warwickhunt Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) I owned one of these back when they were new and just released, I bought this particular amp off a fellow BCer as a back-up and out of nostalgia. It's as good as I remember but seeing as how I've now got 4 amps... I don't need 3 back-ups! The amp had a new power switch and service done when I bought it. Lots of info on the internet re. these professional level amps. Please don't confuse this with the Basskick series, these are a step above and really are the mutts nuts. No class D power ratings just old school transformers and bags of power/volume... though you can practice in silence through the headphone output. 600w (RMS) into 4 ohms though it will operate at 2 ohms with 1.000 watt. Features a dual-channel tube-driven preamp, with a Varimetric EQ and a notch filter which is useful if plugging in an acoustic bass and you want to dial out unwanted resonances. DI is transformer balanced with ground lift switch. MIDI optional MSM-1 - you can buy a plug and go midi module from H&K that gives access to a wealth of options. Effects Loop serial Footswitch/Stageboard Stageboard; switching Functions EQ on/off, A, B input (not included) I really don't want to run the risk of damage in transit, so collection or sensible meet up point is the way forward (NE England). Sorry I really don't need any gear as a trade. . Edited February 15, 2021 by warwickhunt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Ah, my old amp! 😊 I bought on here from @dougal I believe back in 2009/10.. Finally sold it to John two years ago.. I did many, many gigs with it and still miss it! We were partners in crime (or was it time??). Anyway, truth be told, I missed it so much I went out and bought another one about a year later which I still have. These are high quality amps with loads of great features, plenty of power, great e.q. and to my ears at least, they just sounds good right from the get go! Can't recommend this amp - or @warwickhunt for that matter - highly enough! GLWTS 👍😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Stupid low price for such a good amp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I had the Bassbase 400 for years, loved it but it could have done with a little more power sometimes (not that often). High quality gear, and you can experiment new tones with an easy swap of the the 12AX7 preamp tube. I have sold it to buy a good class D, that I have eventually just traded for a big transformer amp. Same old story... Otherwise I would have bought this in a wink. This is a real bargain ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 TBH I can see my other amps selling and oddly the one that I thought would get snapped up first (certainly for the money), is going to be my back-up amp! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 28/06/2020 at 20:27, claustra said: I had the Bassbase 400 for years, loved it but it could have done with a little more power sometimes (not that often). High quality gear, and you can experiment new tones with an easy swap of the the 12AX7 preamp tube. I have sold it to buy a good class D, that I have eventually just traded for a big transformer amp. Same old story... Otherwise I would have bought this in a wink. This is a real bargain ! Couldn't agree with you more on this @claustra The quality and versatility of an amp like this is second to none! Still can't quite believe it hasn't sold yet tbh.. 🤔🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 How many U? It looks like it’s 3U! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Oldman said: How many U? It looks like it’s 3U! Yes, it's 3U. That's 3U of finest quality German built amplification though! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thanks Nik. Its a 3 hour drive from me, i’ll have to suspend my GAS attack and sell some kit 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Oldman said: Thanks Nik. Its a 3 hour drive from me, i’ll have to suspend my GAS attack and sell some kit 🤔 If you want to hear it, if John turns up a bit you’ll probably be able to hear it from yours then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 For what it's worth - I sold my old amp in order to buy one of these older Hughes & Kettner amps - they are great. The only reason that John's isn't mine is that I tracked down a Hughes & Kettner QT600 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I’ve just bought, there’s no gigs, I’m having a health issue, the dog ate my wallet, I’m saving up for a haircut, stop it Luke 🤥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, Oldman said: I’ve just bought, there’s no gigs, I’m having a health issue, the dog ate my wallet, I’m saving up for a haircut, stop it Luke 🤥 LOL To compound your problems... I could add a 'brand new' Gear-For-Music 3U padded case for £20 extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Oldman said: I’ve just bought, there’s no gigs, I’m having a health issue, the dog ate my wallet, I’m saving up for a haircut, stop it Luke 🤥 you forgot "If it had one string less/more", or "if it was in sunburst" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 If it had a maple fretboard I'd be all over this 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 That's an impressive amp for that silly price. If i wasn't so happy with my Mesa Mpulse 600 i reckon it would be worth driving down and picking this up. Unbelievable bargain. The various youtube reviews i listened to the amp sounded really warm but with a nice edge to it depending on EQ settings. Darn it i just hate GAS. GLWTS Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 I now have a rack case for it and I'll only charge a tenner to include it in with the amp! £235 with rack case 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Can I have a snap of the rear please, if it’s not too much trouble 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oldman Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Thank you 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldman said: Can I have a snap of the rear please, if it’s not too much trouble 😎 Now, if you had asked me that, question, you would have got a totally different pic in the reply! 😂😂😂😂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Yes, got the wrong snap 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Now for sale housed in a hardcase for £245 Edited February 15, 2021 by warwickhunt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 On hold! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Sold. Just to say that as it is now sold and not to someone on BC, I'll reiterate that this was one hell of a bargain of an amp. If it weren't for the weight (less than many amps), I'd not have sold it. If you are in the market for a PRO amp, search one of these out! I've got nothing to gain from bigging it up, just trying to ensure anyone search threads re. these amps realises what a bargain and monster they are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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