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Hartke LH500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head

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Style: 500-Watt


Features

  • 500 watts of power @ 4 ohms
  • Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit, Front panel XLR balanced direct output
  • Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls, Rear panel 1/4-Inch effects loop
  • Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response, 1/4-Inch output connectors
  • Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator, Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles

Description

Classic-Style, Tube Design Bass AmpThe Hartke LH500 Bass Amplifier is a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end design with a solid-state output. Developed with the HyDrive cabs in mind, the LH500 also has more than enough power and tone control to drive any cabinet on the market. This amp provides you with Treble and Bass Shelving to give its warm tone a little edge. Or use the bright and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze.The LH500 produces 350 watts at 8 ohms and 500 watts at 4 ohms load. View larger The LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. View largerPower and ControlThe LH500 produces 350 watts when connected to a speaker system with an 8-ohm load, and 500 watts when connected to a speaker system with a 4-ohm load. With that kind of power, the LH500 is extremely loud and punchy. It's front panel controls are simple and logically laid out starting with inputs for Passive and Active basses, Volume control, Bright switch, a musical equalizer section featuring Bass, Mid and Treble controls, plus Limiter switch and XLR Direct Out.Roadworthy Chassis DesignThe LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. A two-rackspace metal frame chassis, steel faceplate and handles allow for easy, safe transport from gig to gig. With the needs of modern bass players largely centered around volume and versatility, the LH500 is an ideal solution that gives you plenty of options to create the exact sound you're looking for.What's in the Box?Hartke LH500 Bass Amplifier, power cable and user manual.About HartkeHartke revolutionized bass amplification in 1985 when founder Larry Hartke created a unique aluminum cone driver that produced a bass tone with broader dynamics than had ever been heard before. Since then, Hartke has developed a wide range of amplifier and speaker models for various instruments, and has introduced their unique sound to a whole new generation of musicians from all genres. Their success can be attributed to Hartke's reputation for quality and excellence, making them one of the largest producers of bass amplification in the world. Key Features500 watts of power @ 4 ohms Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls Selectable bright switch for added high frequency response Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator Front panel XLR balanced direct output Rear panel 1/4-inch effects loop 1/4-inch output connectors Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles

Brand: Hartke


Color: Black


Compatible Devices: Guitar


Material: Metal,Steel


Output Wattage: 500


Item Weight: 27.4 pounds


Product Dimensions: 7 x 20.75 x 16.75 inches


Item model number: HALH500


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 29, 2008


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Guitar


Connector Type: 6.35mm Jack, XLR


Speaker Amplification Type: Passive


Material Type: Metal,Steel


Output Wattage: 500


Power Source: Solid-state


Wattage: 500 watts


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • A GREAT Bass Amp Period.
Style: 500-Watt
Never mind the value for money. This is just a great amp period, with it's own unique voice. Smooth round and warm tone, and yet also plenty of punch and definition. The way the notes bloom is really quite cool. The limiter has a slight compression effect that is very musical...that's kind of part of it's thing. And it can get incredibly loud...this is a loud 500 watts believe me. It took me a day or so to learn how to dial in the Fender style Eq it's versatile enough. It's a solid professional piece of gear for an amazing price. Downside? Well it's big and heavy vs today's micro amps...it's aint fitting in your gig bag that's for sure. But it comes with handles that make for a comfortable one handed carry... I don't have an issue at all with it... this is an amp you can haul all over and it will get the job done and sound great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019 by Jeffrey Schmoyer

  • Simple with Decent Headroom And Loud!
Style: 1,100-Watt
I got this amp after being continuously drown out in a 6 piece band with two guitarists. I am using this amp with a single Hartke Hydrive HX410 cabinet. The amp is set to bridged mode which will send 750W to the single 8 ohm cabinet. I would describe this amp as being good in providing lots of headroom for a clean bass sound. It sounds great in a variety of styles such as Funk/Slap and Hard Rock. The tube pre-amp does not sound too different from the solid state Ampeg PF500. Although the Hartke LH1000 has less tone controls compared to the PF500, I liked the overall sound of the LH1000 better than the PF500. The poor reliability reviews of the Ampeg PF500 and the higher wattage lead me to choose this amp instead of the Ampeg PF500. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014 by xenon

  • Wheres the watts
Style: 500-Watt
The Hartke LH500 was severely lacking in the power output and tone quality that I was expecting for the price, especially in the lower register (distorted overdrive sound). I paired this with a new Hartke Hydrive HD112 which I was also disappointed with. I took both the LH 500 and HD 112 to local music store and they were nice enough to help me try to dial in the tone and mix and match the amplifier and speaker cab to other heads and cabinets to determine which one was lacking my expected performance. Turns out both were lacking. Im not a performing musician but was in the early 70s and again in the late 90s. I now only play infrequently with friends. I have and use a 100 watt solid state Acoustic combo w/15 "speaker that actually sounds better with greater output and tone quality than the Hartke rig at 1/3 the price. One review I read on the LH500 before purchasing was " where are the other 400 watts ". I agree with that review. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019 by Mike

  • but like I said
Style: 1,100-Watt
Loud, loud, and loud. This sounds crystal clear on it's own. I got used to the EQ setup in a matter of minutes. Start with the bass at 2, mids at 10, and the treble at 2. Adjust from there. Seems strange when you're used to traditional EQs, but like I said, five minutes and you're dialed in. Once dialed in, it works perfectly with any effect I use. I love the SansAmp with it. I can get it to sound like an Ampeg or a GK with the SansAmp. And it's also loud. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017 by Andrew Grant

  • overall very satisfied. Using it thru two separate Ampeg 1x15 cabs
Style: 500-Watt
Had the LH500 for a few days now, overall very satisfied. Using it thru two separate Ampeg 1x15 cabs, with my passive Lakland DJ5 bass. Sounds really good. TONS of power. I couldn't even imagine what the LH1000 with an active bass must be like. Unless you are powering two or more 8x10 cabs, I think the LH500 will be all the power anyone would need and plenty more. With my bass's 2 volume pots at ~50% and the amp on 2 or 3, it's plenty loud. The EQ on the amp is a little less sensitive than I expected, but still fine. The LH500 somehow actually makes the volume and tone knobs on the bass more sensitive to adjustments. I think that's just because of how "clean" this amp is. Great bang-for-the-buck. Very solid construction and quality feel. Tone (with my bass and cabs) is really good, not "spectacular", but very good. Maybe instead of 2 1x15 cabs, a 4x10 + 1x15 would provide a more rounded tone, but again, with my current setup, sounds really big, warm and powerful. For the price, there's can't be much better out there. Unless you're playing an arena, this thing has enough oomph for small-medium clubs and outdoor parties. Almost too much for the basement. I would give it 4.5 stars out of 5 if Amazon did half-star ratings. For $349 new = totally SOLID, POWERFUL, QUALITY, BASS HEAD. So far, so good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017 by RecordRob

  • Heavy as hell but very powerful
Style: 1,100-Watt
Heavy has hell, and even more if set into a rack! But come on, its a 1,000 watts power head! Clean bass sound, easy to dial a sound setting. Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022 by Ricardo Ledesma Jimenez

  • and I absolutely love this amp
Style: 1,100-Watt
I am fairly new to the craft of Bass Playing, and I absolutely love this amp! One of the nicest features is that you can run multiple cabinets with it to dial in a particular sound or volume. I rarely have to use more than 5 on the master gain to completely give me the deep full bass sound that make a room breathe. ( you bass players know what I mean ) Simple controls and very clean! I have only used the Bridge (1000W) function a couple times and for small gigs it is more than enough to power 410 or even and 810 cabinet. I usually run two 410 fender cabinets unbridged, and it works sweet! I recommend this amp! You won't be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015 by Steve Vinson

  • Awesome Product
Style: 1,100-Watt
This thing is an absolute beast and gear nuts shipped it to me IN ONE DAY. Amazing amp it was time to stop messing around and get serious. Huge thanks to gearnuts for being an amazing seller
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020 by Danny

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