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Hartke LH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head 

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A roadworthy amp designed for revolutionary sound.

The Hartke LH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head, like its big brother, has 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 brite and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze.

The 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.

Features

  • 500 watts of power @ 4 ohms
  • Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit
  • Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls
  • Selectable brite 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

The only real choice for players intent on substantial power and beautiful tone. Get it today!

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HartkeLH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head
 
3.3

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5.0

LH500, Great Tone!

By Nigel

from athens, ga

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Pros

  • Easy To Use Eq
  • Excellent tone
  • Quite Powerful

Cons

  • No Speakon Speaker Output

Best Uses

  • Live
  • Practice

Comments about Hartke LH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head:

Couldn't figure out how to edit my previous review on my non working unit. The LH500 provides a great tone. The fender style tone stack provides precisely what you need to dial in a great tone. It contains no extra knobs for mindless fiddling. Volume, bass, mid and treble. What more do you need. They do add a brite switch (that could of been left off, but I suppose some people need more options) and also a limiter. The sound is great from deep reggae style tone to rock to a modern hi-fi style tone. The 500 watts is insanely loud through my 8-10 cabinet. This amp has everything you need and nothing you don't!

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LH500 arrived not working

By Nigel

from athens, ga

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        Comments about Hartke LH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head:

        Product arrived in standard packaging with no outside rips, tears, etc on the box. However, when plugged in it did not function at all. Had to be sent back for an exchange.

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        4.0

        Lotsa Bang For The Buck

        By old bass dude

        from bfe

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        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Excellent Sound
        • Good Warmth
        • Portable
        • Powerful

        Cons

        • Limited Functions

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • Events
        • Home Studio
        • Performances
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about Hartke LH Series LH500 500 Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head:

        Strong power output, simple front panel and controls, warm sound due to tube preamp, balanced DI output. This is definitely a pro unit, but two things to remember: 1) EQ settings are a bit weird 2-10-2 is actually "flat" rather than 5-5-5. 2) Limiter is not adjustable, but no biggee. Also, volume pot does most of it's actual work between 5 and 8. None are actually real problems, just "personality quirks" to be aware of. Otherwise, plug it into your favorite cab(s)-the nicer the better- and let 'er rip. No problems.

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