Detail 01
Pair of EL34 power tubes
The power-tube section is the source of the head’s breakup and crunch when pushed.
Product detailSKU #1397061558828
MahaloDR40 40W Guitar Tube Head
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mahalo’s DR40 is a tube guitar head built around two EL34 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes, delivering 35–40 watts. Its preamp section remains clean while the power section supplies breakup as it is pushed. In practical playing, the guitar’s volume control becomes part of the workflow: back it down to clean up, then turn it up for more drive and crunch. The head measures 16.54 x 7.87 x 9.06 inches and has a listed weight of 24.25.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want to move from cleaner sounds into power-tube breakup with the guitar volume control.
- Studio guitar setups that call for a 35–40 watt tube head.
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
12AX7 preamp tubes
The preamp section stays clean as the power tubes are driven.
Detail 03
35–40 watts
This is the head’s stated power range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a guitar-head setup; this product is identified as a head rather than a complete amplifier.
- 02Allow space for its 16.54 x 7.87 x 9.06-inch dimensions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the DR40 clean up?
Turning down the guitar’s volume control cleans up the sound.
02What tubes does the DR40 use?
It uses a pair of EL34 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 16.54 inch x 7.87 inch x 9.06 inch
- Weight
- 24.25
