grumpyguts Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 A rather rash purchase of the above let somewhat by a cost of £233 from GAK, hope I like it when it arrives.. I actually was looking for a clean and punchy amp so it's not totally unjustified. Anyone here got any views that may cause me to doubt my wisdom? Not something I tend to need much help with! Quote
Wil Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 I got mine for much the same reason. It sounds really good. The tone stack is weird and takes some getting used to. It's not light. Overall it seems to be a great workhorse amp. I run a VT bass in front if mine - I prefer the sound to the Markbass F1 I used previously. Quote
grumpyguts Posted April 25, 2015 Author Posted April 25, 2015 Good news re the sound. I don't mind a bit of weight, 20 years managing warehouses - used to shifting stuff around. It will be going into a Warwick WCA115 and a 2x10 yet to be purchased. Quote
BobVbass Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 I had the LH1000 for a few years, just replaced it - very heavy but if you're looking for clear sound and lots of power then the LH range will be perfect for you, great amp. Quote
Mudpup Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Mids on full Bass at about 8 o'clock Treble at about 8 o'clock Thats flat - not everything at noon. Weird but good. I had one, great gutsy powerfull clean amp...... Edited April 26, 2015 by Mudpup Quote
Merton Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 I thought bass and treble on 2 (8 o'clock) and mids on full was flat? Either which way these are superb amplifiers, dead simple, loud and clean Quote
Mudpup Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Yes my bad..... I didnt get in till 3 from a gig so not awake! Post edited...... Quote
Merton Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1430040974' post='2757271'] Yes my bad..... I didnt get in till 3 from a gig so not awake! Post edited...... [/quote] No excuse Quote
Conan Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1430040168' post='2757260'] I thought bass and treble on 2 (8 o'clock) and mids on full was flat? [/quote] Yep. And to boost the mids further you can cut bass and/or treble and raise volume... which is also odd! Edited April 27, 2015 by Conan Quote
grumpyguts Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 Ok - so GAK tells me it won't be in till August. Oh well - looks like the wait will be worth it... Quote
indiegrungesound Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Not used mine since January. Great amps though! I bought mine back in 2010 & it's still going strong. 10 kgs is not that heavy, as my TC Electronic BH500 is 13 kgs. It's been used onstage, for recording & on countless rehearsals. It'll go very nicely with your old school Warwick stack! Quote
lefrash Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I had one for a while, but mines did break (£30 repair though). Its super clean though, and loud. Incredible amps! Quote
bonzodog Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I have one. Love the sound i get and so much headroom. I dont find it that heavy and i have back problems Quote
MarshallBTB Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Another user, (bought from Mudpup if I remember correctly?) Great amp, has to be the best out there for that kind of money. Only downside I suppose is the DI being permanently pre Eq (and effects I think?). That's how I'd use it anyway so that doesn't bother me personally. Quote
BASainty Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Just thought I would revive this topic. Just ordered my LH500 from GAK for £225 with free delivery. Should be here before 5:30 Wednesday! Cant wait to get a hold of it. Heard so many good things about these heads. Been looking for something with a proper clean sound and plenty of punch. Ill be running it through my Ashdown ABM 4x8 and ABM 15. Quote
Naetharu Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) [quote name='4StringFortress' timestamp='1447663455' post='2909237'] Cant wait to get a hold of it. Heard so many good things about these heads. Been looking for something with a proper clean sound and plenty of punch. Ill be running it through my Ashdown ABM 4x8 and ABM 15. [/quote] Frank Bello of Anthrax uses a Hartke LH500 and it sounds fantastic. They're one of the heads of my list to try for sure - if you get the chance I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts once you've had a chance to use it for a few days. Edited November 16, 2015 by Naetharu Quote
BASainty Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1447673617' post='2909359'] Frank Bello of Anthrax uses a Hartke LH500 and it sounds fantastic. They're one of the heads of my list to try for sure - if you get the chance I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts once you've had a chance to use it for a few days. [/quote] That was one of the reason why I went for it! I'm a big fan of his and my tone is definitely influenced by him so this should also help! I cant believe how good value they are as well. How can they afford to make something of such quality so cheap? Quote
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