wateroftyne

It's a half-baked attempt. Mar*cough*uszczyk.

I'll mention it. Geoff, you're welcome to pick it up at any time (assuming I'm not gigging. Cold, dead hands, etc :-)) In the meantime, they've just posted a video for the 120 tube version (looks like exactly the same pre). Me want. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBWzbF9BHjk

[quote name='smaz' timestamp='1463683831' post='3053396'] I assume you're sending that one back when the new one gets here? What are the chances they'll let it stay in the UK to be sent round to a few basschatters to try out? Looks very interesting [/quote] It's been mentioned as a possibility. I think it would be a good idea.

I don't - probably best to drop Leszek a mail. I'm in no hurry for mine, 'cos I've got this one :-)

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1463603236' post='3052799'] Approx £540. That is a very fine price for what looks like a nice piece of kit. [/quote] Yep - especially as it's hand-built. You can feel the quality, and the lack of compromises. Looking forward to getting mine :-)

Leszek's just confirmed the price is 700EUR shipped to the UK, which is pretty much what I was expecting. I'm not sure if the case style etc. affects the price.

Don't chat or muck around between tunes. Just play.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1463426251' post='3051297'] That is a really gobby rear pickup... and I mean in a good way [/quote] Yeah - it's a real contrast to the Haussel stacked humbucker in my 'burst. It [i]really[/i] jumps out when you solo it.

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1463484316' post='3051671'] Enjoying this thread - very interesting! So, if you don't mind me asking, what options did you go for with your confirmed order - colours, knobs, case etc? Final price including shipping? What's the lead time from order to delivery? I've also just seen the M Bass 500 Mini Head on their site, which also looks very nice. Not sure if it's shipping yet, but looks like they're taking orders. GAS!!! P.S. Loving the DI clip posted above - good singer too! [/quote] I've gone for a white 'frame' (instead of orange), and the full 'HandBox' logo (rather than 'HB)'. The finish may change - possibly tolex to match my cabs, but I need to confirm it with Leszek, as apparently it's quite a job to do it. Failing that, I like the finish of the current head... it's cool and unique.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1463432373' post='3051359'] I think it's somewhere between the first and second examples [/quote] Typical..!

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1463401207' post='3050998'] Lovely looking bass. I do have one question do you have a recording of just the bass and amp. Just I find it hard to really hear nuiences of something over the backing track etc. [/quote] Here you go - a little bit of both pickups / P solo'd / Humbucker solo'd. Straight into Adobe Audition, no effects or anything. https://soundcloud.com/wateroftyne/handbox-r-400-amp-demo-clean-tone-p-humbucker-p-solo-humbucker-solo

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1462364191' post='3042373'] How are the overdriven sounds out of this thing? [/quote] I've just done a little recording of the overdriven sounds. There's three stages to this clip: crunch, dirty and everything maxxed out. :-) https://soundcloud.com/wateroftyne/handbox-r-400-amp-demo-crunch-tone-dirty-tone-very-dirty-tone?in=wateroftyne/sets/handbox-r-400-maruszczyk-jake-demo No effects, EQ or compression whatsoever - straight into Adobe Audition. DISCLAIMER: I have no idea what constitutes a good overdriven tone. If these are terrible, it's probably my fault, rather than the amp's...!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1463325662' post='3050475'] I was waiting to hear the rear pickup on its own...but the sound is getting gnarly with the front pickup just backed off. [/quote] Here's something I did in a spare two minutes to show the difference between the P and the 'bucker. The bass is just DI'd, no EQ, just a smidge of compression. There's a couple of bars of P, the rest is the humbucker solo'd. https://soundcloud.com/wateroftyne/maruszczyk-jake-p-vs-humbucker

I was very kindly given a set of these to try by Elaine at the North East Bass Bash a couple of months back. I've just got around to installing them on my PJ, ready for a run of gigs where I'll be able to spend a bit of time with them. First impressions from a bit of low-volume noodling: rich and detailed in the right bit of the spectrum - not harsh or clanky. Very balanced across the set. Focused lows. I'll post a bit more after a few gigs. In the meantime, here's an unscientific video that I made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEnzJVaMpmo

BTW, the OP will have to bear in mind that - I believe - BC's demographic favours people 'of a certain age'.

I've gone lightweight, but there's no neo or class-D to be seen. And I'm happier with my tone than I've ever been.

And a little video I made this afternoon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEnzJVaMpmo

I made a little video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEnzJVaMpmo

[quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1463261738' post='3050077'] Refin by Dave Wilson of DWilson Guitars; [url="http://s519.photobucket.com/user/cd_david/media/Basses%20To%20View/969AE3EC-C769-4C09-ACD0-3A3663031CDA_zpsvt292sqs.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Lovely! Here's my new Maruszczyk...

LOVING the DI on this amp. It's so sweet. Here's a clip from last night... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUH3OplUj6c

Forgot to mention - I asked Adrian for a subtle vintage tint on the neck, and I think it's perfect. Not too overdone. [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1463159311' post='3049193'] Got to agree...love a bit of flame maple on a neck and I agree with a canvas white - would soften the overall appearance more than a bright white plate. You must be very pleased - top bass for medium rate Fender money. [/quote] I'm getting used to the mint, but I'm still not 100% sold. I might still go for white, 'cos I went for white binding, not cream, and it might be a better match. But maybe I'll just leave it as it is :-)

First gig with it last night... 'tis fab :-) It's a bit 'throatier' than my 'burst, and the bridge pup is as burpy as hell. As I usually do, I ran the P solo'd most of the night, saving the bridge 'bucker fun for a couple of '80s tunes. Here's a little snippet - P solo'd, with flats. A little bit of backline, mixed with a bit of FOH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUH3OplUj6c

[quote name='Simon.' timestamp='1463139655' post='3048914'] This is lovely. Just lovely. Fender Japan do a colour called Old Lake Placid Blue, which I would love to get on a bass - it's a bit darker and slightly less of a green tint than yours, but what you have is very close to my ideal bass spec. Good job! [/quote] Thank you :-) I should add that the colour isn't officially 'Old LPB' - that's just what I'm calling it. Adrian mentioned he might add it as a standard colour, with a new name...

I've used Schallers for the last hundred years or so - no problems. I tighten them properly on the strap so they don't spin around - the bottom of the 'U' is always pointing the right way. :-)

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1463127435' post='3048766'] Out of interest, did Adrian indicate the reason for the change in headstock? Si [/quote] I was going to ask, but then I realised: it's probably because of the flame. I'm not sure how it would work visually on a swept-back headstock. Almost like being sliced across the pattern, if you know what I mean.