jb90 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Ernie Ball Musicman StingRay 2005 maple neck, H, 3band eq, Handbox R400 amp and Handbox Compact Ferrite 2x12 cab. Strings Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats. Absolutely great rig! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamiel Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Merton said: Gratuitous everything shot: How is that little bastard? I'm thinking about buying it as an extra amp, but really don't know if it's worth it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, Kamiel said: How is that little bastard? I'm thinking about buying it as an extra amp, but really don't know if it's worth it... I love it! Great for home use but also awesome for gigs if you like it really gnarly. The Spyder 550 is basically the same preamp with an ABM poweramp and that’s also wonderful, but I’ve only had it a day so can’t comment on it in a gig situation. I suspect it’ll be significantly cleaner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Here's mine: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 37 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Here's mine: Gorgeous bass and understated classy rig. Love it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Here's a gratuitous shot of my cheap practice set up, a £30 amp with a £50 bass. For creative home use on a budget only. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Osiris said: Here's a gratuitous shot of my cheap practice set up, a £30 amp with a £50 bass. For creative home use on a budget only. Cool What settings and strings you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Home made bass, pretty all second hand and a phenomenal interface 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Cool What settings and strings you using? A bit of upper mid boost to add some presence to the inherently dark short scale tone, pulled back the lows and treble a touch, and a healthy dose of compression. Strings are La Bella S500L's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Osiris said: Here's a gratuitous shot of my cheap practice set up, a £30 amp with a £50 bass. For creative home use on a budget only. Might just be a £50 bass which I assume is used rather than new - and a testimony to your negotiation skills(!), but it has a much liked reverse PJ config, which is a rarity on my fav brand of PJs (only seem to be available on the 4 string 'MA' Yammy BBs) although obviously a more standard feature on the (not £50!) Bergs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Might just be a £50 bass which I assume is used rather than new - and a testimony to your negotiation skills(!), but it has a much liked reverse PJ config, which is a rarity on my fav brand of PJs (only seem to be available on the 4 string 'MA' Yammy BBs) although obviously a more standard feature on the (not £50!) Bergs. Both bought used, I prefer to buy new so you don't have to chisel the various solidified secretions of the previous owner off before feeling comfortable but these we at prices that I couldn't refuse. Both punch well above their weight too. The reverse P is great as is the fact that the bridge pickup is closer to the neck than the standard positioning means that it's useful too, I find the standard positioning of bridge pickups gives a sound that's too thin and nasal for my tastes. 2 hours ago, Al Krow said: Here's mine: I assume that much of this collection was bought used too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb90 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) On 15/05/2019 at 11:52, bassmayhem said: What power amp? Class D? They say "Class A/B power supply", but not a word about the power amp. It looks good anyway. What is your opinion about the somewhat unorthodox eq section? Two bands and contour... This is a 3x12ax7 preamp and mosfet poweramp. Leszek from Handbox don't make class D amps (although he made one for tests for some Polish bass players - I checked it out and it was absolutely the best class D. And maby even better than many hybrid amps you can get on market like those SWR, Eden's from 90's etc. But of course I never be a fan of class D and never was. And Leszek don't wanna make class D too even if his class D really kickass. But he's not a class D fan at all and I can't "force" him to change his mind Probably in this sad times of class D mania he will earn more money on class D amps than on hybrids and alltubes but he is a real deal and he really cares about his gear and brand). This eq section is very simple. It's a James eq. Cut/Boost Bass and Treble. Contour just cut some freq @1k 0 to -12db - nice when you wanna make bass more "woolly" than "harsh". Here's the answer for your question (look at the pic). As you can see this amp has a lot of mids. Even on flat settings have some bump on mids from about 100-800hz. This is absolutelly not a "smile" eq amp. Of course you can get that with boost bas and treble but in flat and cut bass and treble there's A LOT of mids. Leszek knows that real cut through is in the mid freq and in quality of signa chain of whole amp. That's why he choose James eq than "standard" bass, mid, treble. I asked him once why there's no mid knob and he said that he has too much "unwanted things" in signal chain which makes this amp dull and he want to get the best sounding amp possible so he makes things different. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I really love this gear and as I said, in world of class D the real hybrid or alltube is a gold! It's great that there's a company that don't forget hybrid and alltubes. Edited August 11, 2019 by jb90 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Osiris said: I assume that much of this collection was bought used too? Yup indeed - all used or end of line! Apart from the Fearless F112, which sneaks into the frame. That was purely 'cos I wanted a particular finish / grille on that cab (and it obviously also avoided the need for me to "chisel the various solidified secretions of the previous owner off before feeling comfortable" 😁 ) What's the make / model of your bass? Edited August 11, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Bow down, puny Earthlings! 2 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 34 minutes ago, Leonard Smalls said: Bow down, puny Earthlings! That is mega, I love it 👍😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leonard Smalls said: Bow down, puny Earthlings! (F)ucking hell. Edited August 11, 2019 by Frank Blank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Can't work out whether that's closer to Robbie (Forbidden Planet) or Wall-E? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Leonard Smalls said: Bow down, puny Earthlings! You my friend have thrown down the gauntlet... to be continued 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I like the fairy lights at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 How're you supposed to reach the knob that turns it down!? 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: How're you supposed to reach the knob that turns it down!? 😬 I know we don’t like all soundmen, but even that’s a bit harsh..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 15 hours ago, Leonard Smalls said: Bow down, puny Earthlings! Is it good for metal 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I can't bow down...not with my back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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