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Hartke LX5500 500-watt Bass Head

500W Bass Head with Tube Preamp, Class D Output Section, 3-band EQ, FX Loop, and XLR Direct Out

Affordable Pro 500-watt Bass Head From Hartke

If you’re in the market for an affordable professional 500-watt bass amp head that can ace any stage gig or studio session, Sweetwater recommends giving the Hartke LX5500 a serious consideration. For the ultimate in punchy tone, compact gigability, and brute power, the LX5500 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. And for pro smoothness and punch, you've got convenient, one-knob compression. It's all packed neatly into a sleek, lightweight chassis with a cool built-in handle. Any way you slice it, the Hartke LX5500 is an incredible value.

The famous Hartke Tone Stack

Nail any bass guitar tone instantly with Hartke’s renowned Tone Stack EQ. Designed for rich bass tone and flexibility, the LX5500 provides the familiar bass and treble controls as well as Frequency and Shape knobs for extensive control over midrange frequencies. In addition, the “Brite” button can be engaged to boost high frequencies, bringing out the singing top end of your bass, along with natural harmonic overtones for a distinctively vivid, modern sound.

Drive and Compression

The LX5500 includes two must-have effects that will enhance your playing and expand your tonal palette. The onboard Drive control lets you dial in tube harmonic distortion for a tasteful amount of added grit, fully fuzzed-out drive — and all points in between. Compression is a food group for bassists, and the Hartke LX5500 has you covered with an easy-to-use, yet highly effective one-knob compressor that adds presence and punch to your attack for fat bass lines that sit perfectly in the track, while smoothing out transients for slap and pop techniques.

Full professional I/O

Lightweight enough to bring anywhere and versatile enough to use with any setup, the Hartke LX5500 is a perfect bass amplifier for stage, studio, and practice room. An XLR direct out with pre- and post-EQ settings lets you connect directly to a PA or recording console. The 1/8-inch headphone jack is great for silent practice sessions while 1/8-inch aux input can be used to connect your smartphone or MP3 player and play along with your favorite tracks.

Hartke LX5500 Features:

12AX7 tube preamp section; Class D output
500 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
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

Specification	Detail
Type	Hybrid
Number of Channels	Single Channel
Output Power	500W Class D
Compression	Yes
EQ	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), 1 x 1/4" (tuner)
Headphones	1 x 1/8"
Effects Loop	Yes
Cooling System	Internal, Side Air Vents
Power Source	Standard IEC AC cable
Height	2.6"
Width	14"
Depth	10.6"
Weight	7.9 lbs.

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