Hartke HD500
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Hartke
HD500
Product Info
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The HD500 is a solid, no-frills bass combo that delivers Hartke's characteristic punch and clarity. It's a great choice for gigging bassists needing a reliable, affordable amp with a clean, defined sound – perfect for rock, funk, and even some modern pop where you want a focused low-end.
Product Description
- Hartke HD500
- Bass Combo
- Power: 500 W
- Equipped with 2x 10 "paper / aluminum neodymium speakers
- Class D power amplifier
- 3-band EQ
- Volume and Shape controls
- FX loop
- Headphone output
- XLR DI output
- Dimensions: 521 x 495 x 305 mm
- Weight: 16 kg
PROS
- • Hartke’s signature tight, defined low-end presence is noticeable.
- • Neodymium speakers deliver surprisingly punchy and clear mids.
- • The 3-band EQ offers useful shaping capabilities for most genres.
- • Compact size and Class D amp make it relatively lightweight for its power.
CONS
- • The EQ isn't as flexible as more modern amp modeling options.
- • The 10-inch speakers limit extreme low-frequency extension.
- • Shape control can be a little unpredictable and hard to dial in.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
500
Speaker
2x 10 inpaper / aluminum neodymium
EQ Bands
3
DI Output
XLR
Effects
FX Loop
Weight
16 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HD500 sits nicely in the middle – more power and headroom than the HD150, but less than the HD75, and a slightly different voicing.
It's a mono FX loop; designed for single-amp setups, not stereo effects processing.
The DI output is clean and usable for recording, though you might want to pad it down slightly depending on your interface’s input sensitivity.
