Markbass Micromark 801 Small Bass Combo

Markbass Micromark 801 — Ultra-Compact 60W Bass Combo

The Markbass Micromark 801 is a 60W solid-state bass combo built around a single 8" custom neodymium speaker, delivering the brand's sound in a backpack-friendly package. At just 6.6 kg and roughly 27 cm per side, this little cube disappears under a bed, fits in a car boot, and travels easily by bike or bus. The analogue power section delivers 60W RMS @ 4 ohms, giving the combo enough headroom for rehearsals and small acoustic gigs.

What Sets This Combo Apart

Where most practice amps stack EQ knobs and digital menus, the front panel stays deliberately minimal: just a Level knob and the proprietary VPF (Variable Preshape Filter). The VPF is a single-knob tone shaper that subtly cuts or boosts mids, letting players move from vintage warmth to modern growl without scrolling through presets.

Analogue Power Amp Headroom

This model's analogue power stage is rated at 60W RMS @ 4 ohms and 50W RMS @ 8 ohms, unusually high for an 8" combo in this size class.

• Output Power: 60 W RMS @ 4 Ω — drives the internal 8" speaker or an external cab with clean volume
• Output Power (8 Ω): 50 W RMS — matched power for an external 8-ohm extension cabinet
• The 8" driver is rated at 200 W RMS (AES Standard) and can absorb far more power than the amp delivers.

Custom 8" Neodymium Driver in a Cube Cabinet

Equipped with a single 8" custom speaker using a neodymium magnet, the cabinet remains lightweight and portable.

• Speaker Configuration: 1×8" Markbass custom neodymium — yellow-cone driver tuned for tight, focused bass
• Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 8 kHz — covers the fundamental range of electric bass
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 268 × 268 × 262 mm — cube-shaped enclosure that fits on a desk or under a bed
• At only 6.6 kg, it can be carried one-handed using the built-in top handle.

Connections for Practice, Recording, and Stage

The back panel covers every common use case: silent practice via headphones, jam-along through the AUX input, and direct-to-desk recording through the balanced XLR line out.

• Controls: Level / VPF — two-knob interface for volume and the Variable Preshape Filter
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm jack — silent practice without disturbing neighbours
• DI Output: Balanced XLR line out — sends a clean signal to a PA or recording interface
• Jam along to your favourite tracks from a phone or tablet using the 3.5 mm mini jack AUX input.

Home Practice, Small Gigs, and Mobile Bassists

Ideal for bassists who want one amp for bedroom practice, café gigs, and studio sessions without hauling a 20 kg combo. Its 6.6 kg weight and built-in handle suit cyclists and players storing gear in small flats. The XLR line out allows this instrument to function as a stage monitor or tracking amp, and the headphone jack supports late-night silent practice. For rehearsals, acoustic gigs, and recording, this combo exceeds expectations in its size category.

Markbass: Italian Pioneers of Lightweight Bass Amps

Markbass was founded in 2001 by Marco de Virgiliis in Italy and quickly established itself as a pioneer of lightweight bass amplification. The company's breakthrough came with the Little Mark series, which proved that compact heads could deliver professional-grade tone. Continuing that philosophy, the Micromark 801 squeezes the brand's analogue power-amp expertise into a 27 cm cube.