Happy Jack

Depends what they drive away in, dunnit?

W = 21" / 53cm D = 9.5" / 24cm H = 9.5" / 24cm Weight = 38lbs (do your own KG conversion!)

Following a PM, I should clarify. I deal face-to-face with other Basschatters, have done for 12 years now. For me, "collection" means collection in person by a Basschatter, who will try out the kit before putting his hand in his pocket, and then drive away a happy man. Or, indeed, woman. It does NOT mean me sitting in all day wondering whether someone else's courier will bother to show up, and if they do whether they'll show some respect to whatever they're collecting. Sorry and all that.

Following a PM, I should clarify. I deal face-to-face with other Basschatters, have done for 12 years now. For me, "collection" means collection in person by a Basschatter, who will try out the kit before putting his hand in his pocket, and then drive away a happy man. Or, indeed, woman. It does NOT mean me sitting in all day wondering whether someone else's courier will bother to show up, and if they do whether they'll show some respect to whatever they're collecting. Sorry and all that.

Following a PM, I should clarify. I deal face-to-face with other Basschatters, have done for 12 years now. For me, "collection" means collection in person by a Basschatter, who will try out the kit before putting his hand in his pocket, and then drive away a happy man. Or, indeed, woman. It does NOT mean me sitting in all day wondering whether someone else's courier will bother to show up, and if they do whether they'll show some respect to whatever they're collecting. Sorry and all that.

Following a PM, I should clarify. I deal face-to-face with other Basschatters, have done for 12 years now. For me, "collection" means collection in person by a Basschatter, who will try out the kit before putting his hand in his pocket, and then drive away a happy man. Or, indeed, woman. It does NOT mean me sitting in all day wondering whether someone else's courier will bother to show up, and if they do whether they'll show some respect to whatever they're collecting. Sorry and all that.

That t-shirt has a very long history for me ... way longer than the two guitarists dressing as prisoners on the run.

These are 1x12 passive tops with horns, intended for pole mounting. I've had them for years, they've done hundreds of gigs with me with various bands, they've been 100% reliable under all circumstances. They're now surplus to requirements and I need to free up the space. Note that they use 1/4" jacks, not Speakons. These cabs are damned near bullet-proof and have years of productive life in front of them. Collection only from Harrow HA1.

I bought this a few years ago to pair with my Matamp GT100. Since the Matamp is now up for sale, I guess this has to go too. There can't be many on Basschat who don't know about Barefaced cabs. This one has five speakers dedicated to solely the low frequencies, plus one which sort-of acts as a tweeter. Ish. Alex Claber will be along in a while to explain that properly. It goes very, very loud. It sounds very, very lush. It's a very, very good match for an old-school valve amp, but it also sounds great with my Streamliner (valve pre + Class D) and previously with my Tonehammer (all solid state). It's ridiculously light for a 610, plus it's on wheels so it's a very easy tow across the pub car park. It's in good, fully-functional condition BUT it's not perfect. There are scuffs and marks, and the finish has chipped slightly on the front (see photo below). It's been gigged - what can I say? The finish on the front would be an easy touch-up with a tin of black gloss or Hammerite. I haven't done that because I have no problem with properly earned scuffs and scratches ... it's relic'ing that I hate! This cab is collection only, natch, from Harrow HA1. Late edit - someone has just reminded me that this cab is officially a 69-er rather than merely a 610.

Ah well, the day has finally come. This is the lightest Matamp in captivity, made for me by those lovely chaps in Huddersfield because of my bad back. It's in perfect working order and has never missed a beat. Gorgeous, chocolate-y bass tones which simply fill any venue in the nicest possible way. And being a 100W rather than the 200W of, say, an equivalent Orange, you don't need the same killing volume to get a nice valve break-up. Essentially it's a one-off build which is a GT100 in a much lighter box than usual, but still rugged as hell. In the unlikely event that you don't already know this, it's the original 1960s all-valve bass head which was also marketed as the Orange AD100 and AD200 (more valves!) before the two firms went their separate ways. The model bass player is there to provide a sense of scale, as is the Barefaced 610 (now for sale too). Comes complete with a rather nice flightcase. This amp is collection only, natch, from Harrow HA1.

And now some photos. What's that you say Sooty? You want more photos? https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0lhnuv8qwryokjd/AAC7Xcm73_Mnu634ik5onMNKa?dl=0