The bass attack is a serious preamp and di that provides dual func tionality by incorporating great frontend tone shaping, along with a superclean balanced direct output to. Part of the new hydrive series, these speakers bridge the gap between high power and great tone. Hartke, hartke amps and hartke bass amp instrument pro. Simply used as an effects pedal between the guitar and amplifier, the hartke attack allows you to dial in your sound to perfection. For the money there is no other pedal that you could buy that is more versatile. On a poundforpound comparison, which is more worth the investment. Hartke vxl bass attack or sans amp bass driver di discussion in effects bg started by.
I also own a san amp bass driver which adds more beef than this but this is nice at far less than half the price so it is a very good value. The twobutton style stomp box has a three band eq for adjustments of bass, treble, and bright controls, plus a harmonic control that emulates the warmth and drive of a tube so well that youll never want to turn it off. Hartke bass attack vxl toneshaper pre amp di eq pedal preamp. The inevitable manhandling of the amp intransit goes straight to the amp. The hartke vxl pedal is black, probably the size of two boss sized pedals side by side. Noeffect type available, but many types of the modeled from the big rock to reggae greasy, all explained by a dixaine modeling of data in the manual.
Featuring the famous hartke shape circuit, extensive eq controls and stunning tube emulation, this pedal provides endless possibilities for attaining a more powerful, fullrange bass tone, from the grittiest. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the drive control offers some tasteful edge just a little or overthetop. Hartke s vxl bass attack pedal is a toneshaping pre amp that doubles as a direct box, featuring the famous hartke shape circuitry. We have 1 hartke vxl bass attack manual available for free pdf download. This is an analog di that can be powered by a nine volt battery, an ac adapter, or by phantom power. Basically it is a preamp pedal that emule sound lamp. And while thats not considered a proper way to emulate those specific tones, the point is that without that much effort, you really can recreate fairly convincing famous bass tones using just the sansamp and a jazz bass.
I like the hartke bass attack better than the sansamp. Am purchasing a shaper to add to my bass pedal board and have narrowed iy down to either the hartke bass attack or the tech21 bass driver di. The ability to power this bad boy off of phantom power from the main board of a pa system makes the hartke vxl bass attack an amazingly portable, versatile. A monster toneshaping preamp that doubles as a fullfeatured direct box, hartkes vxl bass attack preampdirect box offers expanded control over the tone of any bass rig. This is a great pedal especially if youre on a budget and its one of the best pieces of equipment that ive ever played so far.
Still this one rackmount bass preamp topped the ratings and is well worth a. Hartke bass attack 2 preampdirect boxeq pedal for sale. Noeffect type available, but many types of the modeled from the big rock to reggae greasy. Owners manual hartke vxl bass attack owners manual 44 pages. Hartke vxl bass attack preampdirect box for sale online ebay. Handling 300 watts of power, this full range system has 2 airflowcurved ports and an angled top section to provide highs and clarity to the bass player. Compra online pedal hartke hpvxl1 vxl bass attack preamp. Direct boxes hartke bass attack 2 preamp overdrive for sale. Treble and bright control harmonic control for tube drive emulation gold plated xlr direct output with selectable pre post.
Hartke vxl bass attack manuals manuals and user guides for hartke vxl bass attack. The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. Hauppauge, ny december 29, 2007 known for breaking new ground in bass amplification technology, hartke has done it again this time fusing paper and aluminum in their latest line of cabinets. The video demonstrates both electric and bass guitar as well as. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di preamp pedal gearank. In addition, the bass attack will operate via a 9volt battery, optional ac adapter or phantom power through the xlr no battery or adapter is needed when recording direct or running to a mixer. Hartke s vxl bass attack pedal is a toneshaping preamp that doubles as a direct box, featuring the famous hartke shape circuitry. A monster toneshaping preamp that doubles as a fullfeatured direct box, hartke s vxl bass attack preampdirect box offers expanded control over the tone of any bass rig. What bass tones can you get from a sansamp bass driver di. Hartkes vxl bass attack pedal is a toneshaping preamp that doubles as a direct box. Electroharmonix battalion bass preamp and di 72253 fromjapan. Get the tone shaping tools and distinctive sound of hartke, then send your signal straight to the mixing board with the bass attack pedal and di box.
I was very impressed with the hartke vxl bass attack, pre amp pedal, i was amazed at how sterile my sound was just plugging my guitar into my amp, this pre amp pedal brings out great tonal options i never knew about before, i would recommend this preamp bass attack pedal. The hartke bass attack pedal is a toneshaping preamp that doubles as a direct box, featuring the famous hartke shape circuitry. Hartke just places a lightly cardboard shrouded amp into a very cheap, flimsy, outer cardboard box with no extra padding, foam forms, or other isolation. I use a big muff pi and a holy stain clean in my loop and a digitech bass driver in the gain stage. Massive range of tones that dont sound artificial or over cooked if you push it. Hartke bass amps and pedals now in stock including combo amps, bass amp heads and bass amp cabs and the vxl bass attack pedal. The original bass driver di aka the bddi on forums and social media is a true classic in the bass world. In the last few years ive had a sansamp bddi, a dha vt1eq bass drive, and a hartke bass attack.
Click here see all details for hartke vxl bass attack preamp. Hartkes vxl bass attack pedal is a toneshaping preamp that doubles as a direct box, featuring the famous hartke shape circuitry. The shape eq is a notch filter that can be boosted or cut by adjusting the amount knob. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di distortion guitar effect pedal. Its the ultimate tool for both live bass performance and studio recording. Manuals and user guides for hartke vxl bass attack. Note that the phantom onoff button is missing, though you can still access the.
Hartke bass attack 2 bass preampdirect box with overdrive. Lots of pedals, and im sure the sans amp fits into this category, boost the signal to line level. Note that the phantom onoff button is missing, though you can still access the internal switch using a straight tool also, the battery bay cover is missing and that its previous owner. The hartke bass attack pedal gives you the ability to finally get the sound you want, and everything in between. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 bassdriverv2 tech 21 sansamp character series vt bass di. I like that that hartke vxl can be used as either a preamp, a passive or active di, and a distortion pedal. The paradriver has a stand alone mid cutboost and frequency select so its easier to add mids in, plus its more usuable for other instruments, inherently they are pretty much the same, but i would try a bassdriver before you count it out.
Featuring the famous hartke shape circuit, extensive eq controls and stunning tube emulation, this pedal. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. The bass attack is a serious preamp and di that provides dual func tionality by incorporating great frontend tone shaping, along with a superclean balanced direct output to send to your recorder or frontofhouse mixer. Electric bass preamp direct box with overdrive 6 hartke hpba2 bass. Your signal then passes through its active eq controls, which let you adjust treble, bass and presence. Victor wooten demos the hartke tx600 bass amp duration. You just bought the coolest and most useful tool a bass player can own, the hartke bass attack. A greenback hundo doesnt get you as much these days as it used to its not even enough to bride my alderman any more but at least it. Whether youre recording or playing live, hartke s vxl bass attack preampdirect box will give you the exact tone youve been searching for. Operating the bass attack setting up the bass attack the basic procedure for setting up and using your bass attack is simple and takes only a few minutes. Bass preampdi 44 pages amplifier hartke ac75 owners manual 24 pages summary of contents for hartke ha2500. Power the bass attack you can power the bass attack with a standard 9volt battery, a standard dc power adapter, or. In fact i think it is better than my sans amp bass di which costs more.
Page 1 ha2500 ha2500 2 250 watt bass amplifiers hartke hartke. The official german branch is the business sound service gmbh in rangsdorf d. It is in fair overall cosmetic condition, having acquired some wear from use. Currently we hold a total of 38 hartke products 28 of them are currently in stock. The bass attack is a serious preamp and di that provides dual functionality by incorporating great frontend tone shaping, along with a superclean balanced direct output to send to your recorder or frontofhouse mixer. The twobutton style stomp box has a three band eq for adjustments of bass, treble, and bright controls, plus a harmonic control that emulates the warmth and drive of a tube so well. Vx tone shaping preamp direct box famous hartke shape circuitry 3band bass. This hartke bass attack pedal has been tested and functions as it should. Hartke and victor wooten showcase new lx series bass amplifiers at namm 2020 hartke is celebrating the release of the new lx series bass amplifiers with. Remove all packing materials save them in case of need for future service. I need a di box and a distortion pedal and this is both of those things in one. This is an analog piece of gear that has 14 connections for an input and two parallel outputs, and it also has an xlr output. When an amp offers 12 different digital effects and six types of amp modelling i usually run in the opposite direction. The tubeemulation and optional soft saturation via the drive circuit made it capable of anything from subtle tone shaping to radical changes of expression.
Just an allaround great preamp and di for your bass. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is an awesome little box that offers both the flexibility of a direct input box, and the sound and control of a pedal. The bddi got moved on quickly, i liked the dha but it did a lot more than i needed it to, and the bass attack is great. Hartke partners with yamaki to expand colombia distribution hartke, an industry leader in bass amplification, announced today that it has signed a distribution. Wide range of hartke amps with rapid delivery from. Hartke vxl bass attack pedal, toneshaper preamp direct box new. Built primararly to be a direct interface, which it does well, it goes well beyond the scope of any normal di box. Hartke ba2 bass attack 2 preamp overdrive full ita. The 2200 houses 2 hartke aluminum cone 12 xl drivers and a 1 compression driver on a wide dispersion medium throw horn. The hartke vxl bass attack preampdirect boxequalizer is the ultimate versatile tool for any serious bass guitarist. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 bassdriverv2 tech 21 sansamp character series vt bass di sacvtbass2di. Hartke gets back on the attack with the new bass attack 2. Its ultraclean, flexible output stage and vast array of tone shaping controls include 14 and balanced xlr direct outputs and hartke s.
Sep 18, 2017 hartke ba2 bass attack 2 preamp overdrive full ita. New ehx electroharmonix battalion bass preamp and di effects. Hydrive is a brand new speaker design that is the result of more than three years of development. Hartke vxl bass attack pedal is a toneshaping preamp that doubles as a direct box, featuring the famous hartke shape circuitry. Page 9 hartke shape controls the shape stage of the bass attack 2 applies a specialized eq curve that can be swept through the instruments frequency band to enhance the sound of your bass guitar. This second generation of the hartke bass attack offers unique preamp tone sculpting capabilities.