Description
If you’re in the market for an affordable professional 800-watt bass amp head that can ace any stage gig or studio session, Sweetwater recommends giving the Hartke LX8500 a serious consideration. For the ultimate in punchy tone, compact gigability, and brute power, the LX8500 rocks a hybrid topology with a classic 12AX7 tube preamp section and Class D output circuitry. Onboard is Hartke’s acclaimed Tone Stack EQ with Bass, Treble, and comprehensive midrange control, which allows you to dial in the perfect tone for any musical setting, while the Drive control mixes in the ideal amount of grit. It’s also equipped with compression and two footswitch jacks for engaging Drive, Brite, the Effects Loop, and the Frequency parameter. It’s all packed neatly into a sleek, lightweight chassis with a cool built-in handle. Any way you slice it, the Hartke LX8500 is an incredible value.
Hartke LX8500 800-watt Bass Head Features:
- 2AX7 tube preamp section; Class D output
- 800 watts of continuous power into 4 ohms
- Tone Stack EQ with Bass, Treble, and Midrange Shape and Frequency Controls
- “Brite” button for added treble presence
- Onboard Drive and Compression
- 2 TRS footswitch jacks for engaging Drive, Brite, Effects Loop, and Frequency parameter
- 1/4-inch Input jack compatible with active and passive basses
- 1/4-inch Effects Send/Return jacks, 1/8-inch Aux Input, 1/8-inch Headphone Out, 1/4-inch Tuner Out
- Balanced XLR Direct Output with Pre/Post-EQ switch
- Output Mute switch.
Tech Specs
- Type:Hybrid
- Number of Channels:Single Channel
- Total Power:800W Class D
- Compression:Yes
- EQ:Tone Stack Bass, Treble, Shape, Frequency
- Preamp Tubes:1 x 12AX7
- Inputs:1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ (aux)
- Outputs:1 x SpeakON, 1 x XLR (direct out), 2 x 1/4″ (tuner, speaker)
- Headphones:1 x 1/8″
- Effects Loop:Yes
- Footswitch I/O:2 x 1/4″ (Drive/FX, Brite/Frequency)
- Footswitch Included:No
- Cooling System:Internal Fan, Side Air Vents
- Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
- Height:3″
- Width:14″
- Depth:12″
- Weight:8.5 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number:HALX8500
