Hartke LX5500 Bass Head

500-watt Lightweight Bass Head with Tube Preamp

Discover the Hartke LX5500 Bass Head — a powerful 500-watt lightweight hybrid bass amplifier with tube warmth, Shape EQ, DI out, and pro-level controls. Perfect for gigs, studio, and rehearsals. Check features, specs, and best prices today!

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.

The Hartke LX5500 Bass Head delivers massive power in a lightweight design, making it a top choice for gigging musicians, studio players, and serious bassists. Powered by a 500-watt Class D amp with a 12AX7 tube preamp, it combines warmth, clarity, and punch in one compact head. Its advanced tone-shaping tools - including Shape, Frequency, Brite switch, onboard Drive, and Compressor - give you full control of your sound for any style of music.

Built for performance, the LX5500 also offers practical features such as balanced XLR DI output, aux input, headphone jack, and SpeakON/¼″ speaker outs, making it perfect for live shows, rehearsals, and recording environments. With its pro-level sound and portable build, the Hartke LX5500 stands out as one of the best-value bass heads in its class.

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