Hartke 2500 head?

Sgt Baker · #1 08-02-2011, 11:49 PM

Anyone own/played one of these guys? It's mad cheap, solid wattage, and has a graphic eq- naturally I'm interested. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks broskis

xxx666 · #2 08-03-2011, 02:31 AM

I'd say use the search function

Being in dare I say the range of the highest selling bass amps in the world, you may find a thread or 5000....

spaz21387 · #3 08-03-2011, 02:35 AM

Its great I keep mine as a backup incase my lh 500 dies. It was my main amp for 2 years till I got the lh500. Id reccomend the lh500 its hybrid and only another 70$ with free shipping on amazon. but if you are short on cash the ha2500 isnt bad.

dbase · #4 08-03-2011, 04:33 AM

That is a good reliable amp like the LH500... My only complaint was the rubber booties always seem to disappear off the eq controls.

praisegig · #5 08-03-2011, 07:01 AM

I have a 2500 and 3500 for years with no problems.

**TRichardsbass** · #6 08-03-2011, 07:08 AM

And, of course, you get world class customer service, including from Larry Hartke himself if its needed.

The 2500 is a solid workhorse amp. Built for a real gigging musician. I would agree though, if you can squeeze a few more pennies, the LH 500 is a great choice. The tube pre-amp stage is sweet!

atom1962 · #7 08-03-2011, 07:08 AM

i had one and fan noise bothered me bad, even with new fan.....sold it.....but liked the functions and controls on it....

Billnc · #8 08-03-2011, 07:13 AM

I keep one for a spare and home practice/small gigs. Pretty loud little amp.

lpdeluxe · #9 08-03-2011, 07:34 AM

I had one for about a year in between an Ampeg B100R and a Mesa/Boogie Walkabout Scout. I played the pictured rig at a Fourth of July party outdoors at the local lake two years ago with no issues (it was 104F, by the way!). Plenty loud, useful EQ, lightweight. I put the head in a rack case. With the Transporter cabs (1x15 and 2x10) it was reasonably easy to move around. I had about $600 invested in the whole thing, which I thought was a bargain.