Hartke HA5500 Bass Amplifier Head

The Hartke HA5500 can be found on stages all over the world being used by pro musicians. The HA 5500 provides 500 watts of power at 4 ohms which will shake the foundations of any venue! As with all Hartke bass amps, the HA5500 head offers superb sound and value for money. Two Pre-Amp input knobs allowing custom blending of tube and solid state tone, and ten-band graphic EQ, make the 5500 ideal for the player who wants plenty of power and control. The dedicated preset button allows you to set an EQ curve and two fully adjustable contour knobs provide even more shaping of your tone. A built-in adjustable compressor adds real "punch" to your bass sound, and also allows you to smooth out volume differences between notes. Bullet proof build quality and professional features make the 5500 fully road-worthy. The included rack ears mean you can make this part of your rack mount set-up. Two independent inputs accommodate both passive and active bass guitars. LEDs that show you the settings of the graphic equalizer in low-light environments as well as a two-colour LED that continuously shows the status of the compression circuitry in response to your playing. Electronically balanced direct output provides routing signal to professional mixing consoles for both live performance and recording environments. A ground lift switch helps prevent hum or buzz from entering the signal, and a pre/post switch allows the direct signal to be derived either before or after the amp EQ section.With all the features you need for complete tonal control, along with ample power and rugged design, the HA5500 will ensure complete bass euphoria no matter what kind of music you play.