{"product_id":"hartke-ha2500-tete-d-ampli-250w-4-ohms-rack-2u-27416","title":"HA2500 Amp Head 250W\/4 Ohms Rack 2u","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hartke HA2500 fits the spirit of the brand's \"workhorse\" heads: a bass amp designed to withstand rehearsals, gigs, and transport, while offering a maximum of front-panel adjustment tools. Within the Hartke lineup, it positions itself as a rack-mountable head that is both accessible and serious, focused on efficiency: power, fine equalization, and connectivity tailored for bassists who want to get straight to the point without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Amp Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis head is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e bassists seeking an amp that is easy to handle but sufficiently comprehensive to grow with. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003erehearsal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econcert\u003c\/strong\u003e settings (small to medium venues), and is also relevant for \u003cstrong\u003ehome studio\u003c\/strong\u003e use thanks to its XLR output. Style-wise, the HA2500 is comfortable with the rounded and clean \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e tone, the punchy \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e (slap), as well as \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e and heavier genres if you use fuzz or overdrive pedals upstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hartke HA2500 offers \u003cstrong\u003etwo inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate both passive and active basses, and a preamp architecture focused on flexibility with \u003cstrong\u003etwo transistor preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e. To shape your sonic signature, you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-band graphic equalizer\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows you to correct room acoustics, tame resonances, or boost presence frequencies without altering the overall balance. The \u003cstrong\u003ebass and treble contour controls\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitate quick live adjustments, while the \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e helps stabilize attack (useful for slap, pick playing, or evening out fingerstyle). Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003eeffects loop\u003c\/strong\u003e simplifies integration of your time-based or modulation effects, and the \u003cstrong\u003eXLR output\u003c\/strong\u003e allows direct connection to a mixing console for front-of-house or recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003etransistor\u003c\/strong\u003e -oriented design, the HA2500 delivers a \u003cstrong\u003efast\u003c\/strong\u003e response, a \u003cstrong\u003etight\u003c\/strong\u003e low end, and a clearly defined attack, helping the bass stay prominent in the mix, especially in a band context. In clean settings, it easily produces a clean sound with good \u003cstrong\u003eheadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e and appreciable definition on low notes. Pushing the gain and working the EQ can yield a more aggressive and percussive tone, perfect for funk and rock lines, and the amp handles pedals (overdrive, fuzz, preamp) very well for more saturated colors. In practice, this model is often associated with aesthetics ranging from rock to heavier styles, and is used by musicians like \u003cstrong\u003eBen Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRafael \"Rafa\" Barbosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating its effective \"plug-and-play\" positioning focused on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:3;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e250 Watts at 4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e2U rack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eactive and passive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hartke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358294003987,"sku":"27416","price":455.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/90f7991673bdd6545dbeaad4df20e3ef9bc5b4f6_MOGAR_2441267H19001_3b4c8581-ce12-47de-890c-68cbfa9cb8bf.jpg?v=1789436434","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/hartke-ha2500-amp-head-250w-4-ohms-rack-2u-27416","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}