แอมป์เบส Markbass CMB 121 Black Line

🔊 กำลังขับ: 150 W RMS (กำลังจริง)
🔈 ลำโพง: 1 × 12″ ขนาดกลาง ให้เสียงบาลานซ์ทั้งเบส เสียงกลาง และเทรเบิล

🎛️ แผงควบคุมและ EQ:

• Gain — ปรับความแรงของสัญญาณขาเข้า

• Master Volume — ปรับระดับเสียงรวม

• EQ 4 ย่านเสียง — ปรับเสียงต่ำ กลางสูง อย่างละเอียด

• สวิตช์ SCOOPED — ตัดเสียงกลางเพื่อเสียงโทนโปร่ง

• สวิตช์ BOOST — เพิ่มความอิ่มของเสียง

🔌 การเชื่อมต่อ:

• Input (แจ็ค 6.3 มม.) — ต่อเบสโดยตรง

• Aux Input (3.5 มม.) — เล่นเพลงจากเครื่องอื่นร่วมกับเบส

• Headphone Output (3.5 มม.) — ฝึกซ้อมแบบไม่รบกวน

• Balanced Line Out (XLR) — ส่งสัญญาณไป PA / อัดเสียง

• Send/Return FX Loop — ต่อเอฟเฟกต์ภายนอก

📐 ขนาดและน้ำหนัก:

• ขนาด (ก × ส × ล): 44 × 44 × 36 ซม.

• น้ำหนัก: ประมาณ 16 กก.

🔊 Output Power: 150 W RMS combo amplifier
🔈 Speaker: 1 × 12″ speaker for balanced low, mids, and highs

🎛️ Controls & EQ:

• Gain control — Adjust input signal strength

• Master Volume — Overall volume control

• 4-band EQ — Flexible tone shaping across bass/mids/treble

• Scooped switch — Cuts mid frequencies for thinner tone

• Boost switch — Adds saturation/drive to the tone

🔌 I/O (Inputs & Outputs):

• Instrument input (6.35 mm) — Standard bass input

• Aux input (3.5 mm) — For playing backing tracks/media

• Headphone output (3.5 mm) — Silent practice

• Balanced XLR Line Out — Connect to PA / recording gear

• FX Loop (Send/Return) — For external effects units

📐 Physical:

• Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 44 × 44 × 36 cm

• Weight: approx. 16 kg

Markbass is an Italian bass-amplification company founded by Marco De Virgiliis in the early 2000s. The brand quickly earned a strong reputation for clean, punchy bass tone, lightweight designs, and road-ready reliability, becoming a favorite among professional bass players worldwide.

Why the Black Line series was created

For many years, Markbass focused mainly on mid- to high-end professional amplifiers, such as the CMD combos and Little Mark heads. While these products were highly respected, they were often out of reach for beginners and budget-conscious players.

To address this gap, Markbass introduced the Black Line series—a more affordable lineup designed to:

• Deliver authentic Markbass tone

• Be easy to use and practical

• Appeal to students, beginners, and casual to semi-pro players

The goal was not luxury or advanced digital features, but solid sound quality and reliability at a lower price point.

The role of the CMB 121 Black Line

The CMB 121 Black Line was designed as a compact, versatile combo amp within this series. Compared to the larger CMB 151, the 121 focuses more on portability while still being powerful enough for real-world use.

Its concept includes:

• A 1×12″ speaker for balanced lows, clear mids, and controlled highs

• 150W RMS power, suitable for home practice, band rehearsals, and small to medium gigs

• Simple, intuitive controls that help new players learn tone shaping

• Essential modern features such as headphone output, aux input, FX loop, and balanced line out

Design philosophy

To keep costs down, the Black Line series is manufactured using cost-efficient production, while still following Markbass’s core engineering principles. The emphasis is on functionality, durability, and tone, rather than premium materials or ultra-lightweight construction.

The CMB 121 was especially aimed at players who want:

• A “real bass amp” instead of a basic practice amp

• An amp that can grow with them from practice to live performance

• The Markbass sound without paying for flagship models

Why it matters

The CMB 121 Black Line represents Markbass’s commitment to making professional-quality bass tone more accessible. It serves as an entry point into the Markbass ecosystem, allowing new bassists to start with gear that feels serious, dependable, and stage-ready.

In short, the Markbass CMB 121 Black Line is about bringing professional bass amplification to everyday players—compact, practical, and true to the Markbass sound 🎸