Hartke Kilo 1000 Bass Amplifier Head (1000 Watts)

The Hartke Kilo raises the standard for bass amplification. Developed with the HyDrive speakers in mind, this amp provides the power and tone capabilities to drive our revolutionary cabs, with enough versatility to work with any other cabinet on the market. Packed with an amazing feature set and power to spare, the Kilo is the bass head that discerning players demanded. Two separate power blocks deliver a true 1,000 watts at 4 ohms in bridged mono or 500 watts per side in either stereo or dual mono.

Our classic Hartke Shape Control and Bass Attack Overdrive are onboard, as well as three 12AX7 tubes, a variable compressor, bass and treble shelving, limiter switch, tube EQ and 10-band graphic EQ for complete control over every aspect of your tone. The Kilo also features XLR balanced direct outputs, as well as both 1/4-inch and Speakon output connectors.

The Kilo provides robust, full-range tone that will shake the foundation for discriminating players in any style of music. And these demanding players will choose the Hartke Kilo because it gives them unrivaled tone control and plenty of power. An enduring design that features a three-rackspace chassis, milled aluminum faceplate and oversized handles also offers the assuredness that any bassist can be perfectly comfortable taking this amp on the road. Thanks to its power, resiliency and tonal versatility, the Hartke Kilo emerges as a trendsetter on the bass amplification market.

Technical Info

True 2 x 500 watts of power, 1,000 watts bridged mono

Three 12AX7 tubes

10-band graphic EQ

Bass and Treble shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls

World-famous Hartke Shape Control and Bass Attack Overdrive

Variable compressor

Deep and brite switches

Limiter switch

Front panel tuner output jack

Direct output with level control and select switch to choose input, compressor, EQ or effects

XLR balanced direct output with ground lift switch

Footswitch jacks for optional footswitch to control Overdrive, EQ, effects and mute

1/4-inch and Speakon output connectors

Three-rackspace chassis with milled aluminum faceplate and oversize handles

2x500 watts; 3x12AX7 preamp. 10-band EQ, Speakon, 1/4" outs.