Detail 01
Passive and active inputs
The head provides a 0 dB passive input and a -6 dB active input.
Product detailSKU #1500000262985
KustomDE300HD 300W Tube Hybrid Bass Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kustom’s DE300HD is a hybrid bass head built around a 12AX7 preamp and solid-state circuitry. Its input options accommodate passive and active basses, while Tube Gain, three-band EQ, low and high contour sliders, and master volume provide a broad set of front-panel adjustments. It delivers 300W into a 4-ohm load or 180W at 8 ohms. The rear-panel balanced XLR speaker-emulator output and tuner output add useful routing options for a bass rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Driving a 4-ohm bass cabinet or two 8-ohm cabinets wired in parallel.
- Studio bass recording using the balanced XLR speaker-emulator line output.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Speaker setups with a combined load below the stated 4-ohm minimum.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tube Gain, 3-band EQ, and contour sliders
Gain, bass, mid, treble, low contour, high contour, and master volume are all available from the front panel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the combined speaker load is at least 4 ohms.
- 02A 4-ohm cabinet receives 300W; the listed 8-ohm output is 180W.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the DE300HD work with active basses?
Yes. It has a -6 dB active input, alongside a 0 dB passive input.
02What outputs are on the back?
It has a balanced XLR speaker-emulator line output and a 1/4-inch tuner output.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Impedance
- 4 Ohm minimum (Combined)
- Power
- 300W (4 Ohms); 180W (8 Ohms)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- 3-band EQ, low contour, high contour
1 detailsConnections & power
- Two Inputs
- Passive (0 dB); active (-6 dB)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 36
- Dimensions
- 11.75 inch x 23 inch x 11.75 inch (298 x 584 x 298 mm)
1 detailsOther
- Tube
- one 12AX7 (preamp)
