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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: Bass Guitar


Material: Metal,Steel


Output Wattage: 500


Compatible Devices: Bass Guitar


Output Wattage: 500


Number of Bands: 4


Speaker Size: 4 Inches


Power Source: Solid-state


Output Channel Quantity: 1


Amplifier Type: Hybrid


Connector Type: 6.35mm Jack, XLR


Audio Output Mode: Balanced (XLR), Unbalanced (1/4-inch)


Color: Black


Enclosure Material: Metal,Steel


Item Weight: 27.35 Pounds


Brand: Hartke


Model Name: LH500


Global Trade Identification Number: 60, 78


UPC: 809164008460 809164009078


Manufacturer: Samson


Model Number: HALH500


Mfr Part Number: HALH500-UK


Warranty Description: 1 year parts and labor.


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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
    • 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
    • Hartke gear rocks.
Style: 500-Watt
I'm very good quality for 500 W. The outputs only say 8 Ω. It would be better if it were clear, cut instructions on if it would run at 4 Ω.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026 by Jay combs
    • 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
    • an amazing head for not a lot of cash
Style: 500-Watt
ive played this head before and knew i had to have one. once this head is dialed in (which did not take long at all) coupled with my Kustom Deep End 8x10 it sounds just amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2013 by Rod Dease
    • Hartke is solid
Style: 500-Watt
Order this Hartke and it's working fine. Coupled with a Hartke cab with four speakers. Handles large and small rooms as well.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013 by Keoki
    • Nice step up from a combo amp
Style: 500-Watt
I happy about the quality of this amp. I spent a lot of time researching because I was on a budget. I am glad I chose this one. It feels very solid, rugged and well made. I am also happy I can mount this to a rack someday if i choose. I picked this one over the 3500 because of the additional power. I also heard that the new 3500's are not as good as the classic ones. I am playing out of a less-than-top-of-the-line 8 Ohm 4x10, in a punk rock band, and I usually crank this to about 7 or 8, and it barely gets warm. I would love to see what it could do on a high quality 4 ohm 8x10. It has definitely been a step up from my Peavey Max 115. Between the active electronics on my bass and the knobs on this amp, I can usually balance the sound pretty well so as to not lose any highs. Would recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014 by Joe
    • A+ transaction A+ transaction
Style: 500-Watt
Review Image by Sebastian
Fast shipping fast response time the amp worked perfectly used it for 7 practices and one show so far any it has worked flawlessly A +++ all around.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016 Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016 by Sebastian

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