Hartke 5500 Bass Amplifier Head (500 Watts)

Feature:
It has all I require. Set the EQ, hook up my chorus pedal, and I'm ready to go.

Quality:
It looks good and seems to be well built. Hopefully it won't crap put like my Ampeg did.

Value:
Like I said above, the best amp I've played through. I really like Hartke gear. Excellent value. Can't beat the price.

Desirability:
I wish they had this amp years ago. Would have saved me a lot of grief. I think I will be using nothing but Hartke equipment from now on.

Sound:
To me, it is one of the best amps I've ever played though. Plently of volume and excellent tone, especially through my 2x15 cabinet.

Overall:
Unless this amp dies a horrible death, or some jackass manages to steal it (not a wise decision on their part, trust me,) I don't see myself replace this.

Feature:
10 band EQ works GREAT, the solid state and tube preamp dials can really show off the power of the tube preamp. The built in compressor works without any problems. For its price range, these are great effective features in an amp.

Quality:
The case it comes in is very very solid and I feel that the amp is well protected. I would not worry much about physical damage, assuming the amp is taken care of. I have had no problems with the construction quality.

Value:
for the money.. this is some SERIOUS competition. The only other amp I would consider for this price is the Gk 700rb.. yet the GK lacks the 10 band EQ and tube preamp... I chose this head instead of GK.

Desirability:
It isnt really a super appealing amp such as an ampeg SVT or a mesa 400+... In this price range, you will not find that kind of gear usually. More than anything it is a practical addition to my rig, but at the same time I do not feel the amp is unattractive. The light up EQ is probably the most visually pleasing aspect of it.

Sound:
best sounding amp in its price range... tube preamp! 10 band EQ is VERY effective. It has a nice round punchy sound.

Ease of Use:
It is very straightforward.. even for people who dont understand the inner workings of a bass amp. This amp is made for easy use.

Overall:
If you are looking for an amp that will perform as well as one in this price range can achieve, and you seek a tube preamp, this is the amp for you. The fancy amps that cost twice as much as this one are better, but not so much better that I should want to pay twice as much for them.. I honestly feel this is one of the most, if not the most solid head in this price range, and I am very impressed by its features. I recommend this amp.