All user reviews for the Hartke HA3500

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

2 pre amp (lamp and transistor)
an effects loop with a potentiometer scale (from 0 to 100% of the signal passed through the loop)
DI output with selectable pre or post EQ
10-band equalizer
and severe acute stroke
integrated compressor
transistor amplifier

2 output jacks for speakers

Max power: 350watts

Everything is there, 9 / 10 because it is not innovative

UTILIZATION

No need to use manual for the amp, turn, it is tested, I like, I do not like ...
It is in the classic, then 9 / 10 because it is not innovative

SOUNDS

For audio, we get easily what they want, but it lacks brilliance in sound to the treble . We remain in a sound dull, dull.

I use it with a low Traben Phoenix equipped with Bartolini AKG microphone input preamp.
For my stuff, they are in the loop.

On the compressor, not much to get by with a knob ...
It's a gimmick

7 / 10 because of lack of originality and brilliance, and the compressor is inoperable

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over 2 years, every week in rehearsal, and at each concert.

I acquired it because it was an occasion I had the head with 4x10 cabinet for 300 € or 350 €, I do not know too much. So the price / quality ratio was excellent for me.

the + and -:

- Shine

+ Fat
+ EQ
+ Mixing effects loop

I do not put the compressor in - because you can cut it.

In the future I headed to a head the best quality, type or ampeg tc electronics