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2 hours ago, BigJHW said:

Running the Eich T900 myself - LOVE this bit of kit. Before i had the T900 i had the Puma T500 (i think it was called) - and that's what made me want the bigger one
Awesome price too

GLWS

Did you notice much of a volume increase? I've got the Puma 500 and find it fairly quiet

20 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

Didn't make a note of it and I don't really want to open it up again.

Haha fair enough, I love opening up all my amps and seeing how they all differ

On 07/11/2023 at 14:58, tauzero said:

Cracking amps. I kept mine when I sold the BB2 and went to a combo, and it's getting used with a BC house jam microcab 6" cab now.

 

I thought mine might have got hot and shut down (I was wrong, it was the 4x10 cab I had at the time blowing a speaker or two) and Thomas Eich helped me with fitting a small fan inside which the later Puma 900s have. I don't think it was necessary, as it turns out.

 

Out of curiosity, what poweramp is that? 250asx2?

Surplus to requirements

Large selection of pedalboard accessories. I recently disassembled my pedalboard so no longer have any use for these.

1 hour ago, paddy109 said:

Keep the black one it looks cute on top the BF!

Have done!

On 22/06/2016 at 17:10, machinehead said:

I thought I'd update this thread.

I went for the Reidmar 750. Unfortunately the one that was delivered had paint chipped off the front panel, scratches on the top and misaligned bass knob. The packaging was torn and tatty. It looked like an ex-demo item. I sent it back.

The replacement is fine apart from a misaligned top which I can live with. The construction is cheap - painted and folded sheet steel but at the price I didn't expect machined aluminium like my Streamliner. They are night and day regarding the quality of materials and construction but... the Streamliner was a lot more expensive when new.

I've gigged the Reidmar once and it is a superb amp. Very loud if needed and most of the time it will be running well below it's volume potential. It's clean sounding, the "character" button is nice at home but I probably wouldn't use it on a gig except for a quiet ballads type gig.

I haven't really sussed the "drive" knob. Drive isn't my thing but at home at low volume the effect is subtle. It might be more noticeable at higher volume.

So far I'm pleased with this amp but I'll give it a few months gigging before I post a review. I'm playing two festivals and a couple of pub gigs in July so that should be a good test in different venues

To me The Reidmar 750 represents very good value for money, has excellent performance and the savings on the casing are obvious but that won't effect the amps sound or longevity.

All in all, it's a great amp.

Thanks to all who offered advice.

Frank.

Been a while - how would you say it compared to the Streamliner?

21 minutes ago, tauzero said:

Depends if you're ever likely to get a narrower cab. If so, keep the Streamliner to save amp overhang. Otherwise keep the Reidmar.

 

Full disclosure - I've never played through a Streamliner and only played through a Reidmar as part of a very hi-fi rig, which isn't exactly what you're looking for. Perhaps you should sell them both and get a Tecamp Puma 900.

I had an Eich T900 and prefer the Reidmar tbh

7 minutes ago, neepheid said:

OK, left of field reasoning then:

 

750W is a lot easier to handle in a two cab situation than 900W - only having to handle 375W each opens up a lot more cab possibilities versus 450W each.

The Reidmar is black like your cab, matches better than the Genz Benz.

 

ergo, keep the Reidmar.

Love the reasoning. Though I believe they're round about the same power output (ICEpower 250ASX vs 700ASC)

2 minutes ago, neepheid said:

You haven't told us why you're selling one, could be important info...

I just have no need for two amps, so I'd rather get back some cash and free up some space. Resale value isn't much of a concern.

Hi guys and gals,

I currently have two amps in my possession but only wish to keep one. Trouble is I'm really struggling to decide which one as I like them both.

I play genres like RHCP and RATM, fairly aggressive with lots of punch and a touch of overdrive. I feel the EBS does a slightly better job of this and also sounds louder, but I could be imagining it (they both use similar ICEpower systems). The EBS also has more EQ options, such as a HPF and contour switch. But they both sound great!

Which would you keep?

On 29/12/2023 at 15:17, BillyBass said:

I have a Legacy 800.  Noise when playing certain basses has occurred, but after shielding said basses all was good.  

 

I am an electrician and as a consequence of my work experience, there are no dimmer switches in my house.  

 

Overall, I am very impressed with my GK amps; they are well made and sound great.

What's wrong with dimmer switches?

10 hours ago, Smanth said:

Did you ever resolve the high noise floor/hiss?

S'manth x

I just returned it

Keith came and collected an amp from me yesterday, couldn't find a nicer guy 👍

Quilter Bass Block 802 - 800W bass amp in perfect working order, great condition.

Really superb little amp with huge volume for its size and weight. Made in USA and designed by Pat Quilter, founder of QSC Audio Products.

Only thing worth noting is that the feet have been glued on for extra security. Invisible when sat the right way up of course.

Quite rare, don't see these come up too often. Postage available.

Wonder how many years this is gonna get bumped

Well... received an email this morning...

Dear customer,

we received back your return and it will be processed as soon as possible.

RMA52087R1: 1x Harley Benton Block-800B

We are happy to help you with any further queries.

Best regards

I literally have no idea what happened but looks like I'll finally be getting the refund 😄

2 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said:

Any joy with this? 

I ask as I've got something to go back to them now, hopefully they won't claim to "lose" it but who knows, I'm still waiting for info about how their courier is supposed to collect it. 

Not sure, these were the last emails before I opened a PP claim..

Good morning,
Thank you for your email.
We have checked this case with our logistic center, and this was not returned.
Unfortunately, if you have sent this inside the parcel: JJD1490555502****** this was not even sent with the correct label and associated customs documents for this return.
The product was supposed to be sent with another parcel: JJD149055550*******
At this point, we are sure this did not reach us.
Kindly, check again if this is still in your possession, and so we are able to provide you with a new return label.

Rudolf,

I have already said that the product was returned with tracking number: JJD14905555020*******. I even uploaded the receipt. 

JJD1490555502******* was for a different return - 56340R1 (which was completed).

You already stated that the power chord has reached you, therefore the amp must have also reached you. I used the label and associated customs documents that you sent to me, which I have attached to this email.

At this stage I feel that I have done everything I can do. You are accusing me of shipping back an empty box... Why would I do this? I would not expect to be refunded by shipping you an empty box. Please check with the courier, they must have weighed the package at some point customs. It would have more than the weight of a power chord... There has obviously been a mix up somewhere.

And then a little while after, I received this... I haven't responded.

Good morning,
Thank you for the clarification.
We can see that your parcel containing the Harley Benton Block-800B was dropped off on the ** May 2023 and reached our logistics partner in the UK on the ** May 2023. It is now undergoing customs clearance.
Please note that return parcels can take up to 20 business days to reach us.
However, please be assured that we are keeping a close eye on this return for you. Should the parcel not reach us in a timely manner, we will of course be able to provide you with alternate solutions.
As soon as we have received your parcel here at Thomann, you will receive a confirmation email and the refund will be processed immediately.
We thank you for your patience and understanding in the matter.
Should you have any further questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us in answer to this email.

Thanks, I've submitted a claim 👍

34 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said:

If you paid with PayPal I'd start a claim for your money back irrespective... 

Good point, I did use Paypal and didn't think of this. I'll give Thomann another chance to respond first. Hopefully it's just a mistake on their end.

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I am going through.

I purchased a Harley Benton Block 800B from Thomann (£289 - had to try it). And whilst it was great, I ultimately decided to return it becuase it had a very high noise floor. I have returned a couple of other things to Thomann in the past without issue, however, this time there is a big issue...

The returned amp was packaged up exactly as it was shipped out to me, i.e. the Harley Benton amp was in its own box, which then went inside a much larger Thomann box. Inside this larger box was also a UK IEC mains lead, which I returned along with the amp.

A week or so after dropping the parcel off using Thomann's prepaid shipping label, I noticed on my Thomann account that the IEC mains lead had been 'received', but the amp return was still showing as 'requested'. I just assumed it was a technical glitch and waited a few more days to be refunded.

Well, nearly a month has gone by so I contacted Thomann asking why they have acknowledged receipt of the mains lead but not the amp, seeing as they were both in the same box. The replies I got have been pretty astonishing:

Hi Hedvika,

Just checking, did you receive back my return yet?

I am a bit confused because the website says you have received the powercord, but not the amplifier (the powercord and amplifier were in the same box).

Would it be possible to check?

Thank you for your email.
I have checked this and the amplifier does not appear as received yet.
Did you post both items in the same parcel?
With this information, we will be able to check this further.

Hi Hedvika,
Yes they were both posted in the same parcel, exactly as they were shipped. The tracking number is JJD1490555502033********

Good morning,
Thank you for your patience.
After thoroughly examining your case with our logistic center, we came to the conclusion that:
The Harley Benton Block-800B was not in the parcel, therefore this can not be refunded.
We remain available in case of any further questions.

Hi Rudolf,

Sorry, that is completely unacceptable. I posted the amplifier and cable back EXACTLY as they were delivered to me.

The Harley Benton was in it's own packaging, which was then inside a much larger Thomann box. The cable was in this larger box (exactly as it came to me).

I do not know what happened in your warehouse, or whether they did not register the return of the amplifier. But they were both shipped back exactly as they were sent (two boxes, one inside another with the cable in the outer box.

I have attached the proof of postage. Please check with the logistics center again, things cannot just go missing. The fact that they have accepted receipt of the cable but not the amplifier is ridiculous, when they were in the same packaging.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do? I wonder if they can contact the shipping courier as it would have been weighed at customs (probably around 3kg - much heavier than just a power chord). Although when I look at the tracking, it says it is 1kg and 1cm, so I don't think it has been recorded correctly... This is a big shame as I will no longer be able to purchase anything from Thomann ever again. Luckily it was a £300 amp and not a £1000 amp...

Bought a Quilter amp, top seller 👍

Hi all,

I think I need to take my Ibanez ATK 805 to a tech to get a proper setup. There is really bad fret buzz and I'm constantly turning the truss rod wheel anticlockwise to try and loosen the neck, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I've turned it quite a lot over a period of a few weeks, and is now very hard to turn... I'm worried that if I keep forcing it I might break something!

it buzzes mainly on the lower frets, particularly the B string. I don't see any extreme bow, and the action is already pretty high. Setting it higher would just be uncomfortable. This is for an 805 - I also have an 810 with much lower action and zero fret buzz. I'm very reluctant to try and force the truss rod further. I'm wondering if the frets need levelling or something...

Can anyone recommend any good techs in the London/Brighton/Coventry areas?

12 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said:

This thread reads to me like another perfect example of "you pay your money and you take your choice".

For a pub gigging amp the noise floor is probably irrelevant; if you want a high quality studio amp then you likely already know £300 won't buy that.

Aside from the hiss (which could be a fault) I'd say it's on par with any other amp I've owned (Genzler 800/TC RH750/GK Legacy/Berg Forte/Genz 900)... I just think these manufacturers charge a lot for something that could be sold cheaper, which HB are doing.

1 hour ago, stewblack said:

Actually I just checked a bunch of reviews and there is no mention of noise nor anything audible on the demos so I'd definitely change it 

Interesting, I remember reading a few posts a while back about it having an unacceptably loud noise floor but just thought I'd chance it.