The MB CMD 151 GOG features the bass legend's custom Little AG 58R amp design with front-panel controls and 300 watts through a 15-inch neodymium speaker.
Andrew Gouche has spent decades shaping the low-end foundation of gospel and R&B music, earning him the title “Godfather of Gospel” amongst bassists who’ve studied his distinctive approach. Now Markbass has translated his exacting requirements into hardware with the MB CMD 151 GOG combo – a signature rig built around Gouche’s new Little AG 58R amplifier design.
Following the ergonomic philosophy of Markbass’ 58R range, this amp places all main connections and controls on the front panel. Only the speaker outputs and AC power socket remain on the rear, helping to streamline your setup, no matter the kind of gig. It’s a practical consideration for anyone who’s fumbled behind an amp in dim stage lighting.
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Power comes from 300 watts pushing through a single custom neodymium 15-inch speaker paired with a piezo tweeter, with the option to expand to 500 watts when adding an extension cabinet. The solid-state preamp delivers warmth without sacrificing clarity – essential when your bass parts need to sit beneath vocals and keyboards without disappearing.
Tonal control runs deep with a five-band EQ spanning from Ultralow through to High, giving players surgical precision across the frequency spectrum. The Limiter control offers a range of responses from modern compression characteristics back to old-generation behaviour, letting you dial in everything from contemporary gospel punch to vintage soul smoothness.
Additional features include a mute switch, master volume, DI line out with level control, and pre/post EQ switches alongside ground lift options. The bi-band limiter works across the frequency range to keep your tone consistent when digging in hard. An optional footswitch handles mute and EQ on/off functions for players who need hands-free control during performance.
Dimensions come in at 46.4cm wide, 46.4cm high, and 48cm deep – compact for a 15-inch combo while still delivering the low-end authority that Gouche’s playing demands. The rear-ported cabinet extends frequency response down to 40Hz and up to 18kHz, with 100dB sensitivity ensuring you’ll be heard in band contexts.
For bassists after the gospel and R&B tones that Andrew Gouche pioneered, this signature combo offers his preferred specifications in a package ready for both studio sessions and stage work.
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