Anton346 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hey Guys, I recently invested in one of those new 4x10 hartke hydrive cabs and am currently running a hartke ha5500 through it. It all sounds fine but feel i am not achieving the tone i want with it! Plus i wanted to go down the more rackmount track and as the ha5500 is fairly bulky and heavy, i was looking for a more lightweight rack mountable option! I have been looking at an AMPEG SVT 3 PRO but am unsure of whether it will pack the same punch as the HA5500. So really, i just wanted to see what suggestions you guys had. Don't really want to spend more than £600 for a new head so anything within that really. Also not an ashdown fan at all so wouldn't be looking to go down that route! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) ever tried a Gallien Krueger? I've got their top end amp plus a rack and tuner for sale for £550? 700watts of delicious headroom and pretty much mint! Edited February 24, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 ive just bought the ashdown little giant1000 head which gives 2x500w at 4ohm each, its very impressive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I,d go for the GK, I have an RB700 II combo It does the job when my ampegs are too big for the venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton346 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='418567' date='Feb 24 2009, 05:19 PM']ever tried a Gallien Krueger? I've got their top end amp plus a rack and tuner for sale for £550? 700watts of delicious headroom and pretty much mint![/quote] Do you have any form of spec or pics that i can see? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='418567' date='Feb 24 2009, 05:19 PM']ever tried a Gallien Krueger? I've got their top end amp plus a rack and tuner for sale for £550? 700watts of delicious headroom and pretty much mint![/quote] As a side note, I can vouch for the condition of Josh's gear mate, and even though I only played around 20 notes through it.....OH LORDY, LORDY LORD it sounds so good!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 [quote name='Anton346' post='418582' date='Feb 24 2009, 05:36 PM']Do you have any form of spec or pics that i can see? Cheers[/quote] all in this thread : [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41191&hl="]link[/url] there's a link just under the picture with the official spec on the manufacturers website too if you want to check that out! Just so you know I've got a trade being postulated that might go through, just to make you aware [quote name='Hoppo75' post='418606' date='Feb 24 2009, 06:05 PM']As a side note, I can vouch for the condition of Josh's gear mate, and even though I only played around 20 notes through it.....OH LORDY, LORDY LORD it sounds so good!!!!![/quote] Haha much obliged Drew, glad you liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Why not try the Hartke LH500 - it's part of that whole new Hartke range alongside the hydrive cab you've bought and is presumably designed to interact as a combination. Additionally, they've got rave reviews on here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26831&hl=lh500"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26831&hl=lh500[/url] OK, they're not light, but they are rack-mountable, and the sound is described by other bc-ers as warm and full. What's more, they're cheap as chips - circa £240-300 online and around. Amazed the shop didn't try to sell you one... Edited February 25, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrVet Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) U could try the Genz Benz shuttle 6.0 It is verry light, has big power , tube preamp (svt3 or 4 like ) and it is made for the Neodymium loudspeakers. F. Edited February 26, 2009 by DrVet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i love my SVT3-PRO,it certainly doesn't lack for punch in fact it's the punchiest amp i've ever owned. i previously had a GK1001RB-11 & the SVT just blows it out of the water & gives me the best "old school" bass sound i've ever heard. the GK was plenty loud enough but just lacked the depth of sound that i like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Have you tried changing the valve in the preamp? that can make a difference as normally you find cheaper tubes in there. Also, you can rack mount your amp.You just need a set of rack ears. there are 2 screws on each side of the amp that you just undo and it will slip out of the sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 the Ampeg probably won't pack the same punch as the Hartke, its a different beast altogether. I'm not going to make a recommendation though, you should really get out there and try stuff. Tag along to the next Bass Bash in Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton346 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I've been looking at a few, even delved into the world of pre-amps. I had been looking at an Ampeg SVP PRO Pre-amp but then found that thy no longer made them! I've whittled it down to 2 heads though, an Aguilar AG500 and a SWR 550X. Think i may go towards the latter as it has a few more nice little extras than the Aguilar and proves to be cheaper also. However, i can't help but miss the nice 10-band graphic EQ which will be replaced with 3 or 4 EQ pots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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