Shape your sound with the tube preamp of the Hartke LX8500 bass amp which dynamically responds to your playing style. Delivering 800 watts* of true, continuous power shaped by a Class A tube preamp the LX8500 amplifier is clearly designed for the big gig. Lean and unbelievably powerful, the LX8500 brings the thump, growl, bite and bark (AKA volume) you expect from a professional touring amplifier... without the back-breaking setup. Weighing in at just 8.5 pounds, the LX8500 is the no compromise solution for serious bass players that need an amp that works as hard as they do.
Hartke LX8500 Bass Rig Includes
- Hartke LX8500 Amp Head 800 Watts
- Hartke HD210 Hydrive 2x10 Bass Cabinet
- Hartke HD115 HyDrive 1x15 Bass Cabinet
- CBI SC Speaker Cable 14 Gauge 3 Feet (Qty. 2)
Hartke LX8500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head Features
- 800 watts of continuous power @ 4 ohms
- Class D bass amplifier that weighs 8.5 lb
- Classic 12AX7 Class A tube preamp circuitry
- Tone stack EQ with Bass, Treble, Shape and Frequency controls
- Brite button for top-end presence
- Drive circuit for added distortion effect
- Compressor knob controls bass dynamics
- 1/4" input jack compatible with active and passive instruments
- 1/4" and twist-and-lock speaker jacks (compaitble with Speakon® connectors)
- 1/4" Effects Send and Return jacks
- 1/8" Aux input
- 1/8" Headphone output
- 1/4" Tuner Output
- Balanced XLR direct output with pre/post switch
- Output Mute switch
- 2 x TRS footswitch jacks for Drive, Effects Loop, Bite and Frequency parameters
Sculpt Your Tone
The LX8500's Tone Stack EQ is tailored to capture the character of your bass as soon as you plug in. Equipped with traditional style Treble and Bass knobs, as well as a footswitch selectable mid filter Frequency and Shape controls, the LX8500 provides maximum control over your sound. The switchable Brite button subtly boosts the upper frequencies of the strings and highlights natural harmonic overtones.
Performance Control
The LX8500 provides essential on-board effects designed to enhance your playing and add extra options to your performance arsenal. An all new integrated Drive control can be used to add a touch of grit or throttled-out for an authentic fuzz tone (selectable via foot switch). The variable Compressor can be used to smooth out transients, add punch and presence to your attack, as well as balance dynamics for players that employ slapping, tapping and thumb-picking techniques.
Gig-Ready Design
The ideal amplifier for the stage, studio and practice room, the LX8500 offers all the essential connections and features in a single compact and lightweight package. An XLR Direct Out with a Pre/Post EQ switch allows for direct connection to a PA or recording console. Additional connections are: an 1/8” headphone output for silent practice sessions, an 1/8” auxiliary input can be used to connect phones or MP3 players, an effects loop with Send and Return connections can be used with your favorite outboard effects. The LX8500 also features two TRS footswitch inputs to engage Drive, Effects Loop, Brite and Frequency parameters.
*LX amplifiers have been be tested using a 55Hz sine wave for 8 hours in a 100° F (40° C) chamber and they ran at power for 8 hours uninterrupted.
Hartke HyDrive HD210 Bass Cabinet
Powerful and lightweight, the HyDrive HD210 produces a bass tone that has a wide dynamic range when compared to more conventional cabinets. Hartke, a leader in bass technology for over 35 years, designed the Hydrive HD210 with paper/aluminum hybrid cone drivers. The hybrid makeup delivers an exceptional blend of warmth and attack that can’t be attained by traditional all-paper bass speakers. The outside curved Kevlar-loaded paper cone delivers smooth, even response with a deep tone, while the inner straight anodized aluminum cone produces highly accurate, distortion-free output.
Define Your Sound
The HyDrive HD cabinets provide depth and clarity that is unrivaled. The new double-roll curvilinear surround limits the drivers from over excursion, while providing a smooth midband response. The result is a clean, full tone with the clear fundamentals of each note, as well as natural overtones to further define your sound.
Built To Perform
New optimized ferrite magnet assembly and steel chassis design deliver a maximum power to weight ratio to each of these HyDrive HD cabinets. In addition, the enclosures themselves are constructed from high-quality plywood with extensive bracing and dado joints, making them rigid, yet lightweight for superior projection and true sonic clarity. Their black perforated steel grilles add to their already strong, sleek look.
Hartke Hydrive 115 Bass Cabinet
More robust and efficient, the HyDrive HD115 produces a warm tone thanks to the paper cone while the aluminum cone produces a clear punchy attack with mids and highs that cut, yet still remain sweet.
The HyDrive HD Design
HyDrive HD speakers feature carefully crafted paper/aluminum hybrid cone drivers. The hybrid makeup delivers an exceptional blend of warmth and attack that can’t be attained by traditional all-paper bass speakers. The outside curved Kevlar-loaded paper cone delivers smooth, even response with a deep tone, while the inner straight anodized aluminum cone produces highly accurate, distortion-free output.
Define Your Sound
The HyDrive HD cabinets provide depth and clarity that is unrivaled. The new double-roll curvilinear surround limits the drivers from over excursion, while providing a smooth midband response. The result is a clean, full tone with the clear fundamentals of each note, as well as natural overtones to further define your sound.
Built To Perform
New optimized ferrite magnet assembly and steel chassis design deliver a maximum power to weight ratio to each of these HyDrive HD cabinets. In addition, the enclosures themselves are constructed from high-quality plywood with extensive bracing and dado joints, making them rigid, yet lightweight for superior projection and true sonic clarity. Their black perforated steel grilles add to their already strong, sleek look.
