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[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1461775668' post='3037581'] Now that is some nice neat constuction and a lovely big toroidal xformer. Impressive. [/quote] I know nowt about electrrical engineering so I'll have to take your word for it . According to Leszek, each one is hand-made... 'Mine' is with another BCer at the moment who is giving it a run out - I've got a couple of gigs next weekend, and I'm looking forward to giving it another run out. I've got my order placed...

Here's some gratuitous topless shots of the R-400...

Hey gang! I've just got back from a couple of gigs at Costa Del Folk in Mallorca. Lots of fun and lovely weather, but incredibly hard work (honest). We were supposed to close the show on the Saturday night, but the desk decided to blue-screen during the Oysterband's set, and it lost our config (cheers, Digico!). Instead, the Oysterband soldiered on through a slightly elongated set, and we were moved to close the Sunday night instead. Only problem was, we were also playing on the Sunday afternoon in a slightly different config under a different name (it's complicated). So we had to do ANOTHER check on Sunday morning, then a gig on the afternoon, then rip it all up and reset it at tea-time, then do the show at 11pm, finishing at 12:30am. Then go and pack, ready for the 7:15am bus to the airport the next morning. Knackered, but wouldn't have missed it for anything. Here's some pics: http://www.lindisfarnestory.co.uk/mallorca-2016

The website is back up again (Google translate comes in handy, and is occasionally hilarious) www.handbox.pl

[quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1461435386' post='3034658'] What's the pattern?... Interested to hear your view as I'm relatively new to class D. [/quote] I'm on my phone and it's a faff to type too much - just do a search for any Class D thread on BC and you'll see the debate.

Having played Class D heads extensively for over a decade, and spotted a pattern, I've learned to trust my ears :-)

Sorry - that's just me being mischievous based on what ICE stands for, and what one of the original goals of the module was. :-) Anyway, until someone can confirm if the pro-audio guys are using the same generation and deployment of technology as the (for example) RH450, I remain to be convinced.

But are the the likes of KV are using the same car radio modules you find in bass amps? I suspect not...

*cough*Maruszczyk*cough*

I really enjoyed the SC500 when I had it. It was no 'car radio' micro head - heft was noticeable by its presence.

I don't think it was ever an official Fender thing.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1461252080' post='3032923'] That'll be the hybrid driver module I think. [/quote] That's my understanding, too.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1461248499' post='3032876'] It's a bit of a pain you have to pay the transfer fee twice [/quote] Transferwise! I paid about £2.50 a pop for each of my transfers :-)

Me too. Use Transferwise. A doddle to set up, and far cheaper and less hassle than using your bank.

I might as well turn this into a general HandBox chat thread... They've just posted details of a prototype they're working on, on Facebook - here's an approximate translation (thanks, Google!). [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"Two-Channel hybrid head, with five tubes in the pre. The first channel is modelled on the Ampeg tone stack which uses three of the tubes, and is '[/font][/color][color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]thick, dirty and heavy'.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The [/font][/color][color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]other channel is inspired by Fender with more typical 3-band passive EQ, and using two tubes for a cleaner tone. The masterpiece is a hybrid driver module that gives it close to the unmistakeable full-tube tone. It will put out 600w @ 4Ohm and has friendly feature-weighs 4 times less than a tube equivalent."[/font][/color] It's overkill for my needs, but my gosh it looks fun...

They posted the English translations of the specs for two of the amps on Facebook earlier... Sorry for the HEEEOWGE images.

More info: Footswitchable - not possible. Rackmount - nope, but there is a flightcased version available.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461074124' post='3031175'] I'm assuming it's European heft and not African heft..? [/quote] It's a simple question of weight ratios.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1461071806' post='3031148'] Has anyone enquired about heft yet? [/quote] Oh, it's got that :-)

By the way, his webhost are having problems - he reckons his site will be down for 8-10 days. He's contactable by Facebook in the meantime.

[quote name='gazhowe' timestamp='1461043652' post='3030827'] I like the 2nd one too. I've never been a fan of top handle straps from an aesthetic and practical point of view so would prefer this with the side handle shown on the 1st amp if possible. If not I could certainly live with it, the amp sounds very good on the demos. [/quote] I'm the opposite - I wasn't keen on the side handle at first for purely visual reasons (yeah, I'm shallow), but I now see that it makes perfect sense. It's a solid, quality handle, and the way it's accessible through the fitted soft case makes it a doddle to carry. [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1461057152' post='3030940'] The last one for me, but with the black faceplate surround, is it possible to have a footswitch for the drive? Matt [/quote] [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1461057244' post='3030941'] Is there a rack-mounting version? [/quote] Good questions.. dunno. I'll find out. [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1461057857' post='3030955'] Surprised nobody has asked this yet. How is it compared to the Walkabout WoT? [/quote] The WA is known for being inherently thick and warm, which I've always liked. The R-400 is a different beast. With the EQ flat, it's absolutely clear as a bell. Like the WA it's very responsive, and laying back or digging in is very rewarding. Engage a bit of drive, and a little bit of contour, and you can get into WA territory, but to be honest, I just had loads of fun playing it clean - it's clean in a smooth tube way, not SS. The bark on string slides is lovely. The lows are tight and responsive, which isn't what the WA is famed for. Again, two different flavours of goodness. It's a great match for the TKS cabs. I can imagine needing to roll the treble or tweeters right back a bit on full-range cab for my needs. But then... others would love it. I'm using supplied backline this weekend, but over the next few weeks I've got gigs with a number of different bands, some with more 'challenging' volume needs than others. We'll see how it goes!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461013875' post='3030732'] I like the second one, simple but businesslike. [/quote] I like it, too. It's very blackface Walkabout...

There's a Facebooky thing: https://www.facebook.com/HandBoxAudio/