The Markbass Mini CMD 121 P V sets the bar high when it comes to lightweight and practical bass combos. Besides front-mounted controls and ports, this choice amp features a 4-band EQ section complete with an Old School filter and a 3-way preset selector switch that toggles between Flat, Scooped and Footswitch Mode. This plucky 1x12 combo can be hooked up to an external speaker cabinet as needed and weighs just over 12kg, making it remarkably easy to get around.

Featuring a thinline body without a sound hole to eliminate the risk of feedback, the Sire Marcus Miller GB5 4 electro-acoustic bass guitar literally gives you the best of both worlds. While not as loud as a full-size acoustic bass, this lightweight, chambered model features a solid spruce soundboard for an extra rich-and-resonant foundation sound, with the mahogany back and sides adding just the right amount of warmth.The Marcus Miller GB5 4: Edgeless FretboardThe bolt-on, 3-piece mahogany neck is seriously stable and combines with a C-profile and an edgeless rosewood fretboard for maximum playing comfort. The sound of the steel strings is picked up by a piezo pickup before being sent to the specially-developed Vividx-B preamp, which kits you out with a 3-band equaliser and a phase switch for extensive tone-shaping options.