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MarkbassLittle Mark IV 500W Bass Amplifier Head Black

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Markbass Little Mark IV 500W Bass Amplifier Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 500 W Little Mark IV bass head with a four-band EQ, Old School filter, bi-band limiter, mute, and selectable flat, scooped, or footswitchable operation.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who want four-band EQ control with up to ±16 dB adjustment per band.
  • Players seeking flat, scooped-mid, or high-cut tonal options.
  • Players using a mixer or PA and needing adjustable balanced XLR line output with pre/post-EQ routing.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need more than the stated four EQ bands and Old School filter for onboard tone shaping.
  • Players who require footswitch control without adding the optional dual footswitch.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Bi-band limiter

Designed to respond faster and more dynamically than traditional limiters, while allowing the high end to breathe for a more natural sound.

Detail 02

3-way switch

Selects Flat, scooped-mid, or FSW operation; FSW enables optional dual-footswitch control of mute and Scooped EQ.

Detail 03

Line output

The balanced XLR output has its own level control and can be switched pre- or post-EQ.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The FSW setting requires an optional dual footswitch to control mute and Scooped EQ.
  2. 02Confirm your cabinet connection needs: the stated speaker outputs are speakON/1/4 in combo and 1/4 in.
  3. 03The Old School filter is a high-frequency cut, with a stated maximum cut range of 250 Hz–20 kHz.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What are the three 3-way switch modes?

Flat, scooped-mid, and FSW.

02Can I control mute and the Scooped EQ with a footswitch?

Yes. In FSW mode, an optional dual footswitch can control both functions.

03Does the amplifier have a direct output for a mixer or PA?

Yes. It has a balanced XLR line output with level control and a pre/post-EQ switch.

04What EQ frequencies are available?

68 Hz, 360 Hz, 800 Hz, and 10 kHz, each with up to ±16 dB of boost or cut.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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