RSRD
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Anyone own a H&K? The triamps used to get love but now a days you just don't hear aything about them 
J
just42dave
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Had a new MK II real noisy and hi fi sounding.
Guys round here like good gain light noise
Guys round here like good gain light noise
racerevlon
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This baffles me as well--I have three H&K:
TriAmp MK II--Extremely versatile & great sounding--truly like having three amps in one--best of Marshall, Mesa, and its own flavor.
Trilogy--TriAmp's little brother--Great sound, MIDI on-board, Best of Marshall crunch, Mesa High-gain, & Fender cleans.
Switchblade 100C--Awesome all-in-one gigging combo--effects aren't "world-class" but they'll do in a pinch, amp tones are great--four channels plus a MIDI-learnable boost on each channel, super cleans to punishing gain.
Don't have any noise problems worse than any other high-gain monster.
Thinking of picking up a Tubemeister 18... Seems H&K are like ENGL--you either love them or hate them. They get my vote--I'll Take a Trilogy or TriAmp MK II over a JVM every time.
TriAmp MK II--Extremely versatile & great sounding--truly like having three amps in one--best of Marshall, Mesa, and its own flavor.
Trilogy--TriAmp's little brother--Great sound, MIDI on-board, Best of Marshall crunch, Mesa High-gain, & Fender cleans.
Switchblade 100C--Awesome all-in-one gigging combo--effects aren't "world-class" but they'll do in a pinch, amp tones are great--four channels plus a MIDI-learnable boost on each channel, super cleans to punishing gain.
Don't have any noise problems worse than any other high-gain monster.
Thinking of picking up a Tubemeister 18... Seems H&K are like ENGL--you either love them or hate them. They get my vote--I'll Take a Trilogy or TriAmp MK II over a JVM every time.
university81
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good amps imo with decent features and good tone but horrible resell value - and i like neon blue in films like tron not on an amp =)
SFW
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Love my TriAmp Mk I. It's been my only amp for the past four years. I don't find it to be any noisier than any other high gain head. Would love to get a Mk II one day.
Robotechnology
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I had a Tube 100 and I could get THE Metallic one with it. Later got a Triamp Mk II with a malfunctioning mode (when 2A & 3A were the same). I sold it while it was at the tech. When I got it back I TOTALLY REGRETTED selling it and would not have had I not given my word to the buyer!
RSRD
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Thats a hot looking amp and cab SFW 
RSRD
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university81":1arx6q6c said:
the resell is one reason I always found myself holding off. And you rarely see them on the market these days.
the Lifeson model looks nice but don't need that extra price sticker for a name. I think the MKII is the flagship for them.
university81
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RSRD":302zsab4 said:
well i usually try and buy everything used, i bought a h&k statesman new when it came out, cool amp, with pretty much exactly the features i wanted
sounded pretty good, but as things go i sort of migrated towards other kinds of tones, eventually settling on a pedalboard through a hiwatt that is yet to be dethroned in terms of flexibility and tone =0
i lost 70% of it's value while reselling it =( didn't help that H&K slashed 20% off the new price the following year, but that's how it goes
J
just42dave
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IMHO the MKII was noisy but sounded good ,,but real hard to dial in if I was just going to use the light dirt it would have been great but fo 2500.00 I better like at least 90% of the amp.. I also had the hnk cab with greenies so that could have made a diff in the sound. Still have the cab miss the amp for versitality but like the others I have now more..Plus i'm a tube freak and an amp with 9 pre's was heaven lol.
blackba
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Just played with a 14 year old over the weekend who said he had a H&K Switchblade at home. I was surprised, #1 that he knew enough about gear to know about H&K (He is a Rush fan though), and #2 that he is able to afford such at nice amp at 14.
Anyway, I hope he lets me try it out in the future. I have never even seen an H&K amp in person.
Anyway, I hope he lets me try it out in the future. I have never even seen an H&K amp in person.
RSRD
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blackba":2n4kezbl said:
Hey, a 14 year old rush fan, thats pretty cool! Glad to hear kids are still into prog rock.
TX6Strings
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There's a MK II at my local GC that I've played several times and have heard several other people play through that sounds killer....but GC wants over $3K for it. 
Not a chance!
Not a chance!
hunter
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I bought a MkII perfect condition for 1000€ and at that price it's a great amp. It gives loads of versatility and midi and has a perfect functioning Master and Loop.
However, while it does 6 different sounds, they are all a bit of a compromise in my opinion. None of the 6 blew me away.
But for a top 40 job it's a great tool. My band mates actually liked it much better than I ever did.
However, while it does 6 different sounds, they are all a bit of a compromise in my opinion. None of the 6 blew me away.
But for a top 40 job it's a great tool. My band mates actually liked it much better than I ever did.
Moshaholic
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RSRD":jnow6cgp said:Anyone own a H&K? The triamps used to get love but now a days you just don't hear aything about them
I had a few Splooge & Wettners...
The Swithcblade was not bad and the Lifeson was pretty monster... pricy though.
G.
AmpliFIRE
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I had a MKII and didn't like it at all. Way to processed and scooped sounding for any of the gain settings (even with the mids dimed).
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Wayniac3
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Was a big H&K guy way back.
Started with an ATS 120.
Went to a, Axxess (or was it Access?) preamp
Then had a Tube 50 back in the day and it was great.
Miss that amp alot.
Still have my original Red box.. ;o)
Started with an ATS 120.
Went to a, Axxess (or was it Access?) preamp
Then had a Tube 50 back in the day and it was great.
Miss that amp alot.
Still have my original Red box.. ;o)
IndyWS6
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A Switchblade 100 on a 4x12 is my main rig right now. It's versatile (especially for cover band use), covers everything from clean to high-gain respectably, has decent on-board effects and MIDI functions, a quality footswitch and can get "arena loud" if needed. It has a unique tone that not everyone will appreciate, but I like the grind. The cleans are superb with a little delay mixed in and the headroom is ridiculous.
Given that, I've never understood the lack of respect. It may not be a thoroughbred in any one area, but it's damn sure a workhorse that more than cover's 95% of what I need for bar band gigs...
Given that, I've never understood the lack of respect. It may not be a thoroughbred in any one area, but it's damn sure a workhorse that more than cover's 95% of what I need for bar band gigs...
Skrln
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I have a switchblade 100 w head for 3 years now and like it a lot. It's like said, great tones but bad resell value.
However, the more amps I play, the more I want to keep my switchblade. The functionality and tone are just unmatched by others. So I don't worry about resell because I plan to keep mine.
However, the more amps I play, the more I want to keep my switchblade. The functionality and tone are just unmatched by others. So I don't worry about resell because I plan to keep mine.
PaulyPanacea
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ive owned most of the H&K Tube line ( Triamp, Triamp MKII, Duotone & Puretone)
They are great amps. MKI Triamp by far my fav. and most reliable. The blue face is cool...but if they break watch out. Problems galore. Hence why i got rid of them. Shoulda kept the MKI. was super versatile & great in studio..and live!!!
They are great amps. MKI Triamp by far my fav. and most reliable. The blue face is cool...but if they break watch out. Problems galore. Hence why i got rid of them. Shoulda kept the MKI. was super versatile & great in studio..and live!!!
