Most people can spot a Hartke bass amplifier from a mile away. The signature aluminum cones are a dead giveaway in most cases. Many players have come to depend on these aluminum cones to attain their signature sound. On the other hand some players do not find them to be as warm as the more traditional paper cones. Hartke has come up with a way to satisfy those who sit on the fence. They have introduced a new amplifier and speaker cabinet system called the HyDrive.

The HyDrive continues to innovate by fusing paper and aluminum to create a very interesting and new concept in speaker design technology. By combining the aluminum with paper in the cone, a player will be able to retain the punch and clarity of the aluminum while adding warmth through the paper section.

The Hydrive will be available in three combo amplifier designs including a 1×15, 1×12, and 2×10 combination as well as three dedicated speaker cabinets in a 1×15, 4×10, and 8×10 configuration.

Hartke is one of the top selling bass amplifiers in the world, and the HyDrive is sure to make that fact continue in an upward trend. We have recently found out that we will be receiving a 2×10 combo amplifier for review when they are available to ship. Watch for the review coming soon.

Gary Allen