Which one: Peavey Max 115 or MarkBass CMD JPG?

MarkBass CMD JP or Peavey Max 115?

  • MarkBass

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  • Peavey

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  • MarkBass is a horizontal move, not an upgrade

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Dr. Cheese

Dr. Cheese

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#1
Question is simple. I have a Peavey Max 115 that is mainly a home practice amp. GC currently has the MarkBass CMD JP on sale, with a trade in I am out $300+. I know the MarkBass has fewer watts than my current bass, but it is lighter, and should be loud enough for when I do play out, plus it can take an extension cabinet.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
Question is simple. I have a Peavey Max 115 that is mainly a home practice amp. GC currently has the MarkBass CMD JP on sale, with a trade in I am out $300+. I know the MarkBass has fewer watts than my current bass, but it is lighter, and should be loud enough for when I do play out, plus it can take an extension cabinet.
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The extension cab output is the key for me. I like the Peavey Max. I had a 112 but the MarkBass will do more if you want/need it to. If it wasn't going to leave home I wouldn't bother but it seems that may happen so the weight is definitely a consideration. I guess if it's worth another $300 to you, do it.
 
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I would keep the peavey and invest in collapsible hand truck/dolly. Man that peavey can do a really good old school ampeg tone. Alotta bang for the buck but the max 115 is heavy and no fun if you have to climb stairs to the venue. Ok simple answer: keep peavey you can gig with it and when you push it you'll think your back in the 70's!!!
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
Question is simple. I have a Peavey Max 115 that is mainly a home practice amp. GC currently has the MarkBass CMD JP on sale, with a trade in I am out $300+. I know the MarkBass has fewer watts than my current bass, but it is lighter, and should be loud enough for when I do play out, plus it can take an extension cabinet.
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Is the Max the current version, 300 watts, 50 lbs, white knobs on top, or the older 60-watter, 60-pounder*?
If it's the new one, factor in whether you'd miss the tweeter if you bought the JB combo.

*EDIT - duh, sorry, you already said the Peavey has more watts than the MarkBass.
 
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HaphAsSard said:
Is the Max the current version, 300 watts, 50 lbs, white knobs on top, or the older 60-watter, 60-pounder*?
If it's the new one, factor in whether you'd miss the tweeter if you bought the JB combo.

*EDIT - duh, sorry, you already said the Peavey has more watts than the MarkBass.
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Yes, I have the new version Peavey, and it is only 50 lbs. The MarkBass is 34.1 lbs., and I can tell the difference! I thought about that tweeter and I like my Peavey's tone. I think MarkBass can get a bit more modern, and that is a bias of mine. Still, my Peavey is paid for, and you all have heard any of my home videos, the sounds is through my Peavey.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I thought about that tweeter and I like my Peavey's tone. I think MarkBass can get a bit more modern, and that is a bias of mine.
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(I expected your tonal goals would lean towards the modern, hence my mentioning the tweeter.) Can it, though? I mean this specific MB. A couple reviews:
Mark Bass CMD JB Players School Combo Review
Markbass CMD JB Players School
(There might be more around.)

If you manage to try it 'fore you buy it, or if you feel you're gonna like the VPF control anyway, adding their (MarkBass's) Tweeter Box (or a cheaper alternative if you find it) later on might be an option to explore.
 
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Hand trucks are nice, but you still have to load the combo, unload it, get it up on the stage, etc. $300 is alot cheaper than surgery, rehab, or PT. And it only takes one tweak to get you there.

The CMD102P is sweet as is the CMD121H
 
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