The HandBox Amplification thread

[wateroftyne]

3 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Well, that is why they said they had that name on their website about info!

Weeeell.. it kind-of is, I guess.

 

They started off in the early 90s building audio solutions (and flight cases) for the - very Polish - Disco Polo scene, which was a street thing and needed all-in-one stuff that was easily portable.

[Jaybeevee]

33 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

Weeeell.. it kind-of is, I guess.

 

They started off in the early 90s building audio solutions (and flight cases) for the - very Polish - Disco Polo scene, which was a street thing and needed all-in-one stuff that was easily portable.

Nice bit of history... I shall remember that whilst demonstrating the excellence of my new amp to (better be) enthusiastic band mates..

[dmccombe7]

I've stored that Handbox historical fact in my file for useless information where i keep most of my brain. 

Its a small file for a tiny brain. 

 

Dave

[CJPJ]

I wish I could buy one of these things - I really want to try one!

[wateroftyne]

More pics, hot off the press from Leszek... mid knob info and logo reveal! 😍😍😍

 

 

 

 

Edited July 30, 2022 by wateroftyne

[peteb]

24 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

More pics, hot off the press from Leszek... mid knob info and logo reveal! 😍😍😍

 

 

 

 

 

Do you know what the push button next to the mid control does? 

 

Edit: I guessed it was a frequency switch, but I can't quite make out what the the bottom frequency is, even when I have zoomed in on the picture. 

 

 

Edited July 30, 2022 by peteb

[wateroftyne]

24 minutes ago, peteb said:

 

Do you know what the push button next to the mid control does? 

 

Edit: I guessed it was a frequency switch, but I can't quite make out what the the bottom frequency is, even when I have zoomed in on the picture. 

 

 

 

600 & 240.

Edited July 30, 2022 by wateroftyne

[ikay]

What does the 'feedback' switch on the right do? Looks like it has 3 settings - Usual? / Amp/ On.

Edited July 31, 2022 by ikay

[Clarky]

2 hours ago, ikay said:

What does the 'feedback' switch on the right do? Looks like it has 3 settings - Usual? / Amp/ On.

I was wondering the same thing! Any idea @wateroftyne? Thanks!

[wateroftyne]

2 hours ago, ikay said:

What does the 'feedback' switch on the right do? Looks like it has 3 settings - Usual? / Amp/ On.

 

Presumably (and this is a guess) it's an updated / relabelled version of what was on the 'old' WB-100. They offer more tonal variation - in the old world, the 'Pop' and 'Funk' settings were a little cleaner, whereas 'Rock' was full-fat saturation. I used Rock and Pop - they were quite handy to switch between for quick tonal changes. Funk was a little clean for me.

[ikay]

Thanks, I'd forgotten the voicing switch. The wording on the switch is a little strange for that though ...

[Clarky]

Just now, ikay said:

Thanks, I'd forgotten the voicing switch. The wording on the switch is a little strange for that though ...

Agreed. Usual, Amp and On all sound like they mean the same to me! Obviously in practice it will be quick and easy to work out but retaining Pop, Rock and Funk labels would have been better IMO. Similarly On (next to Standby) seems to be strangely worded as Done, at least with my dodgy eyesight.

 

Still looking forward immensely to blasting through this amp though!

[Jaybeevee]

On 31/07/2022 at 00:06, wateroftyne said:

600 & 240.

The old contour control cutting at 1K... 

....and down in the annals of history will go the debate of which sounds better 

[Bunion]

On 31/07/2022 at 13:07, Clarky said:

but retaining Pop, Rock and Funk labels would have been better IMO

Unless like me you have this 😄

 

seems like it’s changed a few times 

[wateroftyne]

Just got some more WB pr0n from Leszek... 😍😍

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 3, 2022 by wateroftyne

[Reggaebass]

That’s a really nice looking amp, i like the protective cover comes off, how much is one of those 

[dmccombe7]

£800 plus £28 postage to UK then add on Import tax and VAT so i'm guessing circa £1k in total

Dave

[dmccombe7]

Well that's mine just paid for and should be sent out Thu/Fri no idea how long it'll take to get here especially if its held up at customs until payment made.

or do they deliver and just send you an invoice for the money to be paid ?

Dave

[Clarky]

8 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Well that's mine just paid for and should be sent out Thu/Fri no idea how long it'll take to get here especially if its held up at customs until payment made.

or do they deliver and just send you an invoice for the money to be paid ?

Dave

In my experience, HMRC will typically send you a letter requesting payment of import duties and sometimes a handling/release fee. Quickest is to pay online or over the phone, and then they release the item for delivery. Unfortunately it adds several days to the wait but it is what it is

[Downunderwonder]

I believe it may be possible for you to speed it up by prearranging customs payment on the basis of your invoice for amp plus shipping, and the shipment ID.

[Downunderwonder]

2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

or do they deliver and just send you an invoice for the money to be paid ?

Hell no.

[dmccombe7]

8 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

Hell no.

So that's a definite NO then  

Edited August 4, 2022 by dmccombe7

[bigjohn]

Glad I bought mine before we actually left the EU. 

 

Is there talk of a 300W version or did I dream it?

[Bunion]

1 hour ago, bigjohn said:

Glad I bought mine before we actually left the EU. 

 

Is there talk of a 300W version or did I dream it?

I think there’s a 180 watt version or conversion available 

[dmccombe7]

I think you can ask for a more powerful version but its not a standard production by looks of it.

Dave