paul_5 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Just got an email to say that PMT are having a sale of Hartke gear and thought it might be of interest to somebody on here. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/brands/hartke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If I was gigging I'd easy get that LH500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the heads up Paul. Been looking at one of those LH500`s for a few weeks and at £200 it would be silly not to Like the idea of the simple eq. Edited May 17, 2017 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Slightly galling to get an email because I bought all my Hartke gear from them about 6 months ago! However a 1x15 XL cab for 150 quid is a total bargain. Pretty tempted. £200 for an LH500 is just stupid cheap - even with the annoying effects loop. Almost worth buying a second one and going stereo, but my back won't take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Change of UK distributor I think. Knocking out all their old stock at cheap prices to clear the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Some real bargains there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Wow lh500 and 410 with paper cone speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Keep checking these. Is Hartke a good brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1495180843' post='3301840'] Keep checking these. Is Hartke a good brand? [/quote] I'd say out of the sale, the LH500 is a steal! They make solid bass gear IMO...and the LH500 is a great amp. I used one for backline for a small your and it sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1495185014' post='3301902'] I'd say out of the sale, the LH500 is a steal! They make solid bass gear IMO...and the LH500 is a great amp. I used one for backline for a small your and it sounded great. [/quote] Do you think that if paired up with Hartke vx410 it would make a good rig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1495188143' post='3301945'] Do you think that if paired up with Hartke vx410 it would make a good rig? [/quote] Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1495188488' post='3301947'] Oh yes! [/quote] Like these simple answers. I'm really GAS ing fir it. £360 for the lot sounds like a bargain to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 For that price, YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Definitely - do it! The LH500 is fecking superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks for posting that I popped down and tried out and bought the [color=#2D1C2B][font=titilliumregular_upright, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Hartke HK-TX600 600W Lightweight Bass Amp Head which will be my lightweight backup head. Then on the way home I called a mate who runs a rehearsal studio and I sold him my Peavey tour450 head so this new amp will only need to find a few quid from my back pocket. :-)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2D1C2B][font=titilliumregular_upright, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]I thought it sounded good with my bass and even though there are not a lot of tone controls on it, my bass doesn't need it so it should be fine. I think it has some fixed predesigned tone as some sounds I can get easily from my bass using my main bass rig just were not even coming through on this amp.[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1495196305' post='3302059'] Definitely - do it! The LH500 is fecking superb. [/quote] Mine turned up today. Looks better in the flesh than the pics. Haven`t had a chance to plug it in but it looks and feels like a good bit of kit. And a steal at £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBerriff Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks for alerting me to this. I have a TX600 on order. I have read that it isn't all that powerful - but for me that isn't an issue. And at that price I didn't really have to think about it for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Be sure to check warranties are valid on all the sale stuff. Especially the heads. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBerriff Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The Hartke products are listed on standard PMT pages with minimum 2 yrs warranty quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Only prob with the LH500 (and I have one) is the DI tap is pre-effects loop. I assume it's a money saving decision, but it does restrict the usefulness of the loop. Sound wise I'm totally happy though and at 200 quid, it's a total bargain. I don't care about fancy tone controls. I run it flat. I just wish I had somewhere to store a 1x15 XL cab since they are practically giving them away. Edited May 19, 2017 by radiophonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 From an old BC thread on the 3 band EQ of the LH series amps: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"Remember that the LH-1000 has a "tone stack" EQ and the flat reference setting is bass 3, mids 10, treble 0. Setting all the controls at noon will give you a scooped midrange sound. Read the manual and you will get the idea. There are only three knobs so set them where they sound good for you and your bass!"[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I miss my LH500. Great sound and so much power. Just too heavy for my prolapsed disc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 On the EQ treble is at 3 not zero for the 'flat' sound. I had an LH1000, good reliable amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Cough. 4x10 and 2x10 Hydrives on sale in the For Sale section. Cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 http://youtu.be/JqSD4aRDMiI http://basschat.co.uk/topic/295330-hartke-hydrive-4x10-and-2x10/page__p__3296295__hl__hartke__fromsearch__1#entry3296295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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