Rumple Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) I have an Ashdown EVO 500 amp head coming soon so I have to let this go. I think most of you know the score with this head but the basics are 350 watts into 4ohms, valve pre amp and solidstate power amp. Excellent working order, Cosmetically all the knobs and fader work and the front and back panel are in very good condition, the top has some scrathes that can be seen in the pics and there are a few odd screws holding the corner protectors on, put it in a rack and none of that would show £160.00 collection from South London. Cheers R. Edited September 7, 2007 by Rumple
Dr.Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Great amps , these. I'd buy it if I wasn't sorted and so should you. If anyone is put off by the fact that the screws holding the corners on are odd - don't be. I had my rack mounted 3500 stolen and consequently all the corners , screws,handle etc are packed away in a box that I still have. If you buy this amp and you want them , PM me. No charge but you can get me a pint sometime.
Rumple Posted September 3, 2007 Author Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='54686' date='Sep 3 2007, 12:33 PM']Great amps , these. I'd buy it if I wasn't sorted and so should you. If anyone is put off by the fact that the screws holding the corners on are odd - don't be. I had my rack mounted 3500 stolen and consequently all the corners , screws,handle etc are packed away in a box that I still have. If you buy this amp and you want them , PM me. No charge but you can get me a pint sometime.[/quote] Dr.Dave, thanks for the HA3500 praise and very generous offer, sorry to hear you had your Harte stolen. Many Thanks R.
Vasquez Rich Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 I have one of these and would recommend it, and at this price.. somebody bite his hand off!!! Have a bump. Richard
lukeward2004 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 [quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='55045' date='Sep 3 2007, 11:48 PM']I have one of these and would recommend it, and at this price.. somebody bite his hand off!!! Have a bump. Richard[/quote] That is a flippin barain price for this amp - I bought ine for £250 a little over 2 years ago and it is a fantastic amp with tons of punch and clarity, and the tube preamp gives it a lovely warm tone when required. Here are some sound clips of me playing my Jazz Bass through my 3500 head and 410XL cab live: [url="http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Whatever-Live-2007"]http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Whatever-Live-2007[/url] [url="http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Hit-Me-Baby-Cover-2007"]http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Hit-Me-Baby-Cover-2007[/url] [url="http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Two-Worlds-Apart-2007"]http://media.putfile.com/Natalie---Two-Worlds-Apart-2007[/url] Free bumpage!
Rumple Posted September 4, 2007 Author Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks for all the HA3500 praise chaps, I'm starting to wonder why I'm selling it Sounds great through your 410XL Luke.
wildman Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Rumple' post='55532' date='Sep 4 2007, 08:44 PM']Thanks for all the HA3500 praise chaps, I'm starting to wonder why I'm selling it Sounds great through your 410XL Luke.[/quote] I thought about selling mine and decided to keep it. Thats a giveaway price in my view for a great amp
Jase Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 Are you desperate for the cash, how long would you be prepared to wait? I'm looking for a new head, could be over a week before I get the cash.
Rumple Posted September 5, 2007 Author Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Jase' post='55758' date='Sep 5 2007, 10:07 AM']Are you desperate for the cash, how long would you be prepared to wait? I'm looking for a new head, could be over a week before I get the cash.[/quote] No great rush to sell it.
Jase Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 I've never used Hartke, would you say it was powerful, loud, punchy?
peted Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Jase' post='56301' date='Sep 6 2007, 12:52 AM']I've never used Hartke, would you say it was powerful, loud, punchy?[/quote] Those three words pretty much define the sounds I get out of my Hartke 3500. Powerful, Loud and very Punchy. If my amp wasn't so reliable i'd be seriously interested in snapping this up as a backup. I bought my Hartke a few years ago 2nd hand for significantly more than this one is going for. It's got my recommendation.
lukeward2004 Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Jase' post='56301' date='Sep 6 2007, 12:52 AM']I've never used Hartke, would you say it was powerful, loud, punchy?[/quote] Jase, have a listen to the soundclips ive posted a few replies up - that should give you an idea of the sounds I get with my all Hartke rig and a jazz bass.... But to answer your question, all hartke gear ive ever had has been reliable, NEVER ONCE let me down, and sound wise the 3500 is punchy as you like, as powerful as you will ever need, and loud enough to cut through in a band situation.
Jase Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='56490' date='Sep 6 2007, 01:18 PM']Jase, have a listen to the soundclips ive posted a few replies up - that should give you an idea of the sounds I get with my all Hartke rig and a jazz bass.... But to answer your question, all hartke gear ive ever had has been reliable, NEVER ONCE let me down, and sound wise the 3500 is punchy as you like, as powerful as you will ever need, and loud enough to cut through in a band situation.[/quote] Cheers Luke, Yep you're right, it sounds great
Rich Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 I use a 3500 as my backup/rehearsal amp, it's bloody marvellous. Top sound, absolutely punchy as feck.
Rumple Posted September 6, 2007 Author Posted September 6, 2007 Hi Everyone, I'm starting to get the feeling I'm going to regret selling this! I have just taken delivery of and Ashdown Evo 500, anyone owned both and care to coment? R.
Dr.Dave Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Honestly , if you don't need the cash - keep the hartke.
Johngh Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 [quote name='Rumple' post='56695' date='Sep 6 2007, 09:06 PM']Hi Everyone, I'm starting to get the feeling I'm going to regret selling this! I have just taken delivery of and Ashdown Evo 500, anyone owned both and care to coment? R.[/quote] At the risk of being told to get fecked ! I'd keep the Hartke if at all possible, I've had my HA3500 for 5 years and its never let me down and done everything I've ever asked of it. I would never change it for an Ashdown of any description.
Jase Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Get Fecked I'm hoping this is still available from the 12th onwards
Rumple Posted September 7, 2007 Author Posted September 7, 2007 Blimey you guys are very persuasive, what I have decided to do is withdraw the amp from sale, I'll keep the HA3500 till I have tried the Ashdown in a band rehearsal or two. To be fair to Jase if he get the money together before Sunday the 16th I'll let him have it. Thanks for all the input. much appreciated. R.
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