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Markbass bass guitars are celebrated for their blend of power, clarity, and modern playability. With their lightweight design, refined electronics, and distinctive tonal character, they offer bass players an inspiring instrument for both studio and stage. Whether you’re after a punchy modern edge or a warm, classic foundation, Markbass provides a versatile range that suits any playing style.

The Markbass Bass Guitars form a remarkable line of instruments built for bass players who seek power, definition, and musicality in one versatile package. These instruments are designed for musicians who want to combine a modern sound with ergonomic design and reliable technology. Whether you’re performing live, studying, or working in the studio, the Markbass line offers recognizable clarity and a dynamic response that supports every nuance of your playing.Markbass Basses - markbass1

 

 

Markbass Bass Guitars

Markbass Bass Guitars are known for their lightweight construction, excellent balance, and the characteristic Markbass sound: a combination of solid low‑end punch, sparkling highs, and a midrange that cuts through the mix without becoming harsh. These instruments feel instantly familiar, with a playing comfort that appeals to both beginners and advanced bassists. Thanks to the thoughtful design and high‑quality electronics, you get an instrument that invites creative playing and musical exploration.

 

Tone character & playing experience

Within the Markbass range, you’ll find models with active and passive electronics, each with its own expressive approach. Active models offer extensive tonal control, allowing you to switch effortlessly between warm, rounded tones and tight, modern sounds. Passive variants deliver the classic dynamics and openness appreciated by many traditional bass players. The body materials are kept lightweight without compromising sustain or projection, resulting in an instrument that is easy to carry during long sets and intensive rehearsal sessions.

The necks are slim and fast to play, with a smooth finish that minimizes fatigue. Thanks to the accurate construction and consistent setup, these basses play intuitively and reliably—even during demanding playing styles such as slap, fingerstyle, pick playing, or modern percussive techniques.

 

Application, accessories & advice

Markbass basses feel at home in almost every music genre: pop, jazz, rock, funk, gospel, or fusion. Their powerful and transparent sound also makes them highly suitable for studio work and live situations where detail and definition are essential.

Included with purchase:

  • Gigbag
  • Allen keys for adjustments

Optional accessories include high‑quality straps, a hard case for additional protection, clip‑on tuners, or effect pedals. These basses also pair excellently with Markbass amplifiers and speaker cabinets, which share the same tonal philosophy.

If you’re unsure which model best suits your playing style, feel free to visit us or get in touch—we’re always happy to help with personal advice, just as you’d expect from Joh. de Heer.Markbass Basses - markbass2

 

 

Why choose Markbass Bass Guitars?

  • Lightweight, ergonomic construction
  • Powerful, transparent sound with lots of definition
  • Modern and classic tonal options through various electronic configurations
  • Highly comfortable playing experience
  • Suitable for studio, stage, and practice room
  • High‑quality craftsmanship and dependable technology

 

Our recommendations within the Markbass series

Within the various Markbass models, we have a few clear favorites that consistently stand out in practice for their playing comfort, tonal quality, and reliability. The Markbass MB GV 5 Gloxy offers an impressively wide tonal range thanks to its five strings and modern electronics—an ideal choice for bassists who seek dynamics and depth in their sound. The Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy is an excellent option for players who prefer the classic four‑string feel, but still want the clarity and punch you expect from Markbass. For those looking for a compact, lightweight, and surprisingly versatile bass, the Markbass MB Yellow Little Bass is highly recommended. This model combines portability with a mature, tight sound that fits effortlessly into any mix. Whatever style you play, these three models represent exactly what Markbass stands for—an inspiring sound, a comfortable playing experience, and an instrument you’ll confidently take to every rehearsal, recording session, or live performance.

 

 

Markbass

The Markbass brand was founded in the early 2000s in Italy by Marco De Virgiliis, an engineer with a clear vision: high‑quality bass amplification should not only be powerful and musical, but also lightweight, reliable, and innovative. His first designs—instantly recognizable by the yellow‑and‑black color scheme—quickly conquered the international market thanks to their combination of low noise, high efficiency, and exceptional transparency. That philosophy of refined engineering, musical expression, and complete reliability still forms the heart of the brand. From this same ambition, Markbass later developed a dedicated line of bass guitars, built on the same core principles of playing comfort, tonal quality, and innovation. Today, Markbass has grown into a beloved brand among both studio professionals and live bass players around the world.

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Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy 3-Tone Sunburst CR MP Passive - Electric Bass

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The Italian Marco De Virgiliis started in 2001 the company Markbass, together with Parsek. Marco had a lifelong passion for speakers, amps, instruments, and music. Furthermore, he had decades of personal experience and years of professional experience working with speakers and amps. He used this to produce the best possible bass amps and Markbass quickly grew to be an international company represented by world-famous musicians. However, they’ve expanded to include other products, including basses, guitars, pedals, and other accessories. They’ve also made sure they’re able to guarantee the highest quality with these products. Nowadays, Markbass products are a staple in rehearsal spaces, studios, and concert halls.

 

The Gloxy Series

Many companies are having a hard time keeping their spot in the international market because customers want high-quality products for a low price. However, raw materials have become significantly more expensive and it’s becoming harder and harder to guarantee low prices. Consequently, Markbass created the Gloxy series. With this series, they have abandoned globalisation and instead have focussed on ‘Glocalisation’, with which they have focussed on the local market and the Italian style. As a result, they can create unique instruments based on the Italian market, but due to its unicity they are also very popular on a global level. Markbass didn’t want to decrease the quality of their products to save money, as they believe students will remain motivated if they have a reliable instrument. They spent a lot of time comparing different high-quality materials to find the most reliable materials for the best prices. They have therefore made sure that the Gloxy series is still relatively affordable whilst still guaranteeing the highest quality.

 

The MB GV 4 Gloxy 3-Tone Sunburst CR MP Passive

The MB GV 4 is an amazing choice within the Gloxy series. The body of the bass is made of basswood, which is a sustainable tonewood which will provide a lightweight base. As such, you can easily support the bass with your shoulder without it getting uncomfortable. Basswood provides a relatively neutral sound and good sustain. The bass has a maple neck and fretboard and the neck has a C-shape. The C-shape is considered by many to be the most comfortable shape and is also suitable for bassists with smaller hands. Maple is a great choice for necks and fretboards as it’s incredibly sturdy and provides a smooth surface. When considering the pickups, this is an interesting bass within the Gloxy series as it has two passive pickups. This means that the power and the sound will largely be decided by the amp, which will also result in better projection. This bass specifically has two passive Markbass JJ Style 70’s Position pickups. These pickups will result in a fat and round sound. A gig bag will be included with your purchase.

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Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Black CR MP - Electric Bass

Markbass

The Italian Marco De Virgiliis started in 2001 the company Markbass, together with Parsek. Marco had a lifelong passion for speakers, amps, instruments, and music. Furthermore, he had decades of personal experience and years of professional experience working with speakers and amps. He used this to produce the best possible bass amps and Markbass quickly grew to be an international company represented by world-famous musicians. However, they’ve expanded to include other products, including basses, guitars, pedals, and other accessories. They’ve also made sure they’re able to guarantee the highest quality with these products. Nowadays, Markbass products are a staple in rehearsal spaces, studios, and concert halls.

 

The Gloxy Series

Many companies are having a hard time keeping their spot in the international market because customers want high-quality products for a low price. However, raw materials have become significantly more expensive and it’s becoming harder and harder to guarantee low prices. Consequently, Markbass created the Gloxy series. With this series, they have abandoned globalisation and instead have focussed on ‘Glocalisation’, with which they have focussed on the local market and the Italian style. As a result, they can create unique instruments based on the Italian market, but due to its unicity they are also very popular on a global level. Markbass didn’t want to decrease the quality of their products to save money, as they believe students will remain motivated if they have a reliable instrument. They spent a lot of time comparing different high-quality materials to find the most reliable materials for the best prices. They have therefore made sure that the Gloxy series is still relatively affordable whilst still guaranteeing the highest quality.

 

The MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Black CR MP

The MB GV 4 is an amazing choice within the Gloxy series. Its black colour will give the bass a tough yet professional appearance. The body of the bass is made of basswood, which is a sustainable tonewood which will provide a lightweight base. As such, you can easily support the bass with your shoulder without it getting uncomfortable. Basswood provides a relatively neutral sound and good sustain. The bass has a maple neck and fretboard and the neck has a C-shape. The C-shape is considered by many to be the most comfortable shape and is also suitable for bassists with smaller hands. Maple is a great choice for necks and fretboards as it’s incredibly sturdy and provides a smooth surface. Additionally, the pickups are amazing. They’ve used MB Instrument Pre pickups, which are the same pickups that Markbass uses with their premium instruments. You can switch between active and passive without altering the volume. Moreover, the knobs are perfectly connected to the pickups, so that when you alter the sound with the knobs the sound won’t distort or clip. A gig bag will be included with your purchase.

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Markbass MB GV 5 Gloxy Val Black CR MP - Electric Bass

Markbass

The Italian Marco De Virgiliis started in 2001 the company Markbass, together with Parsek. Marco had a lifelong passion for speakers, amps, instruments, and music. Furthermore, he had decades of personal experience and years of professional experience working with speakers and amps. He used this to produce the best possible bass amps and Markbass quickly grew to be an international company represented by world-famous musicians. However, they’ve expanded to include other products, including basses, guitars, pedals, and other accessories. They’ve also made sure they’re able to guarantee the highest quality with these products. Nowadays, Markbass products are a staple in rehearsal spaces, studios, and concert halls.

 

The Gloxy Series

Many companies are having a hard time keeping their spot in the international market because customers want high-quality products for a low price. However, raw materials have become significantly more expensive and it’s becoming harder and harder to guarantee low prices. Consequently, Markbass created the Gloxy series. With this series, they have abandoned globalisation and instead have focussed on ‘Glocalisation’, with which they have focussed on the local market and the Italian style. As a result, they can create unique instruments based on the Italian market, but due to its unicity they are also very popular on a global level. Markbass didn’t want to decrease the quality of their products to save money, as they believe students will remain motivated if they have a reliable instrument. They spent a lot of time comparing different high-quality materials to find the most reliable materials for the best prices. They have therefore made sure that the Gloxy series is still relatively affordable whilst still guaranteeing the highest quality.

 

The MB GV 5 Gloxy Val Black CR MP

The MB GV 5 is an amazing choice within the Gloxy series. Its black colour will give the bass a tough yet professional appearance. The body of the bass is made of basswood, which is a sustainable tonewood which will provide a lightweight base. As such, you can easily support the bass with your shoulder without it getting uncomfortable. Basswood provides a relatively neutral sound and good sustain. The bass has a maple neck and fretboard and the neck has a C-shape. The C-shape is considered by many to be the most comfortable shape and is also suitable for bassists with smaller hands. Maple is a great choice for necks and fretboards as it’s incredibly sturdy and provides a smooth surface. Additionally, the pickups are amazing. They’ve used MB Instrument Pre pickups, which are the same pickups that Markbass uses with their premium instruments. You can switch between active and passive without altering the volume. Moreover, the knobs are perfectly connected to the pickups, so that when you alter the sound with the knobs the sound won’t distort or clip. A gig bag will be included with your purchase.

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Markbass MB Yellow Little Bass - Bass Guitar

Markbass

The Italian Marco De Virgiliis started in 2001 the company Markbass, together with Parsek. Marco had a lifelong passion for speakers, amps, instruments, and music. Furthermore, he had decades of personal experience and years of professional experience working with speakers and amps. He used this to produce the best possible bass amps and Markbass quickly grew to be an international company represented by world-famous musicians. However, they’ve expanded to include other products, including basses, guitars, pedals, and other accessories. They’ve also made sure they’re able to guarantee the highest quality with these products. Nowadays, Markbass products are a staple in rehearsal spaces, studios, and concert halls.

 

The MB Yellow Little Bass

The MB Yellow Little Bass is a great compact and affordable bass guitar. The bass has a short scale neck, with a length of 30 inches (76.2 centimetres), which makes it more suitable for smaller bassists. The body of the bass is made of poplar, which is a sustainable lightweight tonewood. As such, you can easily support the bass with your shoulder without it getting uncomfortable. Poplar provides a nicely balanced sound. The bass has a maple neck and has a C-shape. The C-shape is considered by many to be the most comfortable shape and is also suitable for bassists with smaller hands. Maple is a great choice for necks as it’s incredibly sturdy and provides a smooth surface. The bass has a laurel fretboard which will make playing very comfortable. The Yellow Little Bass has a passive single-coil pickup which produces a sharp and bright sound. You can also alter the sound of the pickup with the volume knob and the tone knob. A gig bag and a strap will be included with your purchase.

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Many companies are having a hard time keeping their spot in the international market because customers want high-quality products for a low price. However, raw materials have become significantly more expensive and it’s becoming harder and harder to guarantee low prices. Consequently, Markbass created the Gloxy series. With this series, they have abandoned globalisation and instead have focussed on ‘Glocalisation’, with which they have focussed on the local market and the Italian style. As a result, they can create unique instruments based on the Italian market, but due to its unicity they are also very popular on a global level. Markbass didn’t want to decrease the quality of their products to save money, as they believe students will remain motivated if they have a reliable instrument. They spent a lot of time comparing different high-quality materials to find the most reliable materials for the best prices. They have therefore made sure that the Gloxy series is still relatively affordable whilst still guaranteeing the highest quality.

 

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