Hartke LH1000 died

Grygore · #1 07-10-2011, 05:26 PM

Hey all just looking for some ideas as to what might be wrong with my LH1000. My band had a gig yesterday and about the 4th song in I completely lost sound.

I tried bypassing my wireless and pedals and just plugging directly into the head but still nothing. Switched cables but that didn't help. I then turned it off and let it sit for a couple minutes. We were playing outside (under a tent) but it didn't feel any hotter than usual and the fan was working. After I turned it back on I had sound for just a few seconds then it got really low and cut out completely again.

One thing I did notice just before it cut out was a strong smell of ozone. Pretty sure it was coming from the area my amp was in. Also, the only thing I have not tried is using another speaker cable but I'm afraid that would be too cheap and easy of a fix lol.

Oh! And even though we were outside, I only had the volume up around 4-5 as we were playing on a patio and that was plenty volume for the area.

If it matters, I am playing through a HyDrive 4x10 cab.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!

pedroims · #2 07-10-2011, 05:33 PM

Did you check the tube?

RickenBoogie · #3 07-10-2011, 05:39 PM

unless you're experienced, you need an amp tech. a good amp tech is worth his weight in something valuable- find one near you and become freinds.

Grygore · #4 07-10-2011, 05:50 PM

Yeah, I can pop the hood and take a look but unless there's something totally obvious I have no idea.

Is it easy to tell if the tube went south?

Finding an amp tech is probably the best idea.

Floyd Eye · #5 07-10-2011, 05:58 PM

Yeah, pull the tube and replace it with one you know works.

JimmyM · #6 07-10-2011, 07:08 PM

I'd swap the tube before you take it to a tech. If that's not the problem, you could use a spare tube anyway. But if it is, you just saved yourself some jack (unless it's still under warranty).

trthorol · #7 07-10-2011, 07:18 PM

Another thing to check before you take to the tech is if the cooling fan is still running and blowing cold air. i had a similar problem with a HA700, where the cooling fan got unplugged so the amp would cut off after working for a bit.

Larry Hartke · #8 07-11-2011, 03:54 PM

Hey Grygore,

Sorry to hear your LH-1000 shut down, just give my service manager a call and he will get you fixed up. Joe Antonelli 1-800-328-2882 (New York). I'm right here if you need further help 201-680-8153 cell.

Thanks for playing Hartke!

Texan · #9 07-11-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hartke

Hey Grygore,

Sorry to hear your LH-1000 shut down, just give my service manager a call and he will get you fixed up. Joe Antonelli 1-800-328-2882 (New York). I'm right here if you need further help 201-680-8153 cell.

Thanks for playing Hartke!

Now this is how a business should be run!!! Kudos to Larry!!! This just put Hartke gear on my "buy" list.

fenderphil · #10 07-11-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hartke

Hey Grygore,

Sorry to hear your LH-1000 shut down, just give my service manager a call and he will get you fixed up. Joe Antonelli 1-800-328-2882 (New York). I'm right here if you need further help 201-680-8153 cell.

Thanks for playing Hartke!

wow!

rok51 · #11 07-11-2011, 04:22 PM

Way to go, Larry!

I<34080 · #12 07-11-2011, 04:24 PM

Try checking the fuse, that went when my LH500 exploded.

andy67 · #13 07-11-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hartke

Hey Grygore,

Sorry to hear your LH-1000 shut down, just give my service manager a call and he will get you fixed up. Joe Antonelli 1-800-328-2882 (New York). I'm right here if you need further help 201-680-8153 cell.

Thanks for playing Hartke!

Another reason why I'm using Hartke now! Boys in the UK are terrific too.

andy

Grygore · #14 07-11-2011, 06:29 PM

Awesome guys, thanks for the input I really appreciate it!

Larry, thanks for responding as well! I'll be calling your service manager.

Yeah, I've never regretted buying this amp, it's killer! Another HyDrive 4x10 is on my list to buy soon.

MrLenny1 · #15 07-11-2011, 06:36 PM

Open the hood and look for obvious things, the fan, fuse.tube. Follow your nose to
a possible stinky transformer.
Sounds like it was going into thermal overload. This is a self protect mode
that kicks in when the amp senses a lot of heat. When it cools down the amp resumes playing. Also check all cables, a bad cable can be the cause also.

JimmyM · #16 07-11-2011, 09:16 PM

You should have our pal Larry flame roast you up a bass while you're at it, too

Larry does CS like it needs to be done by every company...from the top down.

Grygore · #17 07-11-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

You should have our pal Larry flame roast you up a bass while you're at it, too

LOL, yeah I might just hit him up if I find a suitable bass in some random pawn shop!

JimmyM · #18 07-11-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grygore

LOL, yeah I might just hit him up if I find a suitable bass in some random pawn shop!

Larry is an artist. He doesn't flame roast pawn shop rejects. Only the good stuff.

Saxn · #19 07-11-2011, 09:43 PM

+1 to all the Hartke love above. It was threads like this that pointed me towards Hartke amp/cabs in the first place.

This is the first post I've read involving a Hartke component failure, and seeing the quick followup to the OP I can honestly say it gives me the warm fuzzies to be playing Hartke gear.

MOTORHEADBANGER · #20 07-11-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Larry is an artist. He doesn't flame roast pawn shop rejects. Only the good stuff.

I like my tone extra-crispy.