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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1482604189' post='3201843'] Ignore pls Merry Christmas everyone [/quote] Does the Christmas greeting still apply, or is that what we're supposed to be ignoring?

Does it happen acoustically? I know you've tinkered with pickup height already, but try lowering the pickups as far as you can get them across the board - see if that evens it out. Having the strings too close can suck the life out of the tone, IME.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ugb_m0rA7A

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1482506310' post='3201156'] I'll share the result here, so you can laugh at me and enjoy the experience without wasting your money as I'd have done it for you. I'm that nice. [/quote] Ha... truth is, if you're a tinkerer, it sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with it regardless of the outcome. There are worse ways to spend your time and money :-)

I'm intrigued too... YouTube is full of horror stories, so best of luck!

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1482503117' post='3201122'] Incidentally, I thought the Tech21 head was pretty barky and weedy...and that's a lead-sled Proper Transformer one... [/quote] I'm not surpised. The SABDDI isn't great (IMO), and it won't sound any better with a power amp nailed to it.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1482502156' post='3201117'] Oh, I dunno - if you want the sound of The King Of The Big Old Valvey Heads ™, then it does just that...the one with the mids control is better all-round, though. [/quote] The one with the mids control is still a tone-sucker. That's a whole other thread, though :-D

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1482501565' post='3201110'] It`s called a Sansamp [/quote] Yeeeuch!

Does it have to be a Fender? [url="https://public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/1205-jake-4p-human-nature140248"]How about one of these?[/url] (Also available without the bridge pup..)

[quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1482491963' post='3200984'] But some people have a weight problem and need to resign themselves to the fact that Diet Coke helps them to manage it. [/quote] That's why I gravitated back to the Walkabout, and latterly the Handbox R-400. Manageable, with full fat taste :-)

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1482487492' post='3200927'] I guess the people previously moving from heavy gear to lightweight gear weren't listening very closely to what they were buying if moving back the other way sounds so much better. [/quote] The honeymoon period still applies.. then you realise it's not hitting the spot, so you buy something else, the honeymoon period applies, etc.

[quote name='el borracho' timestamp='1482435394' post='3200632'] I've used Class D for about 5 years and been very happy with it. A couple of weeks ago I had a gig where, the last time I played there, people were putting pints on top of my amp from alongside the stage area while I was playing. To combat this I decided to resurrect my old rackmounted Ampeg (a split pint would likely go onto the floor rather than into the amp) which hasn't been used in anger in many a year. It sounded great - really full. My wife, who knows nothing of amps, commented afterwards that she could hear me better than usual. At my next gig I stuck with it and was really impressed with the growl when I dug in. I can see it being my first choice for the near future but may alternate depending on the gig. [/quote] It's a Coke / Diet Coke thing. One day you accidentally buy full fat Coke, and MY GOD it's nice.

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1481914094' post='3196289'] Yes, I saw that. I'm not one for that much dirt, but, like yourself I think, prefer a cleaner sound. Interesting amps and being hand-built from discrete components, something I'm very happy to see on the market in this throw-away age. Thanks for the video. Excellent work. Frank. [/quote] Thanks, Frank. I'd never use it fuzzy like in the example earlier, but a bit of hair around the edges is nice, especially as the mids are so rich. And, of course, completely clean is an option - and how I usually run it.

Perfect for dinner parties, innit?

Maruszczyk C3PU... https://youtu.be/KprsqMRb0wY

I had a Christmassy gig in Newcastle Cathedral t'other day - obviously it's a lively old room, so we played whisper-quiet and the PA kept low. It was fab. So atmospheric.

I was an early adopter of Class D. l was also an early re-adopter of Class AB - something I was mocked for at the time, but I don't feel so lonely now

Nancy J has the trial Red Fighter, which is a different beast. Big and clean. If anyone wants to try it, give him a shout...

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1482143858' post='3197905'] That's interesting to hear active basses are pushing the pre a bit hard.... Is there anyone else having this issue? Anyone in the U.K. Using a stingray through the 400??? Their video of the all tube amp and stingray sounded great but it does have a different preamp. [/quote] I know we've just chatted about this on FB, but Warwickhunt of this parish as an active Musicman, and he had no problems with headroom when he gigged it. I can't imagine Leszek would design a pre that doesn't work with actives :-) Also, AFAIK the WB-100 is the same pre.. only the power stage differs.

[quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1482143059' post='3197894'] I hope you're on commission for Handbox! If not, you might want to renegotiate your promotional status towards their products. [/quote] Ha.. nope. Just an enthusiastic fan who likes to talk about stuff (see also TKS, Maruszczyk).

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1482064889' post='3197287'] Any info on where you get them/ cost? I did a search but can only find the homepage in Poland and links to people on hear singing their praises. [/quote] I believe they're 600EUR. You can contact Leszek at [email protected] for more info on lead times, etc.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1482061507' post='3197253'] I seem to remember you posted a live video, that thing sat so well in the mix iirc!! [/quote] It does - it's marvellous, and I make no apologies for endlessly going on about it :-D

Hi everyone I've tidied up this thread a bit. You're all welcome to have disagreements, but please keep them civil. Don't forget that the 'report' and 'ignore' buttons are there for a reason. Please use them :-)

Don't do ANYTHING until you've checked out the HandBox R-400 ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"]Thread here[/url]) Best amp I've ever owned, and that's a lot of amps. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEnzJVaMpmo[/media]