Hartke HD 75 Owner's Manual page 4

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hydrive HD75 or HD150 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 HD75 is a compact combo featuring a 75-watt amp with a 12" Hydrive Series
speaker and a 1" tweeter. The HD150 has a 150-watt amp with a 15" Hydrive
Series speaker and a 1" tweeter. 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, instructions for setting up and using the amp, plus full specifications.
If you purchased the amplifier in the United States you will 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 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 HD75 or HD150 was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and
service information.
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