Hartke is one of my favorite companies and almost everything they make is durable and good quality. I take it too all of my shows when my band goes on tour and nuthing too bad has happened yet. I couldve chose between this and a Fender Precision Bass, and i chose this on.

Are Hartke bass guitars any good?

Hartke is one of my favorite companies and almost everything they make is durable and good quality. I take it too all of my shows when my band goes on tour and nuthing too bad has happened yet. I couldve chose between this and a Fender Precision Bass, and i chose this on.

What bass players use Hartke?

All Hartke Artists

  • Victor Wooten Solo / S.M.V. / Béla Fleck & the Flecktones.
  • Billy Sheehan Mr. Big / The Winery Dogs.
  • Frank Bello Anthrax / Altitudes & Attitude.
  • Nate Watts Stevie Wonder.
  • James Genus Saturday Night Live Band / Herbie Hancock.
  • John Ferrara Consider The Source / John Ferrara + Seth Moutal Duo.

Are combo amps good for bass?

While you could use almost any amp as explained above, there are some amps that are designed to be used for both bass and guitar. A guitar and bass hybrid amp (or a combined amp) can accept input from either bass or guitar. These amps are designed to play both instruments with good quality tone.

What is a combo amp for bass?

For rehearsals, studio recording sessions, or small club performances, electric and upright bass players typically use a “combo” amplifier, which combines a preamplifier, tone controls, a power amplifier and a speaker (or multiple speakers) in a single cabinet.

Who uses Hartke?

Jack Bruce and Stu Hamm have been using them since the 90’s. Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, and Geezer Butler switched from Ampeg to Hartke.

Are Hartke bass heads good?

I think Hartke is pretty good. The amps like 3500, 5500, and 7000 sound good and are reliable. On the other hand, I can’t say much for the Kickbacks. You’re not likely to get a satisfying tone out of them.

How many watts should my bass amp be?

A 100 – 150 watt bass amp is the bare minimum to use for rehearsals and small gigs; 300 watts is better since it allows the amp to push out the same or louder volume with less effort or strain. A louder amp doesn’t have to work as hard, which means less chance of overheating, blowing a fuse or damaging a speaker.

Do bass guitars use different amps?

Amps work the same way. In terms of construction, they are very similar and function exactly the same. That’s why you will not damage or break the guitar amp by merely plugging a bass guitar into it. The main differences between a guitar amp and a bass amp are the power output, the speaker’s size.

Is it OK to play guitar through a bass amp?

Yes, you can. A bass amp works for an electric guitar, too. Furthermore, many guitarists have used a bass amp while playing and recording. If you just plug the guitar directly into the bass amp, you’ll get a dry sound, and you might not like what you hear.

What is the Hartke sound?

Hartke 4-10 is similar in tone to the classic Ampeg 8-10 with more edge due to the aluminum cones. Punchy and cut through the mix but no extended bottom end or super bright highs. For a punk rock style, perfect.

Is a 200 watt bass amp loud enough?

For home use, go with a bass amp in the 150-200 watt range. They have the power and headroom to sound good and have more and better features than smaller bass amps. As a bonus, these amps also have the power for playing in a low-volume group if the opportunity presents itself.

Is a 25 watt bass amp loud enough?

Yes, a 25 watt tube amp is loud enough to play with all but the loudest drummers, assuming you don’t need crystal cleans.