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refin · May 25th, 2009, 11:47 AM

I just snagged a Hartke HA1200 from CL for $150-------1-12" and (supposedly) 120 watts.My regular bass gig is upstairs in a place where we have to tear down every night,and my 1-15 combo was killing me to load in and out.We are over in a corner,nothing mic'ed,so it should be enough power.
It seems to sound pretty good and loud enough.
My question is------has anyone ever changed the speaker in one of these? I know that the aluminum cone thing is supposed to be a big part of the sound,but I have 2 EV SRO 12" that I was thinking about using.I would put one in the Hartke and one in my Classic 30.Right now the EVs are in an old Fender 2-12 tilt cab,which makes it super heavy to haul around.
Thanks!

axmaker · May 25th, 2009, 12:26 PM

i've never tried one but have always wanted to. i have two full hartke stacks(before the hybrids) and like the sound i get. i just haven't been able to bond with the new hybrids.

Fret Wilkes · May 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM

I used one, not sure of the model, but it had a 12 inch speaker. It was an outdoor gig and the amp was reinforced by the PA. I was stunned at how good it sounded on the stage! I was really impressed.

Fret

refin · May 27th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Today I ran the Hartke through the 2-12 tilt Fender cab (2x12" EV),and it kicked some serious fanny............one of those EVs is going in the Hartke!

FirstBassman · May 28th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Hartke makes aluminum and non-aluminum cone amps.
I have a regular paper-cone Hartke kickback and love it.

If you replace the aluminum speaker I'm sure it will change the distinctive sound of that amp.

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Paul in Colorado · May 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM

A bass player I've jammed with a couple of times has the 1 X 15" version. He uses an Epi acoustic/electric and we were playing sans-drummer, but it sounded just fine. Filled up the coffeehouse with low end in a pleasing manner.

91xlntS-3 · June 16th, 2009, 06:04 AM

I've always liked Hartke gear. Had a full stack years ago with HA2000 head, 1x15 & 4x10 transporter cabs. Had an awsome sound/tone. I tried one of the newer A100 Kickback amps a few years ago, I think when they first came out. I really liked the sound and the size of the amp.

Hartke definitely has it's own sound/tone, and I guess that's the biggest reason I like them.

May 25th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 57 Posts: 3,890	Any Love For Hartke Kickback Amps? I just snagged a Hartke HA1200 from CL for $150-------1-12" and (supposedly) 120 watts.My regular bass gig is upstairs in a place where we have to tear down every night,and my 1-15 combo was killing me to load in and out.We are over in a corner,nothing mic'ed,so it should be enough power. It seems to sound pretty good and loud enough. My question is------has anyone ever changed the speaker in one of these? I know that the aluminum cone thing is supposed to be a big part of the sound,but I have 2 EV SRO 12" that I was thinking about using.I would put one in the Hartke and one in my Classic 30.Right now the EVs are in an old Fender 2-12 tilt cab,which makes it super heavy to haul around. Thanks! __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

May 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fret Wilkes Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Harmony, R.I. Age: 56 Posts: 2,426 56 Photos	I used one, not sure of the model, but it had a 12 inch speaker. It was an outdoor gig and the amp was reinforced by the PA. I was stunned at how good it sounded on the stage! I was really impressed. Fret __________________ See, I didn't reconize ya when ya first drove up till ya stuck yer hand out and wove then I seen right off who ya was and knowd ya.

May 27th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 57 Posts: 3,890	Today I ran the Hartke through the 2-12 tilt Fender cab (2x12" EV),and it kicked some serious fanny............one of those EVs is going in the Hartke! __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

May 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 60 Posts: 9,692 3 Photos	A bass player I've jammed with a couple of times has the 1 X 15" version. He uses an Epi acoustic/electric and we were playing sans-drummer, but it sounded just fine. Filled up the coffeehouse with low end in a pleasing manner. __________________ "Can y'all play some Skynnard? Y'know, like 'Stairway to Heaven?'" -Drunk cowboy at Trail Dust Days, Pine Bluffs, WY

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May 25th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
axmaker Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakley, CA Age: 50 Posts: 526 2 Photos	i've never tried one but have always wanted to. i have two full hartke stacks(before the hybrids) and like the sound i get. i just haven't been able to bond with the new hybrids.

May 28th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
FirstBassman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,573	Hartke makes aluminum and non-aluminum cone amps. I have a regular paper-cone Hartke kickback and love it. If you replace the aluminum speaker I'm sure it will change the distinctive sound of that amp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "... the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people." K. Marx

June 16th, 2009, 06:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
91xlntS-3 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 1,807	I've always liked Hartke gear. Had a full stack years ago with HA2000 head, 1x15 & 4x10 transporter cabs. Had an awsome sound/tone. I tried one of the newer A100 Kickback amps a few years ago, I think when they first came out. I really liked the sound and the size of the amp. Hartke definitely has it's own sound/tone, and I guess that's the biggest reason I like them.

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