Markbass Mark Vintage Pre Tube Preamp Pedal

£319.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Markbass Mark Vintage Pre Tube Preamp Pedal The Markbass Mark Vintage Pre tube preamp pedal is designed not only to give you authentic tube warmth but also act as a versatile tone shaper and a handy studio tool. With its 12AX7 tube you get some of that classic, organic tube sound […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Markbass Mark Vintage Pre Tube Preamp Pedal

The Markbass Mark Vintage Pre tube preamp pedal is designed not only to give you authentic tube warmth but also act as a versatile tone shaper and a handy studio tool. With its 12AX7 tube you get some of that classic, organic tube sound but with the wide variety of controls including a four-band EQ and a 3-way EQ preset switch you can achieve tones from old-school to modern. With balanced DI and digital RCA and TOSLINK outputs, the Mark Vintage Pre has the practical functionality to be a reliable studio tool.

Tube Tone with Versatile Sound Shaping

The Mark Vintage Pre features a real 12AX7 tube in the pedal. This gives you some of that beloved tube warmth and harmonic character. This is great for achieving that vintage bass tone but it's not limited to that. The Mark Vintage Pre features a 4-band EQ for shaping your tone with a three-way preset switch featuring Flat, Cut (mid scoop), and Old (high scoop) for quick access.

For distortion you get two types which can be switched via footswitch. The Mark Vintage Pre can go from a crunchy overdriven tone through to seriously aggressive distortion with the amount controlled by the Drive knob. There's also a Blend control which allows you to control the mix between your clean and distorted signals. Go for all-out distortion or blend just a little bit into your clean tone to give it a little edge – it's up to you!

 Additionally, there's a boost switch giving you an extra +6 dB to increase your volume and headroom when you need it.

Versatile Outputs

The Mark Vintage Pre features an onboard FX loop if you prefer to place certain effects in the loop, as well as a balanced DI output for hooking straight up to a mixer, PA, or audio interface. There's also RCA and TOSLINK digital outputs with a three-way sampling rate switch making it a very useful pedal to have in studio situations. In addition, there's an aux in for hooking up a device to play external audio and a headphone out for quiet practice.

Specifications

  • Tube: 12AX7 (ECC 83)
  • Input: Impedance 1MΩ, max. voltage 6 Vpp
  • Output: Balanced DI Out with transformer (GND switch)
  • Output: Digital Outputs: RCA (with transformer) and TOSLINK with sampling rate switch 44.1/48/96KHz
  • Gain Range: -46 ÷ +23 dB
  • FX Loop
  • Controls: GAIN | MASTER | DRIVE | BLEND
  • Switches: ON/OFF | DRIVE | BOOST
  • Power Requirement: 12VDC | 300mA (power supply included)
  • Dimensions (W/D/H): 7.6” x 5” x 2.32” | 19.3cm x 12.7cm x 5.9cm
  • Weight: 1.9 lbs | 840gr

EQ

  • Low: Level ±16 dB (Freq. 70Hz)
  • Mid Low: Level ±16 dB (Freq. 400 Hz)
  • Mid High : Level ±16 dB (Freq. 2.5 KHz)
  • High: Level ±16 dB (Freq. 10 KHz)
  • 3-Way switch (FLAT / CUT / OLD)

Brand

Markbass

Markbass is an Italian manufacturer specializing in bass amplification equipment, including bass amplifiers, cabinets, and combo amps. Founded in 2001 by Marco De Virgiliis, Markbass has quickly become recognized for its high-quality, lightweight amplifiers and speaker cabinets, designed specifically for bass players.

Markbass amplifiers are known for their powerful sound, transparent tone, and portability, making them popular among professional bassists across genres. The company offers a variety of amplifier heads, ranging from compact practice amps to powerful stage rigs, as well as speaker cabinets in various configurations to suit different performance needs.

In addition to amplifiers, Markbass produces a range of bass effects pedals and accessories designed to complement their amplification systems. These pedals offer bassists a variety of tone-shaping and signal processing options to enhance their sound and performance.

With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design, Markbass continues to be a trusted name in the bass community, providing bassists with reliable and versatile amplification solutions that deliver exceptional tone and performance.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals,

Tags

bass

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals