Kilo - when's it out?

[Wolverinebass]

When is the Kilo coming out? It was announced when the LH500 and LH1000 were announced with the whole hydrive line. That was at least 2 years ago. Am using a 5500 at the moment and would like to upgrade a bit. Can anyone shed any light?

[NancyJohnson]

[quote name='Wolverinebass' post='691395' date='Dec 22 2009, 12:08 PM']When is the Kilo coming out? It was announced when the LH500 and LH1000 were announced with the whole hydrive line. That was at least 2 years ago. Am using a 5500 at the moment and would like to upgrade a bit. Can anyone shed any light?[/quote]

Isn't the Kilo already available here? [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/80231"]GAK[/url] are selling them for £870.00. If you want to risk [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/hartke_kilo_1000.htm?sid=05cf74c4aca9303982152a049e852dc0"]Thomann[/url], £871.00.
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Edited December 29, 2009 by NancyJohnson

[Wolverinebass]

Is it? GAK doesn't seem to say it's in stock and that page has been there for at least a year. Even Thomann have had it on "2-5 days notice" for ages. Before that it's been "on order" with the date being pushed back in increments for 2 years.

If that's true - great!! I can upgrade a bit.

However, much more tellingly, when I asked Hartke about specifics of it (like weight, dimensions and what footswitches are compatible etc.) around 3 weeks ago there was no hint that it was out or when that situation would change. If it were out why is there no online manual or even a rear panel photo on the Hartke website? As much as I like their amps and gear in general, I'm not buying an amp without knowing anything about it other than a front panel photo. That photo of the front panel is the only image you'll find of it anywhere.

Anyways, when I asked, they replied with this which doesn't suggest it's going to be out before new year or anytime soon come to think of it:

From: Anthony DiMaggio
Sent: 01 December 2009 17:45:18
To:
Cc: 'Joseph Antonelli'

Andy,

Currently, the Kilo is still in production phases, and is not yet available. Information won't be final until the unit is. For further info, contact your local distributor.

Thank You,

Anthony DiMaggio
SamsonTech Product Specialist

Edited December 23, 2009 by Wolverinebass

[HartkeUK]

There has been alot of interest in the Kilo, however Hartke decided to make it lighter and more useer friendly so it is currently going through a redesighn before release.

We have had the brand for a year now and none have shipped to the UK yet.

I will let you know more info as I have it.
Hartke UK

[HartkeUK]

There has been alot of interest in the Kilo, however Hartke decided to make it lighter and more useer friendly so it is currently going through a redesighn before release.

We have had the brand for a year now and none have shipped to the UK yet.

I will let you know more info as I have it.
Hartke UK

[Dood]

Larry told me t'other day that production starts in July with the product being available at the end of August. - there ya go - straight from the man!

[fretmeister]

I asked Larry via Facebook...

Kilo official launch at NAMM in Jan 2011 with the UK hopefully getting stock in late Feb 2011