This is a price guide for Hartke bass amps, covering the most popular options including combos and some of their amp heads. While it doesn't include all of their amps, we can easily update this list if you let us know in the comments section below.
Most of their most current inventory is included.
Note that we've excluded the Hartke bass cabinets which are also very popular, but don't fall under the category of an amplifier.
Hartke's price range is pretty average at least for combo amps and heads. They have some bundles that include their cabinets and an amp head, which can run over $1000. But if you don't count the cab, their amps are very reasonably priced.
They're a popular and well-respected brand that's not going to break the budget.
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Hartke Bass Amp Price Guide from Amazon Only
We keep Amazon pricing separate from other retailers since they have a different agreement for displaying prices. But as far as you would be concerned, their price points are roughly the same as everywhere else. They're just not the first name you think about when buying a bass amp, but they do carry a lot of Hartke products.
Prices accurate as of Mon, March 20th, 2023.
Hartke Bass Amp Price Guide from Multiple Retailers
Most major music gear retailers carry Hartke combo amps and cabinets. In fact, they seem more widespread than most brands and products we pull pricing for. In this table the amps are sorted by price. For some reason, the table piles in a few Sweetwater options at the end, so keep that in mind.
Again, you should see most of the Hartke bass amps here, but not necessarily all of them.
Price Alert
This price alert tool will email you when any of the amps on the above list hit the price target. Though in its simplest form, it tracks the lowest priced product in the list. If a price goes down (or up) and hits your target, you'll get an email to let you know.
Price History for Lowest Priced Hartke Bass Amp
Our price history chart tracks the lowest price from the above table which may or may not be helpful to you. This is probably one of the really simple HyDrive amps, which are basically a speaker with a three-band EQ.
It's possible that if the price of cheaper amps change, the more expensive ones will change as well. Use this chart to get a general idea of how prices are fluctuating.
Price History for Hartke 15W Bass Combo 6.5in HyDrive Speaker 3B EQ
Statistics
| Current Price | $129.99 | March 16, 2023 |
| Highest Price | $129.99 | December 22, 2022 |
| Lowest Price | $129.99 | December 22, 2022 |
Last price changes
| $129.99 | December 22, 2022 |
How do I find Hartke bass amp prices?
The simplest way to find prices for Hartke bass amps is to just browse around to retailers and sort by brand.
If you go to the bass amps section in Sweetwater, you'll have an option to sort by brand on the left. Just select Hartke and that will give you all the Hartke amps with current pricing.
You'll also be able to see promo offers and freebies, if there are any available.
Our pricing page - the one you're on now - is also a consolidated resource that gives you pricing from multiple vendors, so it's more convenient than visiting each site separately.
Google also has some curated pricing features if you just search for the Hartke amp you're interested in.
Here's a quick summary:
- Visit retailer sites and sort by brand
- Check back to this page for updated pricing from multiple vendors
- Use Google shopping and curation features for specific Hartke bass amps
What are the best Hartke bass amps?
The most ideal setup for a Hartke bass amp is to go with an amp head like the TX300 or the LH500 and then pair it with one of the HyDrive cabinets. This will get you a great setup for less than $1000.
If you don't need the speaker cab, that makes things even easier. The TX300 and LH500 both have direct outs to let you go to a PA system, mixer, or audio interface.
These days, you can get away without having a combo amp.
Features to Watch For
Here are a few features to keep an eye on when buying a Hartke bass amp:
- Direct out or headphone out
- Active/passive inputs
- Three-band EQ
- Limiter
- Speaker outputs available
- Wattage
These are good things to consider when buying any bass amp. As we mentioned in the above paragraph, direct outs are particularly important if you plan to go without a speaker cab.
How are prices set?
Materials and commodities will fluctuate, causing most products to change in price, and bass amps are no exception.
That said, musical instruments tend to stay more static than other areas of the economy. You'll also have changes depending on which versions of each amp they're releasing or phasing out.
Most music gear companies will release yearly versions of their products, just like car companies.
But overall, there are a lot of variables in play that are hard to predict.
At the end of the day, prices are set at the manufacturer's discretion.
Used Prices
Used prices will depend most heavily on simple supply and demand. The more rare and more in demand a piece of gear is, the more expensive it will be on sites like Reverb and eBay.
Questions and Comments
Do you have questions about our Hartke bass amp price guide? Maybe you want to see another amp included.
If you do, drop it in the comments section below.
Also keep in mind: These prices are updated in real time, so check back to easily keep tabs of fluctuations.
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