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[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1481759600' post='3195002'] That's horrible. The clean tone is lovely though. There are two things that put me off these amps - firstly, I'd prefer solid-state throughout, no valves. Secondly, I'd prefer it if it didn't get so dirty. These seem to be super amps at a bargain price. Frank. [/quote] It got that dirty because I literally dimed the gain to the max, as Sratas asked. You can see the position of the gain dial each time, and the drive is engaged adding another 6db. There's lots of clean tone, which is why I love the amp so much. The tubes? Again, that's what makes it what is - if iit had an SS front end, it wouldn't really be for me.

OK.. does this answer your question? (Recorded at [i]very[/i] low volume as the kids are in bed...!) [media]http://youtu.be/yyB5S5VrVuI[/media]

[quote name='sratas' timestamp='1481745254' post='3194849'] hi, just dime the gain knob and push the drive button in, let's see what happens to the tone. The R400 seems capable of an outstanding clean tube tone, but with lots of complexity in the midrange. I really like this. And i may add that a colourful clean tone is not achievable with my Walkabout with ease, The Mesa is all about driven tone, from slightly to filthy. If I lower the gain knob on the Walkabout the tone just deadens. Just to clarify, the Mesa Walkabout is the "tone in my head" more or less, and I absolutely love it. I just wanted to check the versatility of the Handbox R400. Is it capable of some sort of grit or grind? Your Maruszczyks are more than capable to push the front end of a tube stage. [/quote] Oh, it does driven tone - as much as you like. I'll do a quick vid to give you an idea...

[quote name='sratas' timestamp='1481722099' post='3194529'] I would have liked a full gain and drive run inside the review. Maybe it's not your usual tone, but it could have been interesting and informative. Anyway, thanks for the effort, man. Great playing and talking. [/quote] Thanks! I'll do one when I get a chance. You're right, it isn't my usual tone... can you give me an example of something?

Tuck in: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/296093-darryl-jones/

[quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1481594489' post='3193599'] Mine has the slanted vents on the front with a purple light behind. I agree with everything you said about this amp. I had been using class D amps for some years, and going back to this A/B design with its big toroidal transformer and very simple eq system was like putting on a comfy old pair of slippers. I even took it apart, because I'm an inveterate tinkerer, to see what it looked like inside. I tell you, it is magic. Every solder join, every heat-shrunk terminal, every component is meticulous and top shelf. Leszek is a magician. [/quote] Yep - he's a proper craftsman... just incredible for the money. He refuses to outsource to the far east, 'cos he wants to be personally involved at every stage. Long may it continue.

I finally got around to doing a video review of the R-400.. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/296805-handbox-r-400-bass-amplifier-video-review"]watch it here[/url].

Hey gang Yep, I've been bleating on about these fantastic heads for a while now (more here), but I've finally got around to doing a video review. Hopefully I don't ramble on too much... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLyBAFiJRJY

If you do take it back, and I was the shop, I'd accept it through gritted teeth. If stuff like this bothers you, don't buy sight unseen...

It's a tree. They vary a bit.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1481232553' post='3190906'] People get old, people get ill and people die. That's life. Nothing to do with 2016 [/quote] What.. really? I thought it was!

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1481228619' post='3190867'] Is it possible to find this stuff out anywhere Michael? Peter [/quote] Not that I'm aware of - the only reason I know my join date is because I still have my signup email...!

I joined Bassworld on December 14th, 2004. Crikey.

If you lose someone who has touched your life in some way, you're bound to react differently to losing someone you've never heard of. It ain't rocket salad.

Acoustic = not loud enough to pin the punters to the back wall. You would hope.

Presumably it's not going to be Steamhammer...?

And here's a couple more rough'n'ready clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I355TrHI80s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q97ifS0q3cg

[quote name='Westenra' timestamp='1481106662' post='3189689'] Ah, honesty is always the best policy . Was thinking of buying the orange one for sale on here, how does it work at low volumes? I spend most of my time jamming in my bedroom so I don't want to be shaking any windows! For reference I currently have an ashdown LB30 paired with a barefaced compact and have volume set at noon. [/quote] It's fine at low volume - the fan isn't intrusive, 'cos it only runs when the going gets tough. Mind, it's probably happier shaking a room :-) My God though, it's a thing of beauty...

Forget about the original fittings - get it fixed. Or... stand it in the corner and let it gather dust.

[quote name='Westenra' timestamp='1481067225' post='3189526'] Sounds lovely! Excuse the ignorance but what's the difference between this one and the orange fronted one? [/quote] There's loads of difference... umm... errr... OK. Just the colour, and the fact it's covered in tolex to match my cabs. ha ha. Oh, and the light behind the badge :-)

Look what's landed on my doormat :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjtagG6vp0o

"So, young man... you want to buy a refill for your water cooler...? Well, here it is. It's my last one, so it'll cost you."

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1481024310' post='3189008'] Because you'd be mixing in those circles. [/quote] I'm confused