Introduction - Hartke HD50 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hydrive HD25 or HD50 Bass Combo Amplifier from
Hartke! We know you don't like reading owners manuals, but you've just purchased one
of the finest bass combos around, and we want to tell you about it. So, before you plug
in and start playing, we'd like to suggest you take just a few moments to scan these
pages.
The HD25 is a compact combo featuring a 25-watt amp with an 8" Hydrive Series
speaker. The HD50 has a 50-watt amp with a 10" Hydrive Series speaker. Hartke
Hydrive transducers are a radical change, and improvement, in bass speaker technology.
The unique hybrid cone speaker is constructed using an outside paper cone, producing
deep and warm low frequencies, and an inside aluminum cone which produces mids
that cut, yet are still sweet. The versatility of the Hydrive HD Combos makes them ideal
for bassists playing jazz, funk, country, roots rock, metal or for whatever style you create.
In these pages, you'll find a description of the many features of your Hydrive bass
amplifier combo, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step
instructions for setting up and using the amp, additional information about equalization,
plus full specifications. You'll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don't forget
to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support and so we
can send you updated information about this and other Hartke and Samson products
in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.hartke.com) for complete
information about our full product line.
We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your
sales receipt.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
Dealer name: _____________________________________________
With proper care and maintenance, your Hydrive HD Combo will operate trouble-free
for many years. Should the product ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA)
number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-
6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your HD25 or HD50
was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty
details and service information.
HD Series Combos
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