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Hartke 410TP (Transporter) Cabinet

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rdcowan

Aug 13, 2009
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Hey gang, found a Hartke 410TP Transporter cabinet at the pawn shop today for $169. I am not that familiar with their gear, but I thought it sounded reasonable. I played it and it sounds ok. I have an Acoustic B200 head with 115 box and was going to get the 410 to match, but this might be a way to get a 410 for less. I think I can talk them down to $100 maybe.
What are your opinions about that cabinet. I know it's not their top line, but my Acoustic isn't either.
 
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The worst bass cab i ever owned!!!i took the back of one day because something was vibrating inside,the wood was all splintered as if it had come from the junk yard!!!and bits had broken off and was dancing around which i could hear!the XL is another story,that's a nice cab,the speakers in the transporter are very lightweight too,be careful if you are considering getting this!!good luck.
 
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Used one for quite awhile. The aluminum cone drivers can be a bit harsh, but dial out a bit of the treble and you should be good to go. There isn't much reinforcement in the Transporter series cabs, so don't crank the bass on the eq or you just might shake it apart. Ideally you should take your head and bass to the shop and play it. The only way to know for sure if it's something you will like.
 
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Here's my 2 cents... I found a hell of a deal on a full Hartke stack; HA3500 head, 4x10 transporter cab, & 1x15 XL cab. And I'll tell you, both cabs are sweet. The only things I've noticed that they shortcutted on was the side handles & the jack & jackplate. I've used only the 410TP for many rehearsals & gigs, most of them being outdoor, and this thing is a monster! It's never failed me or given ANY indication that it would. Unless maybe they screwed up & made a good one & I got it.
 
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Lazyone2 and jaywa nailed it IME. The Transporter gear is not made to handle the rigors of serious gigging IMO. Their XL gear was the pro line back in the 80's and 90's when I used Hartke - the 4.5XL and 2.5XL cabs I owned were excellent, albeit heavy!

A buddy of mine uses current model XL cabs with his GK heads. They sound great and have been reliable for him. The few times I've played his rig I thought the same quality and tone I remembered from my old Hartke gear was still there.
 
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I played a Hartke Transporter 410 cab and a 3500 head rig recently at a backline provided gig, outdoors. I thought it sounded great; in fact, it was the best sounding 410 I have ever played through. Not muddy at all, clear and sort of creamy tone, with plenty of kick. I know what the reviews say about these cabs, but, you couldn't prove by me.
 
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jnewmark said:
I played a Hartke Transporter 410 cab and a 3500 head rig recently at a backline provided gig, outdoors. I thought it sounded great; in fact, it was the best sounding 410 I have ever played through. Not muddy at all, clear and sort of creamy tone, with plenty of kick. I know what the reviews say about these cabs, but, you couldn't prove by me.
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They do sound good, it's just that they don't tend to hold up well over time, especially with hard gig use. I would imagine if used only at home or left in a rehearsal space they would be fine. Perhaps the other folks who made comments similar to mine would disagree, but they definitely have the Hartke voicing to them IMO.
 
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Al Kraft said:
They do sound good, it's just that they don't tend to hold up well over time, especially with hard gig use. I would imagine if used only at home or left in a rehearsal space they would be fine. Perhaps the other folks who made comments similar to mine would disagree, but they definitely have the Hartke voicing to them IMO.
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Actually, after the gig, I talked to one of the techs from the backline company about the rig. He said that it has been " in the mix " for small stage, outdoor shows. However, it travels in a purpose built Anvil road case !
 
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jnewmark said:
Actually, after the gig, I talked to one of the techs from the backline company about the rig. He said that it has been " in the mix " for small stage, outdoor shows. However, it travels in a purpose built Anvil road case !
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That would definitely solve the big problem I've seen my friends have with these models! :thumbsup:
 
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I've been using 2 Transporter cabs since early 2000's for rehearsing and gigging... no problem.

I'm very amazed of reading some coment, but if I'm honest, lately I've been doing gigs with rented or shared backline and my whole gear is on my rehearsal space most of the time..so maybe that helps to keep my cabs in great shape after all those years.
 
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AlexBassMP said:
I've been using 2 Transporter cabs since early 2000's for rehearsing and gigging... no problem.

I'm very amazed of reading some coment, but if I'm honest, lately I've been doing gigs with rented or shared backline and my whole gear is on my rehearsal space most of the time..so maybe that helps to keep my cabs in great shape after all those years.
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We all have different experiences and they are all valid data points. I know folks who gig for years with cloth grille cover cabs/combos (like my Mesa WA Scout) and they still look like the day they were new. I also know folks who gig with heavy duty pro cabs like my Mesa PH 410/212's and after 6 months it looks like they spent a decade in a war zone. How well your gear is treated (by you and/or "helpers") does make a huge difference IME, especially on models that are less industrial in their design.
 
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What shape are the speakers in it's not a good deal with their trash .The transports are like anything else if you take care of them they'll last forever throw them around kick them spill beer on them crank the lows up and max out the volume they will shake themselves apart. I had both transport and XL and I've used them both at the same time for big outdoor shows. For a hundred bucks I'd grab them
 

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