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Hartke Club?

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I use at as a stand alone cab, and I really like it...if you like lots of low end with not too much mid-honk, its great. The VX are notorious for "buzzy" horns...so if you like a lot of highs, this may not be for you. I dont use a lot of highs, just enuf to give me some snap when I slap, and to hear the grind when I lay into the strings. It handles the B string well, which was the most important factor when I purchased it...and then of course, there is the price...cant be beat for the money. I like the paper cones more than the aluminum...and the weight was important part too... much lighter than most 215's.
 
4.5XL owner here, and looking to pick up another one shortly.

I love the tone from the 4.5XL. Its a very precise, immediate tone. It might not be to everyone's liking, especially if you're playing rock music or similar, but I've had a great sound from mine playing loads of different genres of music. My estimation of the company is pretty high too, considering that the store I was buying from was having trouble getting the cab from the supplier, until I contacted Larry Hartke, who personally intervened and made sure I got what I ordered.
 
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Ha Ha :bassist: it is very metal! But seriously, awesome cabinet. The amount of punch this thing has is incredible, add to this a solid low end and plenty of "crap clankly metallic" high end makes it perfect for metal.

All I need now is a few pedals, a nice custom 5 string P with 36" scale and I am set.




..... for awhile :hiding:
 
Ha Ha :bassist: it is very metal! But seriously, awesome cabinet. The amount of punch this thing has is incredible, add to this a solid low end and plenty of "crap clankly metallic" high end makes it perfect for metal.

All I need now is a few pedals, a nice custom 5 string P with 36" scale and I am set.




..... for awhile :hiding:

I have been thinking about going back to two 4x10 cabs like i used to play but I think I might have to copy your 8x10 setup if for no other reason other than that would intimidate ANY guitarist. :smug:
 
hi, i have a little problem with my 3500 head. Kind of electronic "bug" in the compressor circuit and i don't know what to do with that. Is there a thread where i can explain that, or is there someone that could to help me with these questions.
Francis
 
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