Steve Browning

Blimey. That's provo-cative. He could dine out on that forever (obviously not, of course).

Reminds me of Bad News. "I could play Stairway To Heaven when I was 12. Jimmy Page didn't write it 'til he was 22. I think that says a lot".

I thought the very same thing.

That's correct. He had after me.

128 quid at the moment.

No. That was actually the one I had. Serial 137800.

Do you have a link for that?

I'd go rosewood. I suspect it's a US version (looking at the tuners). It'll have US spec parts on it.

From the Nomenclature (the commodity code bible) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof Chapter 92Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles 9207Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions) 920790 Other 9207901000 Guitars

Was the neck an off the shelf item? Can you get the commodity code directly from the manufacturer? I am not sure which code though. The US doesn't use the harmonised codes the rest of the world (pretty much) does. I am guessing it's a harmonised code and they are easy to determine.

6 people have it in their carts, apparently. Yet another bass I should have kept (albeit not this one). I had mine before the internet era and had no idea they were so rare. Sounded amazing but, like all slabs, was pretty uncomfortable to play for any amount of time.

For years and years I tried to track down a Buster head or combo. Fortunately for my back, that particular parcel of GAS has dissipated.

Interesting comparison video here (someone had to post one).

It was quite late on in the 70's when things started going down hill and the boat anchors arrived. 66 to 74 is the purple patch for me, although the earlier of these are getting pretty pricey now - I paid £260 for my '66 about 1983.

The TT-800 manual is a master class in manual writing (as I have said before).

Can you tell where it says that in the manual please? I had a look in mine (out of curiosity) and can't see that suggestion.

Personally, I think it's been explained that all is being sought is the experience of other users. You might want, also, to consider the journey that Dave has been on, to arrive at Handbox's door. It appears that Leszek is being very helpful, and that's good customer service. Certainly better than suggesting a customer lacks skill and/or knowledge.

But hold on here. You're the customer. You have paid out and are unhappy. It's good that you are getting the service you expect but I see no issue at all with seeking the input of other users, with more experience of the amp. I can't imagine there is any reputational damage at this stage.

At least it's arrived. Hopefully the issue will be resolved rapidly. Congrats on the new amp.

Anyone else checking back every now and again for an update?

Why is eyekia now ickea?

SKB FB4. It's the only case I found that you could shake and the bass doesn't move. Not the cheapest option but I tried a good few before discovering them.