs:
- Output: 800W RMS @ 4Ω; 500W RMS @ 8Ω
- Inputs: 1 × ¼" input; 1 × XLR/¼" combo (balanced) with 48V phantom
- Tube: 1 × 6205 miniature tube (preamp)
- EQ: 4-band (Low 40 Hz, Low Mid 360 Hz, High Mid 800 Hz, High 10 kHz) ±16 dB
- Filters: VPF centre ~380 Hz (cut); VLE 250 Hz–20 kHz (cut)
- Controls: Mix (tube/solid), Gain 1/2 (-60 to +23 dB), Master/Mute, Line out level, Pre/Post EQ switch
- Effects return impedance: 33 kΩ, max 10Vpp
- Notes: Factory-set for country voltage; rack ears not included
Why you'll love it:
- Ultimate tonal flexibility from a single head
- Pro-level power for any stage or studio application
- Straightforward controls for fast tone dialling
- Built to Markbass standards for reliability and sonic clarity
Get the Little Mark Tube 800 and add hybrid power and tone to your rig today.
