Hartke 2500 Bass Amplifier Head (250 Watts)

Feature:
The active and passive imputs is just another great option as the graphic EQ lets you dial up just about any sound.

Quality:
So far so good, rack ears could have been incorporated on the unit like the old one but no big deal. I have gigged with it and I play a very agressive style and it keeps up with me just fine. I have the Transporter Cab to and while light and feels week that thing is a tank as well.

Value:
if your on a budget as I am or if you have the money to spend Hartke is the way to go. I bought this amp to use because of my past experience with it, out of the box perfect and I bough the factory resealed option Got this head and a cabinint for 500 bucks, not bad at all, from when I was a beginner to being well experienced if have used this amp and will only change when I need more wattage... I am still goign to keep this one handy for the sound.

Desirability:
the old model of this looked better being all black. The color of this is somethign that just has to grow on you, maybe its just me but I thought 80's when I saw it. Sex Appeal? well I don't think its going to get me laid but playing it sure is a blast.

Sound:
Got back with old band we are a metal band, I needed an amp so I went on a budget, bought this and it sounds amazing. I used to own the previous model of this amp and although its only 250 Watts this thing goes head to head with a Marshall full stack. I may upgrade the wattage as gigs get larger but the sound and versatilty of this amp for such a great price is outstanding.

Ease of Use:
There are a lot of options so dialing in your sound can take awhile, owning this amp before I was pretty familiar with it so it didn't take me long, once you find your sound you will be a Hartke man for life.

Support:
Never in the 10 plus years of owning a Hartke had I ever had a problem and I am pretty sure I never will.

Overall:
If you want a great sounding amp with many professional features quit reading this and click buy now. This head kicks ass no matter what type of music you play. Like I said I don't plan on ever quitting on Hartke, I did once bought a more expensive Ampeg and played through a Hartke Cab.. Still like the Hartke better.

Feature:
The equalizer is great. The option and blend between tube and solid state really sets this amp apart.

Quality:
It is a smaller amp, so don't expect it to feel like a big ole Ampeg. This amp looks promising as far as longevity is concerned.

Value:
Excellent value. They tried to sell me on the 3500, but this thing is loud enough for most average size room rock and roll bar band gigs, excluding metal gigs, of course....in that case, you need to more power. We used it on a Roland electronic drum set outside, as well, and it had power to spare (vintage rock and roll).

Desirability:
Actually, the cabinet looks better than the head.

Sound:
Full tonality with the entire bass guitar spectrum available to you.

Ease of Use:
Very easy. I'd read the owner's manual once over, though. Some important little things in there that make a big difference.

Support:
This really should be N/A, as I have had no contact with support, but going for the benefit of the doubt here.....

Overall:
What I like most about this amp is that I'm fairly certain that I won't blow out one of the VX410 speakers.