danbowskill Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Definitely don't want to do this as its probably the best amp I've owned ( and I've owned many top amps). But I can't afford 2 amps Ive just joined a established doom/stoner rock band that are incredibly loud! (one guitarist has 2 4x12 cabs) and although the handbox amp performs excellent volume(its loud, like trace Watts) wise for pretty much any live band..... I just need a bit more extra juice for the 8x10. Id wager this is probably one of the lightest non digital amps going? (pure transistor thump) with 3 preamp valves that actually do something.... Its the closest I've got to an all valve sound with any none full tube amp, the core sound is simply awesome! Very warm and puchy sounding, it may not have a mid knob but this has lots of mids in the natural sound of the amp that feel bang on the money eq wise. If you wanted to boost the mids (perfect amount when flat eqd imo) just lower bass n treble a touch...... Always punchy anywhere. And with the option of overdrive and bright boost the R400 is very versatile.I think there is a build wait on these from Poland atm? This is the new version, only 6 months old and never been gigged ( only rehearsal)....... Its immaculate, for full disclosure one of the caps in it failed(can happen in any amp) but was swiftly sorted by handbox and is 100%perfect now. If anyone wants to go lighter than their valve head without the comprimise of sound this is it. Any 300w valve head would be good, ...SVT, MARSHALL VBA, LANEY NEXUS etc (no orange though as don't dig em) not too fused about cosmetic condition as long as it works fine, also consider a SVT PRO4, or svt preamp with powerful amp. Any trial welcome or a halfway meet with a video demo to show all is A OK.happy to post but doubt many would want to post their valve head. A few links. The new price to buy this version is quite a bit more expensive now than is suggested at the start of the basschat thread BTW so I think my trade price is fair. But happy to adjust towards the right amp if needed https://www.talkbass.com/threads/the-handbox-amplification-thread.1218706/ http://www.handbox.pl/R-400-MINI-HEAD-p142.html Edited February 9, 2020 by danbowskill Sold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just come up.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Epic head. GWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Is this trade only or is a straight sale an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Hopefully someone comes up trumps, so Just a trade for a little bit...... But if something pops up it will change. Edited September 24, 2019 by danbowskill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 No problem, totally understand. I'll be south of Bristol on Saturday, which is as close as I'll be to your part of the world for the foreseeable future, so could definitely get close to Exeter and do cash or bank transfer if something comes up and you need a quick sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 I'll bare that in mind, if I do sell I'm very happy to post though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Is this still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Ahh sorry dude, thought I put sold in the title? (went a while back) .... Good choice from ampeg to this though 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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