Woody1957

It basically reduces the mids the more the contour control is wound on.

Loved seeing these old vintage amps/combos. I first started out with a Dallas Arbiter Slider amp which was really hopeless for bass guitar! Fortunately l left school, got a good job and bought the heavy powerful stuff that would murder my back these days. Glwts mate.

With the contour off?

You're absolutely right, these amps sound so good without much tweaking. I usually set the bass and treble around 11 0'clock and have the contour set at around 7-8 o'clock...it simply hits the spot for me using a MM bass.

Out of interest, what settings do you use and with what bass? Cheers Steve

Brought back some fond memories of this little combo when l was with a Meatloaf tribute band using a Trace stack and playing with a loud drummer......kept up no problem and sounded really good too!

I absolutely love mine, the R400 is the best amp l have ever played through. The new owner will not be disappointed.

Yes..and Leeds/Man Utd

This is a top quality bass, both in build quality and tone, it sounds phenomenal. Excellent condition apart from a tiny ding at the back of the strap button at the bottom of the bass. Can barely be seen up close. I have upgraded the bass with the following - Norstrand NP4a pickups/CTS pots/Switchcraft jack/WD Black 3 ply scratch plate/tug bar. Set up by the man himself...Mr Jon Shuker and is very easy to play all up the fretboard. Ernie Ball Super Slinky 45/60/80/100 strings fitted. Sorry I don't have the original parts as I really didn't intend selling this bass. Comes with the original fender gig bag in great condition. Absolutely any trial welcome. Sorry no trades thanks. New central heating boiler has forced the unfortunate sale. I really don't want to courier this bass due to no packaging/bad experience, so pick up preferred but would drive to meet up with petrol cost. Thanks for looking.

Wife just caught me checking this out......she's wondering is the duvet cover for sale or where did you buy it from please?

I'd need extra strong bike clips on my bell bottoms!

I used to have an American made pro 3 with the blue lettering for years and it was a great amp. For some reason some bassist found it underpowered but as long as you kicked in the eq section l never had a problem. As someone mentioned, the pre amp is really good. Is it worth having it repaired?....its worth having it looked at tbh.

Such a shame mate, although l'm pretty good at repairing things till they're broke😕

We have one of these, but its the small upright version and the tone is lovely. Glwts.

I didn't think they were interchangeable? I have 2 x super compacts mk3's and I asked Alex if I could swap my silver fronts for metals ones and he said they weren't designed to do that. Maybe its different on various models? My bad....they aren't metal but black cloth........I get it now.

Proper bargain...Good job l've got a HB400 or ld have this in an instant!

As smooth as my Lady's legs after lve run my razor over them!