silverfoxnik Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) *** Now SOLD *** Hi Folks, *** This fabulous amp is now back up for sale after a recent Basschat sale fell through due to the amp suffering some minor internal damage whilst in Parcelforce's non-existent care!! Happily, that minor damage has been professionally repaired now by the brilliant Mick Newman at MC Electronics in Bedford and the amp is back in full working order, having been given a clean bill of health by Mick. *** So, "Seconds out, Round 2" .. 😁 For sale only, 1 x Handbox R400 bass amp in very good condition and excellent working order (see attached photos). I'm looking for £450 or very near offer. Backstory is that it was previously owned by @Captain Rumble until it came to me in a trade in 2021. Bit of a feeler this one tbh as it's a great amp, but I have not really been using it as I tend to always gig my Mesa Boogie gear. Anyway, I guess if you're reading this, you'll know already what a great reputation these amps have for superb sound, superior build quality and fantastic design principles - as I think someone said on here recently, they're a 'future classic!' And all of that is true really - for such a portable and easy to use piece of kit, the R400 packs a fabulous sonic punch! Should you want to know more, here's a link to the Handbox webpage: http://www.handbox.pl/R-400-MINI-HEAD-p142.html And there's a link to an excellent demo of these amps by our very own @wateroftyne - who I think it's fair to say, has been (quite rightly) championing Handbox for a number of years now. And there's plenty more good stuff (reviews, vids, discussion etc) online about the R400, including this Basschat mega thread here: I'm based in Potton, Bedfordshire and would much prefer to sell the amp to someone who's able to collect in person for the reasons stated above. Alternatively, I'd be happy to arrange a meet up in person within an hours drive from me.. Trials welcome obviously, with the obligatory Basschat tea/coffee /biscuits offer to friendly Basschatters! 😁☕ Thanks for looking and if you have any questions, please PM me, or ask away here. Cheers Nik Edited March 20, 2023 by silverfoxnik Back up For Sale 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I have one, it rocks. Just buy it.....simples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 And replied... 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 FWIW, if anyone is interested in this amazing head and fancies a change from the orange look, I have spare white and red frames that I'd be happy to send out for the price of the postage. (As you'd expect from Handbox, they're proper hefty steel). This style, but white or red. GLWTS, SFN! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Cheers WoT 👍😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers_Williamson Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Are there lots of different versions of the front facia for R400s then, because mine is different still. Gun metal grey and about an inch deep at the top, except where the glorious HB ready light beams through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, Piers_Williamson said: Are there lots of different versions of the front facia for R400s then, because mine is different still. Gun metal grey and about an inch deep at the top, except where the glorious HB ready light beams through. Yeah, there's a few iterations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 HI Folks, This fabulous amp is now back up for sale after a recent Basschat sale fell through due to the amp suffering some minor internal damage whilst in Parcelforce's non-existent care!! Happily, that minor damage has been professionally repaired now by the brilliant Mick Newman at MC Electronics in Bedford and the amp is back in full working order, having been given a clean bill of health by Mick. So, whilst I'm still keen obviously to find a new owner for this great amp, I won't take the risk of shipping it. So, it's either collection in person or meet up within an hours drive from me if you want it. For anyone seriously interested in buying this, and in the interests of full disclosure, I'm more than happy to demonstrate the amp working over Zoom, provide additional photos and give a more more detailed explanation as to what repair has been made. Thanks for looking! Cheers Nik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1957 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I absolutely love mine, the R400 is the best amp l have ever played through. The new owner will not be disappointed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Woody1957 said: I absolutely love mine, the R400 is the best amp l have ever played through. The new owner will not be disappointed. Thanks! 👍 It really is a great sounding amp and the only reason I marginally prefer my two Mesa Boogie M-Pulse heads is that you can get more of an overdriven valve sound from them. But that's it - in every other respect, the Handbox is their equal. And for lovers of clean, pure tone, it's probably better than the Mesas.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 That's a shame, just too far away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Monday evening BUMP for this awesome amplifier! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Two HB amps. Is the universe trying to tell me something.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, stewblack said: Two HB amps. Is the universe trying to tell me something.... It most definitely is, @stewblack 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, stewblack said: Two HB amps. Is the universe trying to tell me something.... 8 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: It most definitely is, @stewblack 😁 There's a lot of it around at the moment, the universe told me to buy some stuff last week, and when the universe talks to you, best you listen 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I have carefully squirrelled money for a rainy day. Another amp doesn't constitute bad weather. I must remain in control. I mustn't weaken. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 But you know you want to really... 😁 1 minute ago, stewblack said: I have carefully squirrelled money for a rainy day. Another amp doesn't constitute bad weather. I must remain in control. I mustn't weaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 14 hours ago, silverfoxnik said: But you know you want to really... 😁 I have a hit list and this amp is on it. Hopefully if we keep bumping it up like we are someone will spot it and save my umbrella fund. I don't need it, I simply have no need of it. It's simple. It's that simple. 🙈🙉🙊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, stewblack said: I don't need it, I simply have no need of it. It's simple. It's that simple. 🙈🙉🙊 And as we all know, those very words in 99% of cases lead directly to the purchase of the item in question 🤔 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just echoing all the positive comments about these. I love mine, especially the bass/treble/contour arrangement. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1957 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 7 hours ago, scrumpymike said: Just echoing all the positive comments about these. I love mine, especially the bass/treble/contour arrangement. GLWTS Out of interest, what settings do you use and with what bass? Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 18 hours ago, Woody1957 said: Out of interest, what settings do you use and with what bass? Cheers Steve Default is 12 o'clock for bass & treble and contour all the way off then add contour as and when needed. BUT, the whole point about these amps is that you'd struggle to get bad sound out of them. My gig basses are Andy Rogers s-s 3-pickup passive custom builds with flats so that won't help you much I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1957 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, scrumpymike said: Default is 12 o'clock for bass & treble and contour all the way off then add contour as and when needed. BUT, the whole point about these amps is that you'd struggle to get bad sound out of them. My gig basses are Andy Rogers s-s 3-pickup passive custom builds with flats so that won't help you much I guess. You're absolutely right, these amps sound so good without much tweaking. I usually set the bass and treble around 11 0'clock and have the contour set at around 7-8 o'clock...it simply hits the spot for me using a MM bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I set everything flat and then bleed in some gain Edited March 3, 2023 by ricksterphil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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