mikeypob Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Been looking to get a new head and have seen Hartke 3500 and Hartke HA3500 Can anyone tell me whats the difference, which is newer and (which is better ) ? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Has far as i can tell they have revamped the front panel and called it something else. otherwise nothings changed, i'm sure someone will put me right if i'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_E Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hartke have indeed "updated" the 3500 model by giving it a silver facia and sticking it into a wodden box. Essentially though all 3500 or 5000 model amps are the same with more or less 'box' around them. As the web site says - design hasn't changed since 1990. I myself have a 15 year old example, still going strong but might need the dust blown out of it I think I've never considered another amp, but might need more speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy115 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 their great amps! had mine since christmas and tbh at first i couldnt get used to the sound as i had gone from ashdown(very punchy sound) but gigged my hartke again on thurs nite and it sounded really nice... its also very loud, for the past 2 gigs ive only used it on just over 2 on the master control! (to my disgust, when the techie told me to turn down)... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.funk Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I would echo whats been said already, they are pretty clean and powerful amps. If you prefer a warmer tone there is a modification where you can replace the valve inside with another one (I think it was a groove tube but not sure of the model) and that is supposed to make a huge difference to the sound. There was a time when everyone on here was doing that. Just a quick plug, I have a flightcased HA3500 for sale if your interested? If your ever around my neck of the woods you would be welcome to try it too. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=15774"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=15774[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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