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Hartke 2500 Bass Guitar Amplifier HeadThe Hartke 2500 bass head is the 250-watt (250 at 4 ohms/180 at 8 ohms) version of the classic Hartke 3500A and features a newly designed dual pre-amp section with both classic transistor and tube emulation circuits, active and passive inputs, 10-band graphic EQ plus bass and treble contour controls, variable compressor and effects loop.
Hartke 2500 Features and Specifications
- Power: 250 Watts at 4 Ohms, 180 Watts at 8 Ohms
- Tube Emulation & Solid-State Preamps
- Active and Passive Inputs
- Rotary Bass & Treble Contour Controls
- 10-Band Graphic EQ
- Adjustable Compression
With 250 watts of available power, the HA2500 will drive your small to mid-sized bass rig with incredible clarity and punch. The HA2500 features the new Hartke silver face chassis and includes a selectable passive or active input, tube emulation and solid-state pre-amps, variable compression, a 10-band graphic EQ and high/low frequency contour control.
The XL Series provides the highest performance at every level. Each cabinet is carefully calibrated and tuned to give you a smooth, balanced response along with an articulate, high-impact attack. Equipped with custom Hartke XL aluminum-cone drivers for maximum response, the XL Series also features high-quality 3/4 inch+ 5/8 inch composite plywood construction and a shockproof metal grille. These high-quality cabinets come equipped with a rugged, road-tough covering, interlocking stacking corners and recessed input jacks to safeguard critical cable connections.
Covered by Hartke's 3 Year Warranty.
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 15 people rated this item  | AMS Customer from USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | Underpowered in real use and missing DI -- choose | | Overall:
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QUALITY:
Well built
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Nice EQ but missing DI and missing mute or tuner out is a bummer at this price
EASE OF USE:
The EQ section allows for "too much" tweaking. I'd have preferred fewer knobs
VALUE:
The amp is quiet for 250 watts... sound more like a 100watt amp. The missing DI really lowers the value of the amp. A Mag 300H for the same price has much more usable power and a DI.
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Has good tones but is underpowered.
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praise
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
30 years
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I've used this amp for about 6 months playing in a praise band through a Hartke VX115. It just can't cut through as a bass amp without maxing out all the controls. However it makes a really fine acoustic guitar amplifier | |
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The 2500 is a very well constructed unit, and has been a very dependable head.The amp arrived UPS well packed and in perfect condition with all knobs and sliders intact including the sepratly packaged power cord,rack mount bracing, and easy to understand lititure.By the ruggedness of the caseing and the attached handle the unit is easy to transport and should give many years of service. The only feature I would include is a peak light, which if you know your who's and watts it should not be a issue. I give this baby a 5
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Sound , sound, sound two tens and a fifteen make this jewel sound sweet. Sound has always sold me on hartke. Although this particular head is lacking in watts it is just right for a small bar or rehersal studio atmosphere. Pesonally I would add a stereo chorus , and a peak meter but that would make the price go up, and I sure did enjoy the low price for an amp with passive and active inputs, rack mount hardware, and | |
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| | | Subject: | benzotron | | Quality:
| Fairly well. So far, so good. No crashes and sturdy. | | Features:
| It has a good and easy to use EQ. The instruction manual is a little flawed. Two buttons on the back need to be pressed in for ground lift jack and EQ usability. I would have only changed the instruction manual. Hartke and AMS have good support techs, so, no need to get too worried. 250 watts is perfect for practice and good for many gigs too; just have a P.A. system. | | Sound:
| Versitile and nice. It does, however, like most budget amps put out some buzz and hums if you crank it loud. But, that could depend on your bass guitar too. I have a Squier Vintage jazz bass. So results could vary. | | Playability and Feel:
| The amp itself is a little heavy. It has a very nice side handle for transportation. The controls are easy to use. Pre-amps are for tone, the EQ is primary for tone. The contour low pass is just a bass volume knob; high pass is just treble. Hope this helps. | | Tone:
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| Good. This amp is easier to use than it looks. | | Date submitted:
| 7/28/2010 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | |
| | Ted Gilley from Bennington, VT USA | | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Hartke High Score | | Quality:
| Solidly made, quiet operation, knobs and sliders well designed. | | Features:
| Great EQ, very sensitive; great compression, very useful especially at higher volume. | | Sound:
| Picks up whatever my Fender MIJ P-bass puts into it. | | Playability and Feel:
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| June 8, 2010 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | |
| | Jerry (gospel & R&B) Bass Player from Detroit, MI 48234 USA | | djlefj@yahoo.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | More than I expected for the price !!! | | Quality:
| I only got the chance to play it 3 times, and it held up to its name. It's very durable and well built. | | Features:
| This head is awesome with or without using the EQ. I'm using a peavey 210 and a peavey 115 cabs, and it sounds as if I'm using more than 250 watts !!! It doesn't need any features, it hittin hard! | | Sound:
| It sounds like one of those expensive ampeg heads. All the tweaks and toys, I love it !!! My 5 string Fender active Jazz Bass sounds excellent coming through this head ! | | Playability and Feel:
| It weighs a little bit but no where near as both the cabs.The controls are very easy to adjust while playing ! | | Tone:
| I would have to say, whatever sound you're looking for, you can get it from the Hartke 2500. | | Finish:
| The looks are real professional. | | Action:
| It performed perfect right out of the box straight into the Church . | | Date submitted:
| 9/11/2009 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes. |
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