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Description

Elevate your bass performance with the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet, a powerhouse designed for serious musicians seeking unparalleled clarity and power. Featuring eight state-of-the-art 10" HyDrive speakers, this cabinet combines paper and aluminum cone technology, offering a perfect balance of warmth and attack. Each speaker is designed to handle up to 500 watts, ensuring you can fill any venue with rich, articulate sound.

The HyDrive 810 is engineered to deliver exceptional tone across the entire frequency spectrum. Its reinforced construction and robust design make it a reliable choice for both touring professionals and studio artists. With its superior projection and tonal integrity, this cabinet stands out in any setup, providing the depth and precision required for modern bass playing.

Whether you're playing slap, fingerstyle, or with a pick, the HyDrive 810 responds with agility, making it an ideal match for versatile bassists. Its innovative speaker design also ensures consistent performance, minimizing distortion even at high volumes.

Key Features:

  • Eight 10" HyDrive speakers with paper and aluminum cones
  • 2,000 watts power handling for powerful, clear sound
  • Dual-chamber, sealed cabinet design for enhanced projection
  • Rugged construction suitable for on-the-road reliability
  • High-quality components for superior tone and durability
  • Versatile sound suitable for various musical styles and techniques

Product specs

Brand Hartke
Model HyDrive 810 2000-Watt 8x10" Bass Speaker Cabinet
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Bass Cabinets
Color Family Black
Impedance 8 ohms
Power Handling (Watts) 2000
Speaker Configuration 8x10"

FAQs

What is the power handling capability of the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet?

The Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet can handle up to 2000 watts of power, making it suitable for both large venues and demanding performance settings.

How many speakers are in the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet and what size are they?

The Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet features eight 10-inch speakers, providing a full and powerful sound ideal for bass guitar amplification.

What is the impedance of the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet?

The Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet has an impedance of 8 ohms, which is compatible with most bass amplifiers.

Is the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet suitable for gigging musicians?

Yes, with its 2000-watt power handling and 8x10" speaker configuration, the Hartke HyDrive 810 is designed to deliver robust performance suitable for live gigs and large venues.

How does the Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet contribute to the overall tone?

The HyDrive technology combines paper and aluminum cone speakers, providing a warm, punchy tone with clear mids and highs, ideal for a variety of music genres.

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet.

User experience

  • Hartke's aluminum/paper cone speakers provide a unique bright, punchy sound, particularly favored for slap and clean styles.

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  • Owners find the 8x10 easier to maneuver than 4x10s due to built-in wheels and handles, despite the larger size.

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  • Hartke's aluminum cone speakers were popular in the '90s for a modern sound but have lost some popularity as musical tastes shifted.

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  • Owners report Hartke gear's reliability and durability, with some using setups like the Darkglass B7K into a Model 2500 for a powerful tone.

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Features and functionality

  • The HyDrive 112 offers an innovative feature allowing users to switch between 4 and 8 ohms for versatility.

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  • Hartke 810 cabs are sealed, while the 410s are typically ported, impacting their sound response significantly.

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  • Hartke heads, like the HA3500, offer extensive EQ control, allowing users to adjust the mids to suit different musical styles.

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Build quality

  • Some users report plywood buzzes over time, which may not be immediate issues but could need attention later.

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  • Some owners have noted the Tolex covering on Hartke cabs can rip easily, turning into a quirky keepsake for fans.

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Use cases and applications

  • The HyDrive series is praised for handling both low B strings and overdriven tones without issues, making it versatile for various playing styles.

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  • Musicians often use a cab on each side of the stage to enhance sound distribution and maintain lower stage volume.

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  • Hartke cabinets are noted for their ability to cut through mixes, making them suitable for punk and modern music styles.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners have swapped out Hartke's aluminum cones for Eminence speakers to improve clarity and tone, particularly for distorted sounds.

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Value and pricing

  • Hartke cabs are described as offering excellent weight-to-power and cost ratios, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians on a budget.

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Comparisons

  • Some players find Hartke's sound too bright and sterile, preferring Ampeg's warmer mid-range for classic rock tones.

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BIG cab

hartke version of the ampeg fridge I love the aluminium cone speakers and have moved to these from mesas

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See how Rex Brown uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Rex Brown

Bassist

Pantera

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This video from SkullsNBones.com features Rex Brown, known for playing bass guitar for Pantera, Kill Devil Hill, and Down, with his brand new touring rig. The majority of his equipment is now gear given to him from Larry Hartke. This video shows him playing through a Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet. The spacing between speakers 3 and 5, as well as 4 and 6 shows that this is not in fact 2 hydrive 410 cabinets stacked, but the big 810 itself. This Hartke HyDrive 810 is a 2000 watt beast featuring half paper, half aluminum cones.

See how David Ellefson uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

David Ellefson

Singer, Bassist

Megadeth

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Verified via YouTube

This video from Ted Brown Music shows Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson speaking at a bass clinic. In the right of the video, he has his Hartke LH1000 sitting on top of his Hartke 810 Cabinet.

Geargods.net Interview

"When did you switch to those? Didn’t you use [Ampeg] SVTs?

I started with Hartke very early on. I actually started using Hartke cabinets on the Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? tour. They did not have heads at that time, so I used another manufacturer’s head, but I used their aluminum cone 4X10 speaker cabinets on about midway through the Peace Sells… tour. I then recorded So Far, So Good…So What!, Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction using all Hartke cabinets. That really helped me define my tone with the Jackson basses into the Hartke systems. There were a couple of years where I used some other stuff, but returning back to when we did the Megadeth 20th anniversary Rust in Peace tour in 2010 was when I came back to Hartke. We wanted to recreate the look, the sound and feel of that Rust in Peace era. Hartke has now improved their products and, as time will do, innovations and technologies improve which help improve the end product. So the Hartke stuff just sits right in the mix with Megadeth. I really feel that the new Hartke stuff that I’m sitting right inside Shawn’s kick drum."

See how Frank Bello uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Frank Bello

Bassist

Anthrax

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Verified via YouTube

Listen to the specs of his rig. 2000 bass cabinet. This is how one can tell "outside of looking at the actual amp on screen" that he's not just playing through 2 stacked hydrive 410s.

This video made by BassPlayerMagazine.com features two of Larry Hartke's biggest fans. David Ellefson of Megadeth and Frank Bello, the bassist for Anthrax. He demonstrates his new 2000 watt Hartke Hydrive 810 featuring 8 10" half paper/half aluminum cones for a super punchy and bright sound.

"This thing is a f'n tank. It goes anywhere, plays anywhere, and plays tight everywhere... I don't have to worry about this thing breaking down. It hasn't gone down. I haven't asked Hartke for a new rig yet!" - Frank Bello

See how John Moyer uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

John Moyer

Singer, Bassist

Disturbed

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According to SamsonTech, John Moyer uses the Hartke HyDrive 8x10 Bass Cabinet for his live performances.

See how Dale Stewart uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Dale Stewart

Bassist

Seether

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Verified via YouTube

At around 14:42 or 14:43 in this video, Dale mentions running Hartke 8x10 cabs, one on either side of the stage

See how Joey Vera uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Joey Vera

Bassist, Music Producer

Anthrax

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Verified via Photo

As seen on Joey's Hartke artist page, Vera uses a Hartke HyDrive 810 cabinet.

See how Mike Martin uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Mike Martin

Guitarist

All That Remains

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Verified via YouTube

At 13:50 of this episode of "RIGGED" from the Gear Gods YouTube channel, Mike "Rickshaw" Martin lightens up the mood and gives us a tour of the latest rig he used for the Allstars Tour. He guides us through his rack unit which consists of a Hartke LH1000 Bass Amplifier, a Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx II Preamp / Effects Processor, an ART Pro Audio SP4x4 PRO Power Distribution System, a Tech 21 Sansamp RBI Rack Preamp, a Hartke HyDrive 810 Cabinet, and a Furman M-8Lx Power Conditioner.

See how Frank Polumbo uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Frank Polumbo

Bassist

Motionless In White

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Verified via YouTube

In this live performance, Frank Polumbo is using a Hartke HyDrive 8x10 Bass Cabinet as opposed to his usual Ampeg 8x10, as seen in the video titled "Motionless in White Warped Tour 2007" by BleedingStar7 on YouTube.

See how MIke "Rickshaw" Martin uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

MIke "Rickshaw" Martin

Bassist

iwrestledabearonce

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Verified via YouTube

Mike uses an 8x10 hartke cab to run his bass head through

See how Rafael "Rafa" Barbosa uses Hartke HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinet

Rafael "Rafa" Barbosa

Singer, Bassist

Vinnce

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Verified via Photo

Rafa using Hartke HyDrive 810 for a live performance.

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