Stephen Houghton

I had one of these, absolute tone machines, the only bass I ever owned that after a gig, guaranteed someone always came up and asked how I got the amazing tone, I just ran it clean into a Phil Jones M300 and Barefaced 2x12 cab. GLWTS

Stunner right there 💜

I have one of these, was concerned it wouldn't be loud enough, I was wrong, it destroys my Genz Benz shuttle 9.0, class D-900watt. It's become my favourite all-time amp, sounds amazing and fantastic quality DI. I'm amazed this is still here, GLWTS 👍

On 28/10/2024 at 16:47, Stephen Houghton said:

Hello,

Just bought this from Roy on here, thought I'd join this thread, loving it so far, not gigged it live yet, but will do at my bands next gig, just thought I'd say hello and stick a pic up 👍

Handbox WB100 through a Barefaced 2x12 Cab

OK I've now gigged this at a few different sized venues, I absolutely love this amp, I play it mostly clean, so the volume is cranked right up, and I use the gain control to control the level as advised on here, I was concerned that 120w may not be loud enough on stage, as I play in quite a loud band, I've got to say I don't think I've ever had the volume above 10 o'clock on the gain, the sound of the amp itself is lovely, and have had nothing but compliments on my tone, playing my Japanese Sadowski Metro Express through it. It just sounds great with the EQ just set at 12 o'clock, and adjusting my tone using my bass pre amp.
I am a big fan of this amp, and it's now my go-to amp, I always carry a back-up as it's a tube amp, and they can get damaged easily, but I don't let roadies near it, until it's cooled down it doesn't get moved, and I do the moving. Touch wood, I've had no problems so far...

Verdict = Fantastic amp, I'm a massive fan 🙂 

On 31/08/2024 at 21:19, Al Krow said:

 

Enjoyed that a lot! Great job! 

Cheers Al

16 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Great amps. I tend to run mine with Gain at 1-2 o'clock and adjust the master between 10-12 o'clock. I like a little dirt especially when digging in. If you want a cleaner tone then how its set in the pic is the way to go and how Leszek from HB tells you to run the amp. I prefer my own traditional way of running an amp and once Gain is set i leave it there and adjust the Master Volume to suit.

Run the Bass anywhere between 11-1 o'clock, Mid between 1-3 o'clock, Treble at 12 all depending on what bass i'm using.

The mid has a quite an influence on this amp but it is a wonderful tone no matter what bass i use. I love my Godin Shifter Classic passive PJ thru it. It seems a perfect match for it.

Make sure you get the speaker output matched to your cab is my one major bit of advice. I always run both my cabs so its always the 4ohm socket i use but if you mix and match your cabs ie 1 or 2 cabs its easy to get it wrong. Valve amps don't like a mis-match at all.

Have fun and keep us posted on how you get on with it at gigs.

Dave 

Thanks for the advice, it's appreciated, all my cabs are 4ohm and my main gigging is a Barefaced 1400 watt 2x12, so I don't ever need more than that onstage, there's a two-page instruction manual on the Handbox web page, but it doesn't tell you much, is there anything else available anywhere on the web, I've seen the few videos on YouTube, I'm just wondering if there's a proper manual anywhere? Or can anyone send me a copy of the manual if you have it?

Cheers,

Ste

Hello,

Just bought this from Roy on here, thought I'd join this thread, loving it so far, not gigged it live yet, but will do at my bands next gig, just thought I'd say hello and stick a pic up 👍

Bought a Handbox WB100 amp from Roy, kept me updated with what was happening, and once I said I wanted it, he kept hold of it for me for about a month, until a friend could pick it up for me, it moved through various mates across the country, until it was delivered about three weeks later to me. Lovely friendly guy to deal with, the amp was in great condition and as described, sounds amazing. Don't hesitate to deal with Roy, no problems whatsoever and kept me informed of what was happening, when it happened. Top bloke, happily buy from him again, five stars 👍

I'm really getting interested in this, its just the distance I'm struggling with, I'm based in Wigan, anyway we could work something out, maybe meet up etc?

I'm away tomorrow, playing a festival until Tuesday, so may not be able to talk until then 👍

Could you PM me your number and have a chat later in the week maybe, I've a few questions about it I'd like to ask?

What's the wattage on these?

Bought a lead from Lozz196, posted quickly, good communication, highly recommended, top Basschat seller 👍

Can i have it, how do you want payment etc

PM me details

You still got the 24ft straight to right-angled?

Are these the ones with wireless built in?

These are great wireless systems 👍

8 minutes ago, Mickeyboro said:

I can just about make out your logo on the right there! Say hello to my pals Son of Man. 

Will do, think we've played with them before, we are on main stage 5pm Saturday

McHale's Permanent Brew at the Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, this is taken from our album launch gig, this is the first track of the night which is always a bit of a jam session as we warm up a bit, and is normally just a musical track only.

 

Next gig for me and McHale's Permanent Brew,

Here's my Fender Jazz Bass, it's a 65 body with original pots, pickups, and bridge, pick guard is a new one, same spec as the original one. It has a 69 neck on it with original 69 tuners, the truss rod was knackered, so had to have a new two-way one installed by luthier Bryan Eastwood and his son from Bacup, near Manchester, its been stripped back to bare wood at some point. It sounds amazing and plays really nicely, one of the guys from Bass brothers in Leamington Spar had a quick go, when he picked another bass up from me, and said it played great, and the neck was exceptional.

Its on hold at the moment, will let you know if it falls through

Wife's 60th birthday in a couple of week, help me stay married, final reduction, giving it away price £1000

Last day at this bargain price 👍

Fantastic basses, I have one, probably the best Jazz bass I've ever played and really light GLWTS

Great bass, bought a few basses from Mark, top guy and easy to deal with, highly recommended 👍

Great basses, I have a 4 string up, the quality of these are off the scale, absolute tone monsters, GLWTS 👍