{"product_id":"hartke-lx8500-800w-amplifier-head-for-electric-bass","title":"Hartke LX8500 800W Amplifier Head for Electric Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLX8500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compact 800 watt amplifier designed for the big gig. Lean and remarkably robust, the LX8500 brings the thump, growl and bite you expect from your favorite amplifier without the back-breaking setup. Weighing in at just 8.5 pounds, this amplifier features a responsive 12AX7 tube-powered preamp that adds plenty of warmth and bassy richness, backed up by 800-watts of real, continuous power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSculpt Your Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eHartke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etone stack EQ section is tailored to capture the character of the bass guitar as soon as you plug in. Equipped with traditional Treble and Bass knobs, as well as a footswitch selectable mid filter Frequency knob and Shape knob that sets the depth of the filter. The Brite button can be selected to boost high frequencies, bringing out the top-end of the bass as well as highlight natural harmonic overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTonal Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LX8500 provides essential onboard effects designed to enhance your playing and add extra options to your tonal arsenal. An all new integrated Drive control can be used to add a touch of grit or throttled-out for an authentic fuzz tone and is selectable via foot switch. A variable Compressor knob can be used to smooth out transients, add punch and presence to your attack – as well as balance dynamics for players that employ slapping, tapping and thumb-picking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.samsontech.com\/site_media\/cms\/pages\/lx-series\/lx8500-back-1500px-v2.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"525\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGig-Ready Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal amplifier for the stage, studio and practice room, the LX8500 offers all the essential connections and features in a single compact and lightweight package. An XLR Direct Out with a Pre and Post EQ selection allows for direct connection to a PA or recording console. An 1\/8” headphone output allows for silent practice sessions while an 1\/8” auxiliary input can be used to connect phones or MP3 players. An effects loop with Send and Return connections can be used with your favorite time-based effects as well as onboard 1\/4” tuner output. The LX8500 features two TRS footswitch inputs to engage Drive, Effects Loop, Brite and Frequency parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800 watts of continuous power @ 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass D bass amplifier that weighs 8.5lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 12AX7 Class A tube preamp circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone stack EQ with Bass, Treble, Shape and Frequency controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrite button for top-end presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive circuit for added distortion effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor knob controls bass dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4″ input jack compatible with active and passive instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" and twist-and-lock speaker jacks (compaitble with Speakon® connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" Effects Send and Return jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8\" Aux input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8\" Headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" Tuner Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR direct output with pre\/post switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Mute switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x TRS footswitch jacks for Drive, Effects Loop, Bite and Frequency parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hartke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31798845800527,"sku":"HALX8500","price":819.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/products\/1577700949_IMG_1296071.jpg?v=1693409810","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/hartke-lx8500-800w-amplifier-head-for-electric-bass","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}