HARTKE 5000 (just turned off and stopped working) HELP!

mcollins22 · #1 10-04-2011, 03:06 PM

I recently purchased a Hartke 1x15 cab I was using a Hartke transporter 410 with my Hartke 5000 head, but decided I wanted to use the 1x15 at my next gig, my cab has an input on the back and an extension output, well when i used my 410 I ran 2 high pass outputs from my head to the cab input and extension 1/4 port, and it worked fine, well when I used this method on my 1x15 I got half way through a song and my head just turned off,Ii checked all the cords and tried adjusting the power cord, but NOTHING, the head just wont come on, is it possible that i blew one of the fuses in the back? what else could've happened, I really hope the amp isn't destroyed, can someone help??

Bass_Pounder · #2 10-04-2011, 03:12 PM

There is no reason at all to run two output cables into one cab, it is an accident waiting to happen.

You can check the fuse, but it may be tech time.

will33 · #3 10-04-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bass_Pounder

There is no reason at all to run two output cables into one cab, it is an accident waiting to happen.

You can check the fuse, but it may be tech time.

+1

Running 2 cables from an amp into 1 speaker would be like pointing 2 firehoses at each other......something's gotta give.

**mikeddd** · #4 10-04-2011, 03:41 PM

Why did you do that (run two amp outputs into a single cab?) Sometimes I just have to shake my head at the things some people do with electronics. If one cable is good, two cables IS NOT more betterer. (sic)

Normally I'd recommend opening it up and seeing if there is a replaceable fuse you could check/change, but based on what I perceive is your level of equipment knowledge, please just take it to a service technician.

somegeezer · #5 10-04-2011, 03:58 PM

I'm guessing by "input and extension 1/4 port" on your cab you either mean it has a speakon and 1/4" connection, or 1 input connection and an extra connection.

The former means YOU CAN USE ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH.

The latter means YOU PLUG THE OUTPUT OF YOUR HEAD TO THE INPUT OF YOUR CAB, THEN USE THE EXTENSION FOR ANOTHER CAB FROM THE FIRST ONE.

RickenBoogie · #6 10-04-2011, 05:06 PM

+1 take the amp in to a qualified amp tech, and before you get it back, learn how this stuff operates.

will33 · #7 10-04-2011, 05:30 PM

OP, lots of "why the hell did you do that?" here and justifiably so but don't get too down about it. If you're inexperienced or you just don't know....well then that's the way it is. Just chalk it up to experience and don't do it again.

I'd suggest some searching and reading up on the barebones basics of how this stuff works to educate yourself. An amp tech will charge a "bench fee", probably 60-80 bucks to sort of diagnose your amp and see what it might take to fix it. They should be able to at least give you a loose estimate of what it might cost. It's then up to you to decide if it's worth it or just to hell with it and get another amp.

I find that the more expensive the mistake....the less often it's repeated. This is coming from a guy who thinks if you can't drive a stickshift, know how to check your oil and be able to put the spare tire on, you have no business owning a vehicle. Walk or ride a bike if you can keep the bike working.

Same applies here....learn the basics or just play an acoustic bass or sing the bass part.

protoz · #8 10-05-2011, 07:33 AM

It's probably a fuse. My old Hartke 3500 ate fuses on a regular basis so much so that I kept a few in my bass case of an emergency.

Also, one cable per cab. Don't daisy chain the 2 cabs together. Run seperate cables.