The Hartke LX8500 bass amp is a beast. Delivering 800 watts of true, continuous power shaped by a Class A tube preamp the LX8500 amplifier is clearly designed for the big gig. Lean and unbelievably powerful, the LX8500 brings the thump, growl, bite and bark (AKA volume) you expect from a professional touring amplifier, without the back-breaking setup. Weighing in at just 8.5 pounds, the LX8500 is a no-compromise solution for serious bass players that need an amp that works as hard as they do.

Sculpt Your ToneThe LX8500's Tone Stack EQ is tailored to capture the character of your bass as soon as you plug in. Equipped with traditional style Treble and Bass knobs, as well as a footswitch selectable mid filter Frequency and Shape controls, the LX8500 provides maximum control over your sound. The switchable Brite button subtly boosts the upper frequencies of the strings and highlights natural harmonic overtones.

Performance ControlThe LX8500 provides essential on-board effects designed to enhance your playing and add extra options to your performance arsenal. An integrated Drive control can be used to add a touch of grit or throttled-out for an authentic fuzz tone (selectable via foot switch). The variable Compressor 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.