Unleash monstrous bass tone with the Hartke LX8500, a compact 800-watt powerhouse designed for serious players. This lightweight head delivers a mighty thump, growl, and bite, making every performance legendary without the back-breaking hassle. Sculpt your perfect sound using the intuitive Tone Stack EQ, featuring a 12AX7 tube preamp for classic warmth and a footswitch-selectable Drive for gritty fuzz. It's built gig-ready with essential connections, ensuring you're always ready to rock the stage, studio, or rehearsal space.
| Output Power | 800 watts @ 4 ohms, 525 watts @ 8 ohms |
| Preamp Type | Class A with 12AX7 Low Noise High-Mu Twin Triode |
| Amplifier Class | Class D |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 14 x 12 x 3 inches (355 x 300 x 73 mm) |
| EQ Controls | Bass, Treble, Shape, and Frequency |
| Effects | Integrated Drive (distortion), Variable Compressor, Brite Switch |
| Inputs | 1/4" instrument jack (active/passive compatible), 1/8" Aux input |
| Outputs | 1/4" and twist-and-lock speaker jacks, 1/8" Headphone output, 1/4" Tuner Output, Balanced XLR direct output |
| Footswitch Control | Two TRS jacks for Drive, Effects Loop, Brite, and Frequency |
































