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[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1465898224' post='3071890'] I commented on wateroftynes post that the insides seemed well thought out or better than many others. Also non cluttered, proper through hole components. Should be more reliable and easier to work on. I'm not an expert but with common sense and some knowledge you can still see which amps have a good design and the ones which have design faults or traits likely to cause difficult service. These amps seemed to be good. Many amps are let down be very cramped surface mounted boards designed to be made as quick as possible and throw in maybe one or two silly design traits. Mainly all due to cost cutting and sometimes lack of forethought. And with the bigger companies it really is sometimes about the margins. Not saying all surface mounted, complex and often cluttered pcb gear is bad. [/quote] Yes but more importantly, they come in some lovely colours and finishes

[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1465601466' post='3069656'] One feature of this amp that I don't think has been commented on yet is the absence of surface mounted components. From WOT's thread photos the PCBs all appear to be hand soldered through hole construction which are a whole lot easier to service and repair than high density SMT. If I didn't already own a shed full of heads I would have one on order as they are in a different class to the easy to produce, almost impossible to repair units that now prevail. HB have certainly put a great deal of effort into the aesthetics of their amps which I really like and it will be interesting to see if they continue to offer the variety of cosmetic and casing options once they become more established. [/quote] They are very well established in their home country though, so I suspect that those options will continue to be offered.

If they are still crap after three years, then that's unlikely to improve. That would be fine, if you were happy with it and just purely enjoying having a practice/jam with them but obviously you're not. Time to contact the other band I reckon

You'll soon get the knack with the cover. Very chuffed with my one, that I got a few weeks back. Did you really have to start another Barefaced thread though

I've been learning Locked out of Heaven today, in readiness for next weeks band rehearsal. Most enjoyable.

I had a Bass Collection that would certainly fit the bill in terms of sound and weight. Don't know if the look would suit but don't see why not. Recently I've needed to go lighter for gigging. Due to the nature of the venues that I'm currently playing, not keen on taking along my lighter vintage Fenders or my very lovely Dingwall. So, I've put together a P bass, with G&L pups and a Fender Japanese neck. The lightest P bass body I could find was a Squier, so that's what I went with. Sounds great and is only slightly over 8lb.

Another BC'er I am happy to recommend. A pleasure to trade with, thanks Bill

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1465557658' post='3069219'] Please run back and construct that sentence so it can be understood by humans. [/quote]

Not experienced it myself, so can't offer any reassurance but do wish you well mate. Hope you are out of pain and on the mend very soon.

My daughter's one was over 11lb.

Having met Chris a couple of nights back, I'm very happy to start a Feedback thread for him. He contacted me, we agreed a price and a time for collection. Just the way it should be. Another of the good guys, great at comms and no messing when it came to payment. Deal with confidence Bass Chatters

I sold my Markbass 2x10 HF cab a couple of nights back. Before it went, I thought it would be good to hear it one last time and so I hooked it up to Handbox 400. Happy to report that it works very well with Markbass. I've been around this forum for a long time and I'm pretty sure that up until now I've not used the "heft" word. It's time for me to use it now, this amp has HEFT

I've had a few of them from the Ebay seller, Guitars Electric. I've fitted them on Squiers and Japanese Fender bodies, these were the thirteen hole P bass ones, fitted perfectly, with no alterations or drilling of holes.

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1465371595' post='3067550'] Nothing goes much lower than a standard BBOT. Shimming is the answer [/quote] Also if the saddle screws are protruding and shredding your hand, maybe purchase some shorter ones or cut down the existing ones.

[quote name='Westenra' timestamp='1465253368' post='3066620'] Loving the look of these, the simplicity reminds me of the little bastard. Don't suppose anyone around London has one and willing to let me try it out do they...? [/quote] As WOT said, I have the 400 model. You are welcome to pay me a visit for a try out at lowish volume (unless my neighbours are out, in which case we can give it a blast). I'm in Hertfordshire. Message me if you want to make arrangements.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1465244711' post='3066501'] Best, most balanced response to this thread so far. I would be interested in the answers too. Doubt TC will chime in, can Alex? [/quote] It would be completely understandable, if Alex really couldn't be bothered revisiting this thread.

Bring your 1x10 over to my place and we can give it a work out.

The Handbox sat upon Lozz's rather fine Barefaced Cab. [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hu9Fgy"][/url]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465237668' post='3066423'] Yep, I thought it was a great amp - and the boost button really makes it come alive for the type of sound I want (and which most others would run a mile from I guess). [/quote] Maybe it should be rebadged, the PUNK button

Si pondering where to insert the plug [url="https://flic.kr/p/HKQPCq"][/url]

Good evening Hatfield! [url="https://flic.kr/p/GYSR36"][/url]