Hartke - FullLine

2011

“ There’s never been a bass speaker like HyDrive. I’ve played through everything else that’s out there, and I chose Hartke for it’s amazing sound and reliability.”

VICTORWOOTENBéla Fleck and the Flecktones / SMV / Solo Artist

WELCOME TO THE NEW REVOLUTION.

Hartke revolutionized how we all listened to bass with the introduction of the aluminum cone driver.

Instantly recognizable, this aluminum driver’s transient attack and broad dynamics were embraced by a

generation of bass players.

While demand remains high for our classic products, we’re continuing to evolve and innovate with new

gear for bassists in all genres: from Rock and Metal to Jazz, R&B and Country.

Hartke bass cabinets are the preferred choice of artists worldwide. Our HyDrive Cabinets represent a

major leap forward in speaker technology. The HyDrive speaker incorporates an aluminum inner cone

fused with a paper outer cone to create a unique driver that delivers a smooth tone with high efficiency,

all while maintaining its durability. And our AK Cabinets, with traditional paper cone drivers, offer warm

tone with natural coloration and excellent power handling.

We’re also passionate about amplification. Hartke’s LH Amplifiers provide plenty of headroom to “open

up” your sound. And if you’re tone driven, our flagship Kilo Amplifier offers sonic versatility previously

unavailable in the Hartke line.

Beyond our renowned bass cabinets, amplifiers and combos, Hartke is committed to providing musicians

with the latest advances in acoustic and keyboard amps, pedals, tuners and strings.

Always driving the latest innovations in speaker and

amplifier technology, the Hartke revolution rolls on…

“ For me, Hartke is ‘THE SOUND’ of thrash metal bass. Their HyDrive bass cabinets are better than ever and, as a result, so am I.”

DAVIDELLEFSONMegadeth

HARTKE FULL-LINE CATALOG 2011

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HyDrive HX112Offering a warm, solid bottom end, the HyDrive HX112 is the perfect cabinet for road warriors everywhere. Its 300-watt driver gives you ample power handling in an extremely portable enclosure that weighs 30 pounds. Add a second HX112 for enough power to shake the stage at any venue.

• One 12-inch, 300 watt HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone driver

•1-inch titanium compression driver

•Specially tuned, ported cabinet design

• Impedance: Switchable between 4 and 8 ohms

•Weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)

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HyDrive HX810• Eight 10-inch, 250-watt HyDrive hybrid

cone speakers

• Quad-chambered sealed cabinet construction

•2000 watts power handling @ 4 ohms

•2.5-inch voice coil


HyDrive HX410• Four 10-inch, 250-watt HyDrive hybrid

cone speakers

•Dual-chambered sealed cabinet construction


•2.5-inch voice coil

•Weight: 70.4 lbs (31.9 kg)

HyDrive HX115• One 15-inch, 500-watt HyDrive hybrid

cone speaker


•3-inch voice coil


HyDrive represents a revolutionary improvement in bass speaker technology, fusing paper and aluminum cone drivers in a roadworthy speaker design that is more robust and efficient than anything available. HyDrive gives you the best of both worlds: the warm tone of traditional paper cones and the clear, punchy attack of aluminum.

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“ Hartke amps are ROCK SOLID! Tight, high definition, deep and glorious. I absolutely love playing through them!”

BILLYSHEEHANMr. Big / Solo Artist

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AK Cabinets represent the best in paper cone technology. These custom-crafted enclosures provide optimal tone, natural coloration and awesome power handling for any style of playing that you can rely on night after night.

VX Cabinets use paper cone drivers to deliver a classic tone that every bassist will love. These warm and punchy enclosures are built to last with a rugged body design that is perfect for any size gig.

AK410•Four 10-inch paper cone drivers


•Dual-chamber, sealed cabinet design

•500 watts power handling

•Speakon® and 1/4-inch inputs

•Weight: 64 lbs (141 kg)

VX410•Four 10-inch paper drivers

•One horn-loaded high frequency transducer


•Parallel 1/4-inch inputs


AK115•One 15-inch paper cone driver


•Specially tuned, ported cabinet design


•Speakon® and 1/4-inch inputs


VX115•One 15-inch paper driver

•One horn-loaded high frequency transducer


•Parallel 1/4-inch inputs


AK

VX

Cabinets

Cabinets

“ I am honored to be a long time Hartke player. Their aluminum cone speakers and 3500 amps are what I need to perform night after night. From my jazz gigs to the classic sound of Cream. Hartke is my sound.”

JACKBRUCECream

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Hartke changed the world of bass amplification with the introduction of the aluminum cone bass driver. By incorporating these aluminum drivers into a unique cabinet design, the XL Series provide clarity in mid-range harmonics and a transient response that highlight the natural articulation of your playing style. XL Cabinets are the original sound of Hartke.

410XL•Four 10-inch aluminum drivers


•Dual-chamber, dual-ported cabinet


115XL•One 15-inch aluminum driver


•Specially tuned, duct-vented cabinet design


4.5XL•Four 10-inch aluminum drivers

• Custom 5-inch aluminum cone high frequency driver


•“Expanded-design” tuned, ported cabinet


210XL•Two 10-inch aluminum drivers


•Single-chamber sealed cabinet design


NATEWATTS

XLCabinets

of Stevie Wonder

STU HAMM VICTOR WOOTEN DAVID ELLEFSON

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

BILLY SHEEHAN FRANK BELLO

ONE BASSIST AT A TIME.

“ Hartke amps and speakers have been essential to my sound for over 15 years. The tonal range they give me has allowed me to expand my musical boundaries. I just can’t be Stu without that Hartke sound.”

STU HAMMJoe Satriani / Solo

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HyDrive 112c • One 12-inch, 300 watt HyDrive neodymium

hybrid cone driver



•7-band graphic EQ


HyDrive 115c • One 15-inch, 300 watt HyDrive neodymium

hybrid cone driver





HyDrive 210c • Two 10-inch, 150 watt HyDrive neodymium

hybrid cone driver





HyDrive 5210• Delivers 350 watts to its internal 8 ohm

speaker system with two 10-inch HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers

• 1-inch titanium high frequency compression driver

•Weight: 83.8 lbs (38 kg)

HyDrive 5410• Delivers 500 watts to its internal 4 ohm

speaker system with four 10-inch HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers

• 1-inch titanium high frequency compression driver

•Weight: 104.8 lbs (47.5 kg)

The 5210 and 5410 combine the groundbreaking design of HyDrive speakers with the simplicity and power of the LH500 amplifier, resulting in professional bass combos that are highly portable and roadworthy.

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Perfect for performance, practice and monitoring, Kickback™ Combos combine aluminum driver technology with a conveinent tilt-back cabinet design.

Kickback 12•120 watts power handling

•One 12-inch aluminum driver

•3-band EQ

•XLR DI Out, headphone jack


A25•25 watts power handling


•4-band EQ




•7-band EQ


Kickback 15•120 watts power handling


•3-band EQ

•XLR DI Out, headphone jack




•4-band EQ




•7-band EQ


KENMACMILLAN

A Series

Kickback

Combos

Combos

A Series Combos provide the transient response and tone of their aluminum bass drivers in four compact designs. Each possess an arsenal of features bass players crave.

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With excellent power and tone, the VX3500 Combo is ideal for live performance use in small and medium-size venues and ensures reliable, professional performance night after night.

B150•15 watts power handling

•One 6-inch paper driver

• EQ with effects Send and Return



















•Four 10-inch VX paper cone drivers


•Powered by the model 3500 amplifier


B Series Combos are small, but serious and provide a punchy bass tone in five different models. With superior sound quality and a variety of features,

these combos are perfect practice amps for beginners or seasoned veterans.

PAULROMANKO

VX3500

B Series

Combo

Combos

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“ Hartke amps give the ultimate in power, punch and tightness that every player looks for.”

FRANKBELLOAnthrax

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Hartke’s Kilo raises the standard for bass amplification. Packed with an amazing feature set and more than enough power to drive any cabinet, Kilo is loaded with two massive power blocks that deliver 1,000 watts of true power. Kilo’s preamp circuitry includes a compressor, bass and treble shelving, limiter and overdrive switches, as well as a 10-band graphic EQ. Kilo is the ultimate bass amp for the player that demands complete control over every aspect of their tone.

• 1000 watts bridged mono, 500 watts power handling per side


•All-tube front end

•1/4-inch and Speakon® output connectors

•XLR balanced direct output with ground lift switch

With all the features you need for complete tonal control, HA Series Amplifiers ensure your sound is at its best no matter what kind of music you play.

LH1000• 1000 watts bridged mono, 500 watts of power

handling per side

•12AX7 Class A tube preamp circuit

•Selectable brite switch and limiter

•1/4-inch and Speakon® output connectors

LH500•500 watts power handling

•12AX7 Class A tube preamp circuit

•Selectable brite switch and limiter

•1/4-inch output connectors

HA2500•250 watts power handling @ 4 ohms

•Tube emulation and solid state preamps


•XLR output and effects loop


•Tube and solid state preamps




•Tube and solid state preamps



Kilo

LH Series

HA Series

Amplifier

Amplifiers

Amplifiers

LH Series Amplifiers utilize a Class A 12AX7 tube preamp that delivers warm, punchy bass tone. Its straightforward user interface includes a 3-Band EQ that makes it easy to “dial-in” your tone. Their rugged design and generous power output make them perfect for stage and rehearsals.

The Hartke expansion continues. From acoustic guitar and keyboard amps to bass strings, tuners and pedals, we have it all.

BEYOND BASS…

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Hartke has taken its experience in building great sounding bass amplifiers and brought it to the field of acoustic guitar amplification with the introduction of Acoustic Guitar Ribbon Amplifiers.

KM Amplifiers are the ideal solution for any keyboard player who needs a flexible mix/monitor system and demands a high quality amplifier to reproduce the sound, nuance and soul of their performance.

AC75•75-watt acoustic guitar combo

• Two 5-inch drivers and a 2-inch by 4-inch ribbon high frequency transducer



AC150•150-watt acoustic guitar combo

• Four 5-inch drivers and a 2-inch by 4-inch ribbon high frequency transducer



KM60•60-watt, 4-channel keyboard amplifier

•10-inch aluminum cone driver

•XLR microphone input, plus 4 mono inputs




•XLR microphone input, plus 4 mono inputs

•Rugged KickbackTM style cabinet




•Stereo mixer with mic input

•Innovative 2-way KickbackTM enclosure


Accoustic Guitar

Keyboard

Ribbon Amplifiers

Amplifiers

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•VX tone shaping pre-amp/direct box

•Famous Hartke shape circuitry

•3-band bass, treble and bright control

•Harmonic control for tube drive emulation

• Gold-plated XLR direct output with selectable pre/post and parallel 1/4-inch in/out

• Rugged extruded aluminum stomp box-style construction

HT12•Chromatic, guitar, bass and violin modes

•6 and 7 string guitar settings

•4, 5 and 6 string bass settings

•Powered by two AAA batteries (included)

FT50•Manual / Automatic pitch modes

•Multi-segment LED display

•Internal mic and instrument input

•Powered by 2 AAA batteries (included)

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VXL Bass Attack

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Bass Strings

Pre-Amp/Direct box

Instrument Tuners

Hartke bass strings come in 12 configurations, including 4 and 5 string sets of X-Light, Light, and Medium. They are long scale, nickel wound, hex core strings with color-coded beads for easy identification.

Hartke’s VXL Bass Attack Pedal, a dual-button stomp box with 3-band EQ and harmonic control, gives bass players the ability to get the sound they want, from low-end growl to round punchy highs, and everything in between.

Hartke’s HT12 and FT50 tuners feature compact designs with highly accurate circuitry, making them the perfect tuners for the stage, studio or practice sessions.

• X-Light 4-string Gauges: 40, 60, 75, 95

• Light 4-string Gauges: 45, 65, 80, 105

• Medium 4-string Gauges: 50, 70, 85, 105

• Light 5-string Gauges: 45, 65, 80, 105, 130

• Medium 5-string Gauges: 50, 70, 85, 105, 135

• Light 4-string Gauges: 45, 65, 80, 105

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Our world-renowned artists appear at all kinds of in-store clinics, meet-and-greets and workshops to showcase their musicality, as well as our gear. These product demonstrations and appearances provide a unique opportunity for fans and musicians of all ages. With one of the most active artist rosters, there’s always an event happening, no matter where you are in the world. Be sure to check them out at a dealer near you...

Frank Bello of Anthrax and David Ellefson of Megadeth begin their 2011 clinic tour in NYC.

Victor Wooten demonstrates his HyDrive rig in London.

Billy Sheehan performs live in Tokyo, Japan. JD DeServio showcases his Hartke rig in Anaheim, CA. Larry Hartke presents Jack Bruce with the 2011 International Bassist Award.

HARTKE PLAYERS CLUB

ADAM TRABISHHalifaxALEX ALESSANDRONIToo many to listALONZO JOHNSONPaul Simon / Elvis Costello BILL CLEMENTSIndependentBILLY SHEEHANMr. Big / Bx3BLAISE SISON The Family Stone / Session ArtistBOB MINNERTim McGraw / Faith HillBRET T TUGGLEFleetwood MacBRIAN WHEATTeslaBYRON MILLERLuther Vandross / SantanaCASEY SPINITKlikCHARLES MACKJames Cotton Blues BandCHAZ FRICHTELMichael McDonaldCHRIS BALLEWPresidents of the USACHRIS BRANDTHalifaxCHRIS HINDLEYNew AtlanticCHRIS JISIIndependentCHRIS SEVRENNeville brothers / Alan ToussaintCHUCK K AHLBrand New SinCHUCK GARRICAlice CooperDALE STEWARTSeetherDAN MONTEBucketheadDAVE COSTABoys Night OutDAVE KEYESWilly DevilleDAVE SANTOSBilly Joel / Crosby, Stills & NashDAVE ZZO2

DAVID ELLEFSONMegadethDAVID JOHNSONAaron NevilleDAVID PASTORIUSLocal 518DERRICK MURDOCK Jay Leno Show / Session ArtistDOUBLE ZKid CreoleEDDIE SPAGHET TISupersuckersEDDIE JACKSONQueensrycheEDWIN MCCAINEdwin McCainEMANUEL COLEStacy Mitchheart / BarkaysERIC BASSShinedownERIK LEONHARDTTantricEVAN SEINFELDBiohazardFRANCISCO CENTENOAretha Franklin / BroadwayFRANK BELLOAnthraxGARY BENNET TIndependentGARY TALLENTBruce Springsteen and the E Street BandGEORGE HAWKINSJohn Fogerty BandGREG MOOREEarth Wind and FireGREG SMITHTed Nugent / RainbowGUSTAVO AUED aka X51Powerman 5000 HARDGROOVEPublic Enemy / The BannedHERMAN JACKSONAmerican Idol BandJACK BRUCECreamJACK KNIGHT Funk FilharmonikJEFF BABKOJimmy Kimmel Live / Larry CarltonJEFF CARSWELLJaco Pastorius Band

JERVONNY “JV” COLLIERBruce HornsbyJIMMIE BONESKid RockJOHN “JD” DESERVIOBlack Label SocietyJOE PESSIATantricJOHN CONTESouthside JohnnyJOHN IRVINELMT ConnectionJOHN TORNReconJON RESHARDGreg Howe / Dave Weckel / Solo ArtistKEN “KB” MACMILLANNonpointKHARIPublic Enemy / The BannedKRISTEN BROK AWRocketLARRY CHANEYEdwin McCainLINCOLN SCHLIFERDonald Fagen / Warren Haynes LEE ZENOBuckwheat Zydeco / Cowboy StewLES JULYSolo ArtistMALCOLM BRUCEWest, Bruce Jr. and LaingMANOLO YANESEdwin McCainMARK EPSTEINJoe BonamassaMARK MENDOZATwisted SisterMARK WOODTrans-Siberian Orchestra / SoloMAT T HARRISBaptized in BloodMIKE HERRERAMxPx / TumbledownMIKE SCHOOLDENWakefieldMYCHAEL BINGHAMNearMissNATE WAT TSStevie WonderPAUL RANIERIMark Wood Experience / Solo

PAUL ROMANKOShadows FallPETER DAV YDUCKBrian Doerksen PETER SONNTAGFinal VirusRALPHE ARMSTRONGMahavishnu Orchestra / Frank ZappaRAPHAEL DU VALLEIndependent RICHARD PAT TERSONMiles Davis / David Sanborn RITCHIE OWENSDolly PartonRONNIE FOSTERSolo ArtistRUBEN RODRIGUEZSession / IndependentRUFUS JACKSONAlicia Keys / Christina AguileraSTEPHEN MATHEWSCrash RomeoSTEVE FERLAZZOAvril LavigneSTU HAMMBx3 / Independent THOMAS MARTINIDistorted VoicesTIM KINGSoilTIM SAGEREcho ScreenTOM DICARLODuke EllingtonTOMMY FURARJesse MalinTONY DONEGANMashtun GraceTONY GENTRYBar-KeysTONY SMITHLarry Carlton / Grover Washington TRAE PIERCEBlind Boys of AlabamaVICTOR WOOTENBéla Flek / SMV / SoloVINCENT DENNISIce-T’s Body CountWILL LEEDavid Letterman Show / Fab Faux WIX WICKENSPaul McCartney

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