Sarah5string Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Since I've been looking for an amp/cab I've had loads of advice and help from PeteAcademy who is a BCer and works at the Academy of Sound in Stoke on Trent. He invited me up to go try some gear and I went up on Tuesday to try out a Hartke Hydrive 115. I had to take my eldest daughter along (Who's 5) and was a bit anxious about dragging a child along but I needn't have worried because Pete and the guys at the Academy were fab and couldn't have been more helpful. I was trying out the cabs having taken in my bass and amp at Pete's recommendation. I was worried about having the amp up too loud with my daughter close because of wanting to protect her hearing (Goes without saying ) so Pete kept her entertained with some rather nice Roland keyboards while I whacked it up and tested it out n a seperate room. They also took in my old Laney combo in part ex and I got a really good deal on the Hartke cab. There were some bargains there too, only wish I had a bigger credit limit Although they didn't have any 4x10s in to compare as they'd just been sold, I was able to use other amps to combine with the 1x15 to experiment with the sound to make sure I was happy. Sadly because of needing to rush back to pick up my youngest daughter I didn't get chance to mooch round the basses but at a quick glance there were some gorgeous models in, and a massive selection of guitars as well as guitar and bass amps/cabs, and various other instruments such as keyboards and speaker systems. Overall I was really impressed with Pete and the shop, and will be taking my guitard boyfriend back soon for a better look at the guitars and basses. Pete's a lovely guy and all of the guys there were really nice and looked after me and my eldest, we even got tea and juice out of them Would highly recommend both Pete and the Academy of Sound... glad to have a great shop local to me Cheers guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 It was lovely to meet you and your daughter...I think we may have a future Roland keyboard sale. Hope the Hartke does the job. Keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Haven't had chance to run it properly yet without getting myself evicted My youngest was fascinated by it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollaig Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Got a stack of strings from Pete - well packed, next day delivery, cheers boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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