Jaybeevee

Anyone have any feedback/news on production of R400's?

This a spot on bit of advice.. my '77 2 eq is fantastic and sounds massive. I read a period hang tag or manual at some point that describes use of the early 2 EQ more or less just as @obi 2 kenobi describes. (They are boost/cut with no center indent) I generally play volume and bass on full and treble backed of to around 8 and the Stingray delivers like a boss. Last night (this thread hanging in my mind) i set the Stingray as described above through my practice amp (Ampeg PT 20 and matching 112 cab) and i really enjoyed the difference, at least as practice level. The bass sounded smooth, even and controlled. A bit of an eye opener if i'm honest. Obviously a mids boost is being effected here with the boom and sizzle tempered, but a lovely at practice volume. Output volume was noticeably lower though. Definitely goin to explore further at volume with the band. And to also second @obi 2 kenobi comment on plucking hand position, just about every Stingray player i see plays over the pick up (naturally as it's a great thumb rest and is in my opinion a key factors to the Stingrays 'sound'). Play at the sweet-spot or closer to the neck and boy its thunderous.

Gosh.. didn't notice the Hawkwind strap kudos and first dibs if you sell it lol

On the other hand, if it's something you love and cost is not an issue, you could indulge yourself and bring it back to full glory. I'm sure it would be a satisfying experience..

That is so true

I’m gonna round off this thread that I started. I was looking for some real world experience between tube and hybrid amps vs so called clean amps to help me in my amp downsizing decisions. I decided to gain my own real world experience by indulging the bass enthusiast in me and purchased a used Thunderfunk TFB 550 from @AxelF. So moving from a Mesa tube head and a 4x12 powerhouse to the Thunderfunk and a couple of TKS 112s has shown me that clean amps don’t mean you ‘loose’ anything, and chat forum opinions are just that. The Thunderfunk just a different kind awesomeness to the Mesa . The Thunderfunk is warm and creamy with loads of controlled bottom end. It doesn’t drive at all, just loads of clean power all the way. It lacks a little in the extended highs compared to the Mesa, but I’m not missing it for what I do. the moral of the story is I now love my Thunderfunk like I loved my Mesa, and have the best Pbass tone I’ve ever managed. happy days and thanks @AxelF

Really enjoyed it, great production, nice bass tone (just right for the song), great playing and a cracking tune

Nice cover, seldom one too. I enjoyed and you bass did sound fat..👍

From the Thunderfunk very shortly

I decided to gain my own real world experience and pulled the trigger on the fine looking Thunderfunk in the classifieds here. Looking forward to it immensely…

I really do fancy trying a Glock. The level of quality and no compromise approach sells it to me, but I´m used to amps that colour a bit hence the thread, so your comment about the Glock can do everything is kinda what I´m wondering about. And I´m really curious about the Thunderfunk on here too. The eq looks really versatile.. I just wonder will these amps give me thick, warm, if I want it?

I get it its a very subjective thread and the only answer is already stated. Buy what you like. But of course it's often not possible to try, especially used. Sounds like buy it, try it, move it on if not, is the best bet..

just talk bass and other forums. Just punters putting in their two penneth

Can i get some real world experience or advice? I'm in the market for a new (used) amp. My bass amp experience i can count on one hand but include Mesa tube amp, Ashdown, Old peavy SS amp, Tecamp and Markbass. I think all of these coloured my sound providing varying degrees of warmth, fattnes etc. What i am wondering about is how amps which are so called HiFi amps, or are designed to deliver clean sound only or 'the sound of your bass' actually sound and work compared to Amps which are designed to colour you sound? Do they 'suck out the vintage' from old P basses (as i have read), are they only good for Soap bar basses (as i have read) or not that suitable for this genre or better for this or that. Can a decent EQ section warm things thicken things up? Do they need to be warmed up? Just throw a tube pre amp or other pedal infront? For me, i enjoy my vintage basses and have a couple of boutique basses with my current collection pretty much covered by P basses, J bass, Yam BB and a stingray and TKS 112 cabs. I play usually guitar based bands of various forms but pretty much rockish based. My skills are somewhere in the intermediate area (no pro here) and play mostly pubs and gig venues usually through the PA.. There are a couple few intriguing amps for sale on here and locally to me that are 'clean amps' such as thunderfunk, Glocks, Aggi AG700 Epifani, Eden.. I really fancy any of these, but then i get cold feet about it and think i need a Mesa Walkabout or Ampeg or Ashdown or simillar. Any thought please? Real world for someone at my level... Cheers Jay

Ah.. my secret weapion. It’s a Peavey T20 with the Peavy super ferrite pick up. The bass isn’t the best in the world, but the pickup is 💪🏻

Anyone have any R400 news? I’m experiencing a bit of radio silence from Leszek at the mo’.

At last Dave, great news 👍💪🏻

It's comments like this that make me gaze off wistfully into the distance.. I've been on a 4 week waiting list since April for an R400.... getting close now though