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2020's Hartke LX5500 500-Watt Bass Head

$329

Category
Amplifiers
SKU
Y180493
In the shop since
Sep 21, 2026
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LX5500

500-watt Lightweight Bass Head with Tube Preamp

The LX5500 is a compact 500-watt amplifier that weighs just eight pounds and responds dynamically to any playing style. The Class A 12AX7 tube-powered preamp allows you to dial in an unlimited number of bass tones, while the lightweight Class D amp delivers 500 watts of true continuous power—enough to make any cab sing.

Features

  • 500 watts of continuous power @ 4 ohms
  • Class D bass amplifier that weighs 8lb
  • Classic 12AX7 Class A tube preamp circuitry
  • Tone stack EQ with Bass, Treble, Shape and Frequency controls
  • Brite button for top-end presence
  • Drive circuit for added distortion effect
  • Compressor knob controls bass dynamics
  • 1/4″ input jack compatible with active and passive instruments
  • 1/4" and twist-and-lock speaker jacks (compatible with Speakon® connectors)
  • 1/4" Effects Send and Return jacks
  • 1/8" Aux input
  • 1/8" Headphone output
  • 1/4" Tuner Output
  • Balanced XLR direct output with pre/post switch
  • Output Mute switch

(Used Condition - No Accessories Included)