Gust0o Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Icastle might, hopefully, be able to help me describe my issue here - but... After a blinding rehearsal, whilst still in the throes of happiness over having nailed some of the best riffs that my hands have ever produced, I packed my car with my gear. Only, in my gaiety, I had failed to secure my Hartke 3500 properly. Upon unloading, it was apparent that I had sheared my volume control off, thanks to the sports handling of my Mini Cooper S. I ordered a replacement part from Hartke, and was delighted to receive what appeared to be a volume pot. Upon fitting, it was apparent that this was not quite the right one (being 100 "doobies" when a 10 "doobie" part was required)**. Ian kindly helped me fit it - however, the volume control doesn't work as advertised. Rather it prodcues louder or quieter static and whilstles; the pre-amp then acting more like the volume, allowing a playable tone to be produced. There are some other issues - the case has some wear; some of the plastic sliders from the EQ are missing (x2) and the compression knob has come loose from the pot. Beyond those, everything else works - and, with some knowledge of these matters, this whole thing could be put back to rights quite quickly I would imagine. However, honest admission time: I haven't got a clue; and nor do I have the inclination. Was considering letting go, but would like opinions on an honest price, £50 too high, too low? ------ [b]** I don't know the relevant technical term here. Long and short is it wanted one, but Hartke looked at the schematic and sent me the other.[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The relevant technical term is 'oops' All that amp needs is the right value pot fitted and it should be fine. It has got a 100K pot fitted instead of the 10K one that we took out, but that was all we had to hand - so it was either that or nothing! Missing plastic sliders from the EQ are a doddle to slide back on (it'll take longer to open the envelope than it will to fit them!) and I'm sure Korg (UK) will have them as a spare part. The compressor knob is loose because those amps use a split shaft pot and it's got bent - you could either take a gamble and try shoving a screwdriver into the gap and reopening the shaft or put a little blob of evostick in the knob to stop it from falling off. All in all they're a great little amp and this one just needs a few minor things done to it to get it back into fully working condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I guess you're the only one with a strong opinion, Ian I was still in the mind of moving it off, and finding something I could have a more hope of lugging - my back is like glass at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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