I tried several Crate, Carvin, Gallien-Kreugers, SWR, AMPEG's, etc. They all had different qualities that were good. But this rig meet the qualities and price that I could afford at the time. Great set up!
Model Year: 2002
Price: $750.00 (new)
Where Obtained: K.R.A. Music - COlumbus, Ohio
Purchased the Hartke 1400 with the 4x10 Transporter Cabinet. This unit comes with a compression control, contour control, 4 eq controls, and master volume control. I run my bass through a DI box to our PA system and add a slight hint of reverb at the mix. The Amp is really just a stage monitor for me. But the overall sound and punch is perfect for our practices and gigs.
I use a Squire P-bass Special and a Washburn XB-100. Both basses sound great through this rig. I get adjust the eq for lots of low end growl and/or high end cripness for upper register work.
Nothing to do but plug-n-play. EQ adjustments for your style of play are all that's necessary.
I have lugged the gear around for about a year now. No scratches, no problems, no hassles...although she be a little heavy to carry around.
For me this is the perfect amp. Light, easy to transport, with plenty of power and features for what I do. Play dances, and dinner music at different size venues. excellent choice for me.
Model Year: 2002
Price: $225.00 (new)
Where Obtained: musicians friend
Volume, low, mid, high mid, high
compression button
effects in effects out
headphone
solid state
Use with a cheap bass used (less than 100 bucks)
use with fender american jazz (800 bucks)
sounds good with both
play western swing with good presence
use different speaker cabs for different occasisons
12 inch kicker (auto speaker box)
15 inch peavy 1X15 cab with jensen spkr
18 inch warrior in home built cab
Very easy to use. plug it in, turn it on, and go
Seems to be very heavy duty, no problems, used weekly for over a year with no sweat
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