All user reviews for the Hartke HA3500

Low head amp, transistor technology.
Under 350w 4ohms, 8ohms 240w sub
Between Bass active / passive, 2 speaker outputs, an effects loop, DI output.
2 Channels prampli: one a lamp (one 12AX7), the other transistor. A SETTING THE gain for each channel, a compressor, a qualisateur 10 bands, a high and low contour and volume.

UTILIZATION

Super simple setup. You plug it sounds. The qualisateur is easy to use and really effective. The outline is powerful enough to add the low bass for dconstiper anyone. There goes a "brutal" power between 1 and 2 on the volume, roughly, it happens suddenly.
This gives a good sound too easy. The sound is, admittedly, fairly flat, or even cold. It lacks a lil bit of color. Channel transistor level pramp hardly satisfies me, so I use the channel "tube" thoroughly. It gives good sound, not too cold, lgrement heating by the lamp. But not saturated. Nothing to do, no crunch either, it's clean, neat and flawless. Too bad.
As against the power, it is! It dboite, mamy ca dculote a worry-free! In fact they reproach me for playing too loud (our grateux has "a" a peavey 30w lamp).

SOUNDS

It should be pretty well to my style of music, although his Ampeg is probably more ... Also, what! But adding a pramp ampeg in the future solve this slight worry. For now, gre ca.
I play with an Ibanez GSR-200 active, but low in my squier grateux, and I am considering buying a fender to be decidedly more rock.
This amp suits all styles of music as a given rather sober color. He swears in any way, and then qualiseur allows for a good sound.
The sound is not crystal, but not fat either.
I do not like when the low pass is cut all the bass disappeared.
I also had fun plugger in a guitar, it sounds. But hey, it's not recess for that.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3-4 months, plus I think.
What I like is the price, with the baffle 570 in time, it only cost me 300 because I sold my old amp scratching my POD XT, and my old Samick guitar.
I also like the power!!
But I like not too sound, too soft for my taste. A small grain would apprciable.
I have not tried other models, c'tait the cheapest.
Exellent quality price ratio, is not to say.
Xprience with, I think I would do this choice, but I take this opportunity to try all lights amp drooling a little history, before leaving with the one.

Tube preamp

270W into 8ohm and 350 in 4 ...

Active or passive input, effects loop, insert, 2 speakers output, XLR DI output with balance adjustment (DI / cabinet) and output before or after the equalizer ...

10-band equalizer (very effective), two preamps (and 1lampe 1Digital) with two separate settings, settings, bass / treble and master volume.

UTILIZATION

Not too simple and comprehensive. Configuration and ergonomics!

the sound comes out alone, very clear and very clean ... must be in a big bar to make him spit out what he has in the stomach.

I did not need to read the manual for first use. I read it anyway to avoid making a false manipulation 'and break the baby ...

SOUNDS

- I think it suits all styles of music. In my opinion more to jazz than Hardrock but it is quite versatile. I rock and it goes very well ... After combining the devices we reach what we want.

It does its job very well ... no crack, blast (a fan from popping over my computer). We can turn up the volume and it goes without flinching.

I prefer to put the preamp "tube to 3 / 4 and the digital 1 / 4 .. ca saves heat and character ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year

I love its simplicity and effectiveness

I tried a few models in Hartke ... it's the wallet that spoke but it's really a very good material, I found in many studios and in many other bass players that turn ...

Normal value for money is a bit expensive but it was worth the money ...

With experience and a little more as I would take the HA5000 ... the even more beautiful and powerful ... just to be quiet

With baffles 410Xl it really is TOP! is a jackhammer to slap it out and everything I want ... I have my character for the low L-2000 Tribute natural and it makes it very very well! I am proud ... just have to use fully working on my side ... but I think one day not have to be above the level of this material.

I will present this amp while the bass player known

UTILIZATION

Easy and complete
found his sound in a minite

SOUNDS

Very very Polivalente
I play an active olp stingray mm22
small stone phaser
Mini Q tron
Octaver boos
drive over boos
the sound is not a super dir

OVERALL OPINION

So I was only 16 years old and my father that my c cete give head (to pass a combo)
it has about 9 years! and she did Jamai known problems.
jOperation cassette head depui three years with a 2 * 10 * 15 inches and a peavey
I jous in a goup of rock and I reconet ke I play very high (a 7 / 10 lamp 0 / 10 and the transistor generally between 5 ET7!) and I repeat no problem be reliable

Well I say now, I think is going to spot among all the others!

What is there in faade:
Pramp tube (type not Dfine) / transistor
"Compressor"
10-band equalization dbrayable
treble boost / bass
volume
on / off button (r I get out of agreements)

UTILIZATION

So as I say prcdemment, my opinion is going to spot among all the praise that have been done on CETYS amp

"In search of his lost" should be an autobiographical book title on my experience with this amp. The sound "tube", well ... or it sounds like a transistor that would sound "tube" so it's not too bad, but a transistor to high-end t would like to replace or maybe even better given the context and the price range, and the sound would certainly have been much more heat / potato / round / beaut ...

pchu transistor sound and sounds actually quite clear what fills the shortcomings of the "lamp" and the sound rquilibrer

The "Compressor" ... No comments, if you want a compressor / limiter, go buy one.

The qualisation is effective, but beware: to find "sound" must look as + /-15dB are effective but still too many if you do not master perfectly frequencies. Good point though.

Boosts the treble / bass I was not convinced more than that, much less for the equalizer, they can quickly tarnish the sound that you will find pulling his own hair. qualizer disabled by the cons, it allows not to take the cabbage and dig her quickly.

In conclusion, it is much more complicated to find "The Son" that what we may think at first, indeed, all the finesse of this amp is not based on the various buffs and nicks "tubes" but rather on the quality of the equalizer. Equalizer that goes up the note, moreover, because the rest is not terrible ...

SOUNDS

Useless to try to jazz with this amp, his character is too punchy. As you can see, slap and rock / mtal will be more his cup of tea to have a condition that will go with the cabinet. I recommend using a widely pramp as the SansAmp bassdriver to make it sound better and make him spit out whatever he has in the stomach.

Without pramp is more complicated. I have since my jou beginners above, instead of finally diffrent bass lines that evolve in line my level parallelism. To beginners, I played on an old rotten Vantange It sounded nice, although even. after there was an Ibanez Ergodyne 605, the AC started to deteriorate, it was already more difficult to fawns and even after the n, warwick streamer lx with 5c, it was even bother, it sounded acute has burst the eardrums and because of that I think I change the head. I got to the point of wanting to exploded on the floor so the sound does not suit me ...

The sound will depend greatly on your bass. I would say that for a balanced sound nothing worth a precision bass humbucker type or a good music man.

OVERALL OPINION

I used a few years she has accompanied my evolution but shows its limits quickly (well soon, everything is relative, 3/4ans anyway)

The RSID big plus in the price / power and in the late equalizer trs.

Much less is this lamp mulant transistor sound (this is only my opinion) and then the compressor a little rotten and completely useless to use.
However despite the criticism j'afflige this head, I do not forget that even if she did more convinced after a few years, this does not always the case and the choice State again when I bought it I would do without hsit. Nanmoins think it will take a change one day.

350W into 4 Ohms
240W into 8 ohms
lamp pramplis
a 10-band graphic eq
internal compressor (it works it??)
between high and low impdance
well ... the outline!

So a lot caratristiques level, finally to a head amp in this price ... CATEGORY

UTILIZATION

To be clear, no need manual for the right sound out (with a baffle adquate)!
TRS is simple: you turn and go!
frankly easy to use ...

SOUNDS

So the while dpend tastes, but I must admit that the sound is fat enough for this type of head amp (with HP's cardboard), besides the rglages are rather effective (sick of the heads or you turn the knobs beautiful in all directions and where nothing happens!)
on the other hand, I have not that, whatever the prpondrance lamp / transistor, the sound does not change one iota!
How well the lamp is mounted? (Yes aprsvrification)
so it's a lamp that does not color lol

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for some months now, and I do not regret having left my nmsis (EDEN), which had a sound certe warmer but less power!

which is great with this head is that its research is quickly found, and even a respectable sound level trs.
report quality price is just INTERESTED since Markbass released its LMII.
in a nutshell is this head:
-Power
-Balance
-Ractive to really rglages

Matos sold shortly APRS purchase because they are too heavy to carry.

See below, lamp 12AX7WA solvtek original brand

UTILIZATION

See below

SOUNDS

I play on stingray 5, I have a dbx compressor in the effects loop, and a Hartke vx115 tp410 and behind, in the style funk rock metal at the start pretty disappointed, no fishing, and I changed the lamp for a 12AX7 mesaboogie, it will immediately better, it's hot round, it sounds ....

OVERALL OPINION

Used last year in rehearsed and together, the power is sufficient.
What I like the versatility in sound, power.
What I like about it: the original lamp, the compressor is not one that does.
I played on Ashdown, peavey, marshall, ampeg ... it is a good entry level.
With experience, I would do not have that choice, I orient myself to a preamp / compressor / eq / amp separate, but this amp is all the same good group to start

I used all about 2 years (before I had a VX410) and the head 5. The head has a good dynamic trs in DPIT a severe lack of grain and body. The rglages are numerous but do not transfigure the sound. In fact, it is adhre has that kind of sound, or we change the carrment tte.Avantage: the sound is always prcis trs, of aid by the 410XL, and emerged trs well in my last group or scratch played on a Mesa Dual Rectifier dbordant low. Popuri which is precisely the 410XL, note that it is a cabinet that I sold a little grudgingly, because a hell of potato (such as weight, for that matter ..), and sound in the line e of the head: prcis. A rgal for those who love to play slap! I had the VX410, equipped cardboard cones, and nothing to do! It's really rev range above, the XL! Before all this I had an old Hughes & Kettner 303 basskick I bazard quickly to acquire all Hartke HA3500 + vx410. And I quickly Fourgues vx APRS jou have on the xl ...

For résumé, if you want to invest in a set srieux to start landing the scne or simply to have the power to Reserved, everything without taking a crdit over 20 years, this set is for you. A report quality unbeatable price, and opportunities abound, so why deprive yourself?

If I was in the case of someone who began as a group, this choice I would do without hesitation. Now APRS have refined my ear on a type of the research I lach Hartke for something more typical, but also more expensive ... (Ampeg)

UTILIZATION

N / A

SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

N / A

Good for description see previous review! Simply: 350 W (WATTS OF TRUE !!!!) preamp with transistor and lamp ... An equation very effective, "compressor" (rather limiting since it avoids the "peaks" !)... Short head simple, effective, and that sounds!

UTILIZATION

I've never had a manual! ! At the same time, it's super simple to use: one branch and it sounds! For audio, some accuse it of lack of character ... I would say yes but to a lesser extent ... Indeed, it is not typed as Ampeg, G & K, Ashdown, SWR ... Me I had several heads ... I started on this head, and thinking to find better elsewhere, I yielded to the lure of other brands. I got the Ampeg (it sounds, the sound is warm, but the response time is I find it very slow! Perfect for blues, jazz music ... soft +++), Ashdown (A absolutely leak, at least for the medium range series ...), Gallien Kruegger (nice, but a real lack of power! We look for Watts, and it quickly limit !!!)... And then one day I tried a config Hartke HA 3500 and 4X10 speaker cones alus: a revelation! It was the sound I was looking for!

I do not say that Hartke is the best power amp, I'm just saying that the price ratio, power, reliability, simplicity is unbeatable ... Frankly it's the top for that price!

SOUNDS

For my style of music: mainly occasions, it's happiness!
If you are funk, rock, blues, fusion ... Anyway if you need a round, powerful, versatile ... which "sends the race" as they say, look no further!
I played with different bass: Squier Affinity ... Fender American Jazz Bass Up! through Stingray 5, etc ...
Everything sounds top! The advantage: it can reproduce the sound of your instrument without distorting it, or embellish it (just to solve the equation and hop bands!) In addition to an advantage: you can adjust the sound the room where we play! And yes it's a detail, but once the equation set, you have two buttons that allow you to boost or decrease the bass or treble! Really super convenient when you have to play in very different places!

To the sounds: I set my basic sound, and after I pay everything with my bass or my multi effects ... This avoids to take the lead at mile search settings for the concerts!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year ... I tried lots of other heads ... Frankly the only one that can be better, it's Trace Elliot! But we play the same course not! And the price consequences!
I find it convincing perfs at the top given the opportunity price (approx. 300 €) or less than one watt €!
In addition, it is rugged, well designed, full of possible connections (effects loop, relatively slight muting ...), ...

This is not the head of the most expensive coffee in the world (far from it, eh MR Ampeg?) But frankly, if you play modern music, and you want a true power without breaking the bank: please not! Go ahead and buy this head!

Me: I do not really change! I finally found her at the top for what I do (cover band amateur)

With the experience I would not have wasted so much time to try other brand heads more "side" ... While you have the brand, but after?
For comparison, is like a "good" low: sometimes we try the "American" hallucinating at prices that sound like peanuts, and one day we tried a little Squier that rocks! Go figure ...

Well, frankly I think it's more bother to mention the feature of this amp is probably the best known of all

UTILIZATION

Ditto for setup, I think this is a Hartke model of simplicity about the ease of having a good sound ... To each his own good and the sound he prefers. I think if one is not too "dificult, we can find a sound that suits us. That said, I greement with almost everything that is said here, good or bad. Indeed, the lamp is a bit rather weak and the compressor does the name .... As much I did change the original lamp with a Mes-boogie and it's much better (without being on top though) The equalizer is a wonder and cons super eficaces compared directly to competitors. what was said by rappoet buttons at low and high, I'm moderate agreement. If they are used only for what they are made is nickel (add bass depth or clarity) If I do not but a perfect score is the quality of the original 12AX7. I do not count the compressor because I find it normal éficacité and his lack of it is simply for reasons that comerciales y this function.

SOUNDS

For my part, I play mainly rock and blues with a p-bass U.S. and an Ibanez semi-hollow. Two low total differs for use well differ and I can already have a good sound with both devices without additional. For my personal tastes, I grafted an effect processor yamaha preamp and a TC-tube electronics which allows me to have a much finer adjustment and targeted according to my need. I explain my rating of 7 because I think it's fairer, it's a good amp with all the basics you need. Above 7: very good, excellent and perfect, I would say "compared to what, how and what music ear??

OVERALL OPINION

Initially I bought this amp in addition to the Fender Bassman (for some song I wanted an amp a little more "bite") is obviously not the same and not comparable and I admit I was a little disappointed Hartke at its first use. May be too accustomed to the sound of the bassman and I look elsewhere in SWR and Ampeg bugger but after a few days, I find settings that suit me, especially after changing the 12AX7 with a mass-boogie. Today I no longer use that Hartke for 5 years and I find satisfaction. There is certainly still a lot better and the other prices but it will never be the same. I think the Markbass I often used that to his very special but it was mainly a "Markbass" and nothing else!! my conclusion is that I find my happiness with this stack with an XL HA3500 410 and 115 on which an XL so I have the Yamaha effects processor and a tube preamp TC Electronic. A little advice to make the maximum use of his cab with the two (115 and 410) are complementary and will give you the full range of its possible with a single cab, it's not terrible. Finally, I would say it's a great amp road for a fair price and that is an amp that you must have on hand while playing with a material more "pointy"

Transistor or prampli Lamp
Between active or passive effects loop, XLR, etc. ...
Power 350W


UTILIZATION

Configuration could not be more simple ...


SOUNDS

I play the varieties.
I use a Musicman Stingray 5 string maple neck.
I use it with the enclosure Hartke VX410 (4x10 inches and a sharp)
Dlivre it a clean but cold enough. The formulation of the lamps is not really effective.
Pregnant again my VX410 does not have many sub dlivre ...
Otherwise it remains a good transistor amp.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over 6 years in sometimes extreme conditions. It is a perfect shot. Very robust in design, cash it without flinching.
What I like: robustness, simplicity ct swiss army knife ...
What I like least: Its a little cold (even for a transistor)

With the exprience I would do this choice because in this price range, you can not buy an amp worthy of the name lamps (Ampeg, Eden, etc. ...)

I would do the same choice without hesitating.

Tube preamp and transistor (there are 2 knobs that can be selected and measured).
Amplification transistor.
Delivers up to 350w.
Connector jack input and output for HP.
DI XLR output with built-in.

UTILIZATION

The head is easy to use. The graphic equalizer is useful for finding the sound. The manual is useless.

SOUNDS

I use it with a bass luthier. The sound is pretty good but cold. I still search for a more rock.

OVERALL OPINION

Is my first "big" amp.
I do not regret my purchase, but if it over again, I still save to invest in AMPEG. Good product

Hello AFiens,

The Bottom Line: HA3500 350 Wts. Lamp and transistors. Input line with Ground Lift. 2 contours output (I leave at noon, in all cases).
Inst 0 and 2 entry-20Db.
10-band graphic EQ.



UTILIZATION

Since I play on Hartke since the inception of the brand in France (1991 env / I had 3 to date) and I must say that this combo is foolproof and is usable in many situations! The proof is found in all Backline festival, with respect to the application of course but also for its reliability and versatility.

For the 3500 is a quality amp and the only fault I had during all these years and the breakdown of a cold junction at the input line (panel AR) easy to repair and cheap, and worries or level of a capacitor (unwanted noises) but it is resolved without intervention (?).

Finally the HP, the Transporter has avoided for reasons of reliability. Sf if you made little use intensive semi pro eg. If you exceed the entry has more than 5 and vs. play a low B a little too violently, HP pass through (the magnet is upwind, in fact). Saving on the size of the magnets and simple case for the weight do not mix with the big sound repeats itself ...

Stuart Hamm as saying on a pub of the mark in the 90 "I put the entry is under a quarter and a third volume. Yes, well provided you have the reservation behind Watts ... Genre HA 7000 and under 4ohms 800W ...

SOUNDS

Adjustment side, disable input signal for my passive bass 0db and-20db for active. EQ very sensitive, I cut a bit for the 100Hz turned a little nasty, a little boost 600Hz to blackmail the fretless. The rest is depending on location.

Depending on the style played, we change some details on the EQ but overall, I prefer the low net round, 100 Hz below the midrange slightly forward, below 800Hz and treble without excess. I actually sinusoidal shape, the EQ.

I play all styles, from punk to jazz through the Latin. The amp goes everywhere I tell you!

Pb: The noise of the fan. In the studio, it must be isolated.

OVERALL OPINION

9 / 10.

Since 1991. I pretty much tried everything. Remember, Ampeg for the warmer sound (lamps), and that's it! The rest is more delicate use pro. Otherwise some objects such as Mars or Alumabass Glockenklang but now AC socket ...

Nothing to say more on this beast. It starts every morning!

Stuart Hamm as saying on a pub of the mark in the 90 "I put the entry is under a quarter and a third volume. Yes, well provided you have the reservation behind Watts ... Genre HA 7000 and under 4ohms 800W ... To listen to Steve Vai (Passion and Warfare).
Since a new hybrid series has been released. I'm on the lookout for the comments above. A word ..;
Ded. Very good compromise