JapanAxe Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I had the pleasure yesterday of hearing andyonbass (of this parish) playing his ACG 5-er (with fretted neck) into an R400 and two TKS 1x12 cabs. I could clearly hear every note, without the bass guitar being silly loud, so that's a big plus in my book. I went for a closer look in the break, and I particularly like the clip-on front cover. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 20, 2016 Author Posted September 20, 2016 Hey gang I believe there'll be and R-400 and a Red Fighter at the SE Bash this weekend. Leszek has sent me an explanation of the matrix EQ on the Red Fighter, for anyone who's interested... Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 Those 2x10" cabs further up the page are unusual - I don't think I've seen whizzer-cone drivers used together with a tweeter before. Usually whizzer-cones are used to extend the range of the driver upwards a bit without the complexity and expense of using multiple drivers with a crossover, so both together seems like a quirky choice. Quote
Bigwan Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1474453430' post='3138074'] Those 2x10" cabs further up the page are unusual - I don't think I've seen whizzer-cone drivers used together with a tweeter before. Usually whizzer-cones are used to extend the range of the driver upwards a bit without the complexity and expense of using multiple drivers with a crossover, so both together seems like a quirky choice. [/quote] I believe Accugroove did it with their 2x10 but I haven't seen anyone else do it.... Quote
NancyJohnson Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) I've got the Red Fighter now (it was delivered about half hour ago) and I will be taking it to the bash along with a pair of Hartke Hydrives (410 & 210), so you can try it then. The sound matrix illustration that Michael provided above explains what the knobbage does; I'll experiment a bit tonight. Paul Edited September 21, 2016 by NancyJohnson Quote
krispn Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Hey guys just to get this right has Leszek sent these out for people to demo or is WOT punting his around folks to try out? If it's WOT thats quite decent but if it's the builder then prop's for getting his gear road tested and listening to feedback! Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 22, 2016 Author Posted September 22, 2016 I've been punting my R-400 around locally (I'm not letting it go for longer!), and Leszek has sent another out 'darn sarf' for trial, but I think someone bought that one. There's also a Red Fighter doing the rounds in the south - a different kettle'o'fish, that one. Quote
Marty Forrer Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Yay! Leszek emailed me to say my R-400 is just about ready to ship, just sorting the cosmetics. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 27, 2016 Author Posted September 27, 2016 [quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1474928647' post='3141655'] Yay! Leszek emailed me to say my R-400 is just about ready to ship, just sorting the cosmetics. [/quote] Fantastic! What are you going for? Quote
TPJ Posted September 27, 2016 Posted September 27, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1474529190' post='3138536'] I've been punting my R-400 around locally (I'm not letting it go for longer!), and Leszek has sent another out 'darn sarf' for trial, but I think someone bought that one. [/quote] Hi, I bought the other. It's a pretty cool amp but I'm finding that my active basses really hit the input hard and the gain is on next to nothing for a clean tone. This affects output volume. there is no input pad on these amps. Passive instruments seem to deal better with the gain stage. I'm playing around with input valves to try and drop the gain a bit. I also agree the DI is very nice. I haven't really used it in anger yet but will do in the next few weeks. Quote
Marty Forrer Posted September 27, 2016 Posted September 27, 2016 I told Leszek I wanted either a black or grey panel with white chickenhead knobs, but he said he can't fit chickenheads because there's not enough room. I told him to use his own judgement,so he's sending me a photo for my approval. His customer service is awesome. Quote
wateroftyne Posted September 27, 2016 Author Posted September 27, 2016 [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1474984502' post='3142039'] Hi, I bought the other. It's a pretty cool amp but I'm finding that my active basses really hit the input hard and the gain is on next to nothing for a clean tone. This affects output volume. there is no input pad on these amps. Passive instruments seem to deal better with the gain stage. I'm playing around with input valves to try and drop the gain a bit. I also agree the DI is very nice. I haven't really used it in anger yet but will do in the next few weeks. [/quote] Ah, that's a shame - I only run passives so it's never been a problem for me. Hope you sort it! Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 1, 2016 Author Posted October 1, 2016 Leszek's just sent me some pics of the new batch of R-400 he's working on.. Quote
2elliot Posted October 1, 2016 Posted October 1, 2016 Don't show pictures of green bass gear... My wallet starts to twitch. Quote
nickademus Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Just got a message from Leszek today to say that my red R-400 will be ready on Thursday. It's been a long wait but i'm feeling excited now Quote
LZD56 Posted October 8, 2016 Posted October 8, 2016 Ooh indeed. Suits you sir, yes you sir. Ooh oooohhhh 😙 Quote
Marty Forrer Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) That silver panelled one is my new R-400. Paid for and now waiting for the FedEx man to show up. Edited October 12, 2016 by Marty Forrer Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 16, 2016 Author Posted October 16, 2016 Hey gang The Red Fighter head is currently down in Berkshire (Bracknell / Farnborough-ish) - would anyone local to there like to babysit it for a bit, just for fun? Let me know if you do... Quote
M@23 Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 If it makes its way further south I'll give it a temporary home! Quote
Byo Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Really liking the R400 and the WB100! Keep more pics and comments coming guys Quote
LZD56 Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1476632422' post='3155801'] Hey gang The Red Fighter head is currently down in Berkshire (Bracknell / Farnborough-ish) - would anyone local to there like to babysit it for a bit, just for fun? Let me know if you do... [/quote] If it works its way north via Warwick I'll give her a warm welcome! Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 18, 2016 Author Posted October 18, 2016 [quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1476661801' post='3156158'] If it works its way north via Warwick I'll give her a warm welcome! [/quote] [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1476644491' post='3155953'] If it makes its way further south I'll give it a temporary home! [/quote] I'll keep you both in mind - ta! Quote
LZD56 Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1476811395' post='3157500'] I'll keep you both in mind - ta! [/quote] Quote
Kev Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 If it does come Warwick/Leamington way I could be interested in ABing it with the M900, see how much extra 'heft' it has for its weight Quote
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