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Hartke A100

Bass Guitar Combo Amp from Hartke belonging to the A Combos series

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The Mulle The Mulle
Published on 05/16/06 at 13:39
Any transistor amplifier 100W
Aluminum Cone 15 "
Front: 2 input jack (active / passive), CD input, headphone jack in
Behind: an XLR out and effects loop (send / return)
Otherwise the settings for it to knob trebble bass and the frequency extremes and a 7-band equalizer for fine-tuned, a limiter and a volume knob.
Nothing to say it's complete.

UTILIZATION

The grip is relatively simple, the equalizer requires some practice but it achieves the desired sound.
I use it in my not very strong (the sound is sorely lacking in bass presence and a low volume but by pushing the bass to the max knob, and then the sound is terrible pa) and repeated with a drummer who types a bit much, the power is sufficient as long as we stay in small volumes (garage), after it quickly becomes limited.
Otherwise I appreciate its compact, it can be placed upright or listed.
However this form becomes a handicap when it should be carried 18kg because of the gear is worn at arm's length, it must also provide reasonably safe for the Case.

SOUNDS

For this price the sound is good, I play different style from punk to metal and I find I need the (rather sharp metal for a big sound and very heavy and full of bass for the other). The aluminum cone gives a special sound that pleases or not, I personally use a lot of distortion and I find k'elle make better than a paper cone.
That said I think this amp lacks personality, the sound is good but it lacks the little thing that does it all.
But for the price we must pa dream either!

OVERALL OPINION

I use this amp for 3 months and I appreciate his power that is enough for now, I also like the ability setting using the equalizer, and the aluminum cone for distortion.
I blame him when even his lack of personality (his Hartke).
I was playing before a Rocktron 30W and I bought this amp for more power and adjustable. I hesitated a Fender Rumbble 100, and I Panché for it, no regrets. I find the price / quality ratio was excellent while I do it again this choice without the price it is hesité.Pour nickel