Overall User Ratings (based on 137 ratings)
Submitted May 12, 2005 by a customer from verizon.net
"get it and play it, then judge for yourself."
as long as it take until my taste for sound change which i doubt or until the thing blow up and then again, i'll fix just like i've fixed everything else.
Sound
better than marshall, peavey and many others i have own and played for years since 1967. i just got rid of my 1100 watts peavey rig because of weight, size and my back!!!
the sound was not to bad but does not justify the size of the rig.
come on over to hartke.
Features
the amp comes with regular eq and an equalizer that does wonder with active basses. the analog tube preamp is just plain what i was looking for and to complement it comes a solid stae preamp that you can use separately or in combo with the tube preamp. a bit of both in any combination sound just plain great.
Quality
the finish is alright; the sound is good, the control are just great; the chassis is sturdy and well assembled but the pots and jacks are the worse part of the whole unit. a poor quality pot destroy your sound in no time flat when it start to be loose and flutter when vibrating; the jacks are alright until you jerk the cable once to many time; the jack threaded neck in molded in plastic over the metal sleeve and the nuts are ripped of very easily.
BEWTTER QUALITY POTS AND ALL METAL JACKS ARE A MUST FOR AN IMPROVEMENT. I HAVE DONE THIS A WHILE BACK AND HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS.
TOTAL COST: $39.58 FOR PARTS.
Value
good.
Manufacturer Support
THANKS TO GOOGLE I FOUND THE DISTRIBUTOR " SAMSON " AND COULD NOT GET ORIGINAL ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT SPEAKERS.
The Wow Factor
what's about making a nameplate that stays up there?
the one that comes with the unit have sticky back and when the glue dries out, the nameplate falls of and get lost or stepped on.
Musical Background:
active musician and recording since 65...
Musical Style:
anything that sells from classic to rock and blues
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Submitted December 20, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Best head on the market!"
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
There is nothing this head can't do. There is no tone that you cant accuire with this head. Its perfect.
Sound
The tube and solid state preamps give you the perfect mix for awesome tone and great punch. The 10 band graphic eq furthers this perfection of your sound so you sound exactly the way you want.
Features
10 band eq, tube and solid state preamps, effects loop, XLR direct out, compression. I just wish it had the crossover liked the HA5000 and the HA7000.
Quality
I've had this head for about 4 years and I use it almost everyday. The only thing ive ever done is replace the fuse.
Value
Best bass head on the market for the money.
Manufacturer Support
called hartke to find out what kind of tube is used in the preamp and they told me all the specs on the tubes they use and what tubes i can exchange it with.
The Wow Factor
Once you hear this head you will want it so bad you will go out and buy it as soon as you have the cash.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock mostly but will sit in studio sessions for pretty much anything.
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Submitted March 4, 2005 by a customer from comcast.net
Hartke Model 3500 Bass Amplifier Head Customer Review
over all. this head is great for any bassist on any level. it has a ton of power and delivers a clean crisp sound. if you are a bassist on a budget..and you need something to go from gig to gig with. then this is the amp for you..not too pricey, but just the right price. i STONGLY suggest this bass head.
Sound
this has to be one of the best sounding clear bass amps i have played in my life.
Features
pretty good features. the equalizer really helps the sound out a lot. and i love how you can choose solid state or tube.
Quality
pretty sturdy. however..i plan on getting a carrying case for it. there isnt much of a layer of protection.
Value
this is a must get for any bassist who needs a good powerful workhorse. for the price its an amazing bass head. i would recomend this to any serious bassist who needs something to get the job done, but is on a budget.
Manufacturer Support
never had to deal with support. yet i hear its not good. :0(
The Wow Factor
ive gotten nothing but compliments on the sound and looks of this bass head..mostly the sound. people are always amazed by it.
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Submitted March 16, 2005
"save your money. and get an Ampeg SVT350H..you'll thank me later"
i bought this head and it sounded great in the music store. i brought it back to the studio where my band practices. plugged it into my cab at a low volume and started playing. i went to turn it up to like 3 and all of a sudden it made this awful sound and shut off. so i took the fuse pannel out..and it blew a fuse. so i figured, no big deal..i will just buy some fuses. went back to the music store..got the fuses i needed. lets just say i went through all five of them. as soon as i turn the head on it shorts right out. which means this head is actually doing its job, however. i think you get what you pay for. if i were you. i would just save up the money and get an Ampeg SVT350H. thats what im doing..i played through my drummers brothers svt350h. all i can say is its amazing.
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Submitted April 15, 2004
Hartke Model 3500 Bass Amplifier Head Customer Review
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Sound
Sounds great....punch.....low end.....dynamic range.
Features
graphic EQ is nice(especially with the lit sliders).I also like the fact that it has a cooling fan.
Quality
This should actually be about a 15....great quality...built like a tank.
The Wow Factor
when people see the hartke name on your equipment...they know your not cheap and want quality.
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