Hartke LH-500 2-stars Reviews

I have had this for about six years now, so it has been well tested.

I am still using this amp head, but just after the warranty ran out I had major problems with it. The sound started to cut out and come on again randomly, once at a gig which had me running around trying to get an amp off another bass player. Not good.

After investigating it I discovered it was the thermal overheat protection which was faulty, so I bypassed it with an extra switch and it has worked ever since only of course under a watchful eye [and nose].

It is also much noisier than when I bought it. I did find an post online by someone who said parts of the circuit were wired wrongly and I believe him. He said he contacted hartke but they didn't seem to care enough to do anything about it.

My advice is DON'T BUY it's a waste of money

A stable amp, but nothing more

If you just want sound coming out of your speakers and is not too picky about HOW it sounds. Buy this one. It's a standard amp that will make your bass audible.

It doesn't sound very good, but not exactly bad either. It just sounds...

It's very easy to use though, so for beginners it's a sensible choice but it'll probably end up being sold for an upgrade very soon, if the beginner wants power. It's pretty weak.

It IS however a solid build that won't break easily.