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Description
The Hartke HA3500C 350-Watt Bass Amp Head stands as a testament to the perfect blend of innovation and reliability that bassists crave. Offering a unique hybrid design, this amp head integrates both tube and solid-state preamps, giving you the freedom to craft your ideal sound by choosing one or blending both. Whether you're laying down a smooth groove or cutting through a dense mix, the HA3500C has got you covered.
With its intuitive layout and robust tonal controls, this amp head ensures you have all the tools at your disposal to shape your sound precisely. The inclusion of a 10-band graphic EQ provides unmatched customization, while the rotary bass and treble contours offer quick adjustments for your on-the-fly needs. This amp head doesn't just promise power; it delivers, with a hefty 350 watts ready to drive your performance to new heights.
Built for the gigging musician, the HA3500C isn't just about sound; it's about convenience and durability too. Its compact form factor makes it ideal for the road, while the rugged construction ensures it withstands the rigors of travel.
Key Features:
- 350 watts of power
- Hybrid design with both tube and solid-state preamps
- 10-band graphic EQ for detailed tone shaping
- Rotary bass and treble contours for quick adjustments
- Balanced XLR out for direct connection to mixing consoles
- Effects loop and direct input for added versatility
- Compact and durable construction for gigging musicians
Product specs
| Brand | Hartke |
| Model | HA3500 350-Watt Bass Amp Head |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1991 - 2025 |
| Made In | China |
| Categories | Bass Heads |
| Color Family | Black |
| Electronics | Hybrid |
| Impedance | 4 ohms, 8 ohms |
| Number of Channels | 1 Channel |
| Number of Inputs | 2 Inputs |
| Output Power (Watts) | 350 |
| Power Tube Type | None |
| Reverb | None |
FAQs
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What type of power does the Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier deliver?
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The Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier delivers 350 watts of power, making it suitable for both practice and live performances.
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Does the Hartke HA3500 have any built-in effects?
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The Hartke HA3500 does not include built-in effects like reverb, focusing instead on providing a clean and powerful bass tone.
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What kind of inputs does the Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier have?
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The Hartke HA3500 features two inputs, allowing flexibility for passive and active bass guitars.
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Is the Hartke HA3500 suitable for gigging with a drummer?
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Yes, with its 350-watt output, the Hartke HA3500 is powerful enough for gigging alongside a drummer in various venues.
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What are the impedance options for the Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier?
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The Hartke HA3500 supports both 4-ohm and 8-ohm impedance, providing versatility in speaker cabinet configurations.
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What makes the Hartke HA3500 a hybrid amplifier?
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The Hartke HA3500 is considered a hybrid amplifier because it combines solid-state and tube preamp sections, offering a mix of warmth and clarity in its sound.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Developed for high-profile bassists, offers a superior sound
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Hybrid tube and solid state preamp for versatile tone blending
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Graphic EQ allows for precise tone control
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Built-in compressor for enhanced sound dynamics
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Rugged chassis designed for durability
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Praised for its punchy sound, especially with fretless basses
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Reliable performance across various music genres
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Provides deep, solid sound suitable for rehearsals and live performances
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Versatile settings cater to a wide range of musical styles
CONS
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Not as powerful in wattage compared to other modern bass amps
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Some users report poor sound quality, requiring additional equipment for improvement
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The compressor's functionality may be limited, offering minimal volume reduction
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier.
Comparisons
User experience
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The amp is noted for its longstanding reliability, with some owners maintaining it as their main practice amp for over 19 years despite newer options.
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Owners are satisfied with the HA3500's ability to remain a versatile practice amp despite heavier alternatives available, with the graphic EQ aiding in cutting problematic frequencies.
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Users report enhanced clarity and punch with the HA3500, especially when using hybrid or aluminum cone speakers.
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Some owners find the solid state preamp less appealing compared to the tube preamp, which is preferred for its sound quality.
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Users report consistent reliability over 20 years, though some have experienced switch issues, requiring them to unplug the amp to power it down.
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Setup and maintenance
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Users advise using the built-in compressor to prevent speaker damage, as failure to do so has led to blown woofers.
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Features and functionality
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Both the master volume and preamp pots offer a progressive control, allowing the amp to maintain sound quality even at low volumes.
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The amp's tweeter significantly enhances tone clarity, particularly appreciated in combination with the two preamps and high/low pass filters.
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The amp's tone is fundamentally shaped by the cabinet and bass pickups, as the solid-state preamp maintains a flat response without EQ.
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The HA3500's "tube gain" knob operates a solid-state gain stage rather than affecting the actual tube, which remains clean unless boosted externally.
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The graphic EQ allows for a wide range of tone adjustments, although the sound is described as basic by some users.
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The amp includes two preamps—solid state and tube—but the tube preamp can be prone to issues not related to the tube itself.
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Use cases and applications
4.0 out of 5
Based on 9 Reviews and 28 Ratings
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2065
What do you prefer in it over the Mesas? I mean, other than that prices. I haven't found a Mesa head that I'm blown away by yet, but everyone swears by them. Maybe we've just gotten lucky with other gear!
5339
The m6 i really like it has great punch and distortes well but this just sounds great and I like the aluminium coned speakers
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Nice hybrid bass amp
I'm a big fan of the graphic EQ it allows you to do to dial in your tone. Cool lights on it as well. The tube and solid state pre-amp section works well, whether you blend them or isolate them.
Pros- Great hybrid amp, graphic EQ
Cons- Maybe not as powerful as other bass amps out in the marketplace these days as in wattage.
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Don’t waste your money.
They sound like complete crap. The compressor (one knob) just reduces the volume a little. It has a SS and tube pre that can be blended but they don’t sound much different. I even bought a new 12AX7 tube. Only get this if it’s less than $100 and you have a sansamp or a Darkglass D.I. Because it’s gonna sound like shit.
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Die Hardest!
This thing has all the sound, inputs and outputs you need! Tube and solid state drive, tons of power, in a rugged chassis. It's built to last forever.
8195
Favorite bass head
Reliable is the word, and add to that the sweet compression and versatile settings allowing you to reach RATM territory as much as Muse or RHCP, without breaking a sweat.
234
powerful!
you can get an incredible and solid sound. Very easy to use and you love it since the first time!
Artist usage
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"I am honored to be a long time Hartke player. Their aluminum cone speakers and 3500 amps are what I need to perform night after night. From my jazz gigs to the classic sound of Cream. Hartke is my sound," says Jack Bruce, on Hartke's website.
In this article, Reb Beach’s rack is shown. It includes a Hartke HA3500 bass amplifier which he uses for clean tones.
In a user-uploaded photo on Laserbeast, Brian Gibson is shown using a Hartke HA3500C 350-Watt Bass Amp Head. The graphic equalizer settings are fully engaged, although the amp could also be a Hartke HA5000 or HA7000 model.
"I'm using Epiphone guitars because I'm an Epiphone endorsee. I use the Epiphone SG-400 and I convert that into a two string. I have a Hartke amp, a 3500 which has a really snappy, upfront, punchy sound and distorts nicely. It has a nice gain structure in it and a multi-band EQ which I love too. I also have a deal with them too so most of my stuff comes from those two companies. Andrew our guitar player has a Gibson endorsement so uses those guitars and a whole array of funky old pedals something I don't use at all."
Eric Judy played a Hartke HA3500 combo in the first photos of Modest Mouse from '95 to about '99.
He uses his Hartke 3500C in this video. This was his main bass amplifier through 2000-2009, live and studio.
In the video description of this video, and many of his other videos he states that he's using the Hartke HA3500
Album Usage
The Hartke HA3500 Bass Amplifier has been featured on the following albums:
Too Many Fiestas for Rueben / Cowboy Dan
Modest Mouse (2014)
Building Nothing Out of Something
Modest Mouse (2000)
Whenever You See Fit
Modest Mouse & 764-HERO (1998)
The Lonesome Crowded West
Modest Mouse (1997)
The Fruit That Ate Itself
Modest Mouse (1997)
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Modest Mouse (1996)
Interstate 8
Modest Mouse (1996)
Genre Usage
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