Hartke's KB12 Kickback bass combo ampis easy to tilt back for sublime clarity without floor rumbling --making it a perfect choice for on-stage monitoring. The classic Hartke Kickback 12 Bass Combo thathas backed up bass pros in the studio and on stage for years just gotbetter, a whole lot better! The new Hartke KB12 Kickback Bass Combofeatures the added muscle of a 500 watt Class D power amp and a premium12" HyDrive speaker for extraordinary performance in a ruggedlyportable, high power, tilt-back package.

The HyDrive Design The KB12's 12" HyDrive speaker featuresHartke's patented paper/aluminum hybrid cone technology for anexceptional blend of warmth and transient attack that can't be attainedby traditional all-paper bass speakers. The use of rare earth neodymiummagnets provides lightweight portability without sacrificing any of thelegendary Hartke tone.

Shape Your Tone Designed to produce a responsive bass tonethat's both tight and warm, the KB12 preamp provides users withcomprehensive tone control. Quickly dial in tone adjustments with theperfectly tuned 3-band EQ and Hartke's exclusive variable "Shape"circuit. When activated, the "Shape" knob varies the frequency range of aunique, fixed EQ curve that generates a dramatic variety of tone,color, and harmonics.

Kickback Versatility In addition to sitting upright, the KB12can be placed in the "kickback" position for better on-stage monitoringand clarity. The KB12 also features a headphone output for practice and abalanced XLR direct output to the mixer for live performance. With allnew high power amps and HyDrive speakers, the new HartkeKB12, and its big brother the KB15, have re-defined the standard for professional bass combos.

Features: - Lightweight Class D amplifier (500 watts output/250w RMS)
- 12" HyDrive paper/aluminum hybrid cone driver
- Neodymium magnet
- 2-way (upright and "kickback") cabinet design with dual rear ports
- Unique Shape EQ knob with variable filter (variable range 100Hz-900Hz)
- Full 3-band EQ (70Hz, 700Hz, 5 kHz)
- XLR direct output
- 1/4" headphone output
- 1/4" passive/active bass input
- Perforated steel grill
- Molded strap carry handle
- 28 pounds