About HyDrive - HyDrive transducers represent a revolutionary improvement in bass speaker technology and a major leap forward, fusing paper and aluminum in a roadworthy speaker design that is more robust and efficient than anything available.
With Hartke's HyDrive series, you get the best of both worlds: the warm tone of traditional paper cones and the clear, punchy attack of aluminum. HyDrive's patented Hybrid Cone Technology produces a speaker that uses an outside paper cone to push a warm, deep low frequency and an inner aluminum cone that produces mids and highs that cut, yet still remain sweet.
One of the most important advances with the HyDrive speaker is its power-to-weight ratio. A HyDrive speaker weighs 40% less than traditional speakers and delivers 250 watts for the highest power-to-weight ratio of any bass speaker available. But the innovation runs even deeper. Because of its cast aluminum frame and neodymium magnets, HyDrive speakers operate cooler and deliver more reliable power handling at peak performance.
The best selling bass head in the industry, the legendary Hartke HA3500 is now available in a new format that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the ears. The new Hartke HA3500 features all the same rock-solid performance and features the original model released back in 1990, with 350 watts of clean Hartke power and punch. The HA3500 includes selectable passive or active input, tube and solid-state preamps, variable compression, 10-band graphic EQ, high/low frequency contour control and a direct XLR output.
The new edition features the new silver-face front panel, and we’ve built the amp into a vintage-style wood enclosure. Now this classic amp looks and performs better than ever.
Power: 350 watts at 4 ohms, 250 watts at 8 ohms
Updated front panel, double-height wooden cabinet
Selectable Tube & Solid-State Preamps
Active and Passive Inputs - Rotary Bass & Treble Contour Controls
10-Band Graphic EQ - Balanced XLR Direct Output
List Price $660 Our Price $459.95
LH-500 Bass Amplifier Head
The LH500, 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.
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
Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles
List Price $704 Our Price $449.95
Bass Combo Amplifiers
B-150 1x6.5" Bass Combo Amplifier
A great practice amp, the B150 features a 6.5"driver that sounds full and punchy despite its compact size. It is driven by a 15 Watt amp and includes a 3-band EQ, an effects loop and line and headphone outputs.
•1x6.5" Paper driver
•Power: 15 watts
•Effects Send and Return
•Signal-To-Noise: 67 dB
•Dynamic Range: 80 dB
•Dimensions: 13.5" (H) x 15" (W) x 8.7" (D)
•Weight: 23.2 lb.
List Price $130 Our Price $99.95
B-300 30 Watt Bass Combo Amp 1X10
The B300 combines a 10" bass driver and 30 watts of power. 3-band EQ and a preset Shape circuit. Dedicated effects loop, buffered input, a line level output and headphone output.
•1x10" Paper driver
•Power: 30 watts
•Effects Send and Return
•Signal-To-Noise: 66 dB
•Dynamic Range: 75 dB
•Dimensions: 17.1" (H) x 14.7" (W) x 9.5" (D)
•Weight: 32 lb.
List Price $235 Our Price $169.95
115 Bass Cabinets
AK-115 - Bass Cabinet
Hartke revisits the traditional paper cone driver with the new AK series of bass cabinets. These cabs offer exceptionally warm tone, natural coloration and awesome power thanks to their custom crafted paper cone drivers and specially tuned enclosures.
We're known for innovation and tone, so we're adding the Hartke touch to the classic paper cone driver to keep our line of cabinets as diverse and widely appealing as possible. We designed the new AK series to deliver awesome power and terrific tone for all those paper cone loyalists. AKs are killer cabinets that give you a classic rock tone that you can rely on night after night.
The AK115 houses one 15-inch 400 watt paper cone driver to ensure those deep low frequencies push through with power and clarity. For enhanced performance on the top end, the AK115 also employs a 1-inch titanium compression driver, effectively rounding out the full range of tonal dimensions that can be produced by the bass guitar. The cabinet also provides both parallel Speakon® and 1/4-inch inputs for true connecting convenience.
The AK115 has the perfect enclosure to aid in proper dispersion and complement the sound of its speakers. Its specially tuned, ported cabinet design was specifically engineered to extend low frequencies and provide better bass projection, ensuring all the power and tone of the paper drivers is dispersed with great precision and articulation. Plus, with its rugged construction and removable casters, the AK115 is built tough and ready for the road.
List Price $519.99 Our Price $449.95
HX-115 - HyDrive Bass Cabinet
HyDrive transducers represent a revolutionary improvement in bass speaker technology and a major leap forward, fusing paper and aluminum in a roadworthy speaker design that is more robust and efficient than anything available.
With Hartke's HyDrive series, you get the best of both worlds: the warm tone of traditional paper cones and the clear, punchy attack of aluminum. HyDrive's patented Hybrid Cone Technology produces a speaker that uses an outside paper cone to push a warm, deep low frequency and an inner aluminum cone that produces mids and highs that cut, yet still remain sweet.
One of the most important advances with the HyDrive speaker is its power-to-weight ratio. A HyDrive speaker weighs 40% less than traditional speakers and delivers 250 watts for the highest power-to-weight ratio of any bass speaker available. But the innovation runs even deeper. Because of its cast aluminum frame and neodymium magnets, HyDrive speakers operate cooler and deliver more reliable power handling at peak performance.
List Price $640 Our Price $599.95
Hartke Systems is a brand of electronics best known for their bass guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets. They also produce amplifiers and speakers for electric guitar, keyboard, acoustic guitar, as well as effects pedals, strings and other accessories.
