Soundclips: KUSTOM DE300HD Hybrid Tube Head

-=DanAtkinson=- · #1 02-01-2011, 10:54 PM

I just picked up this head. $299, tube preamp, 300 watts, nice EQ options, speaker emulator on the DI (can toggle on/off).

Overall I'm impressed. I haven't hooked it up to a cab yet, but running it into my recording console sounds pretty nice. Here's a sampling: http://www.atkinsonbasses.com/storage/de300hd.mp3 (I used a P bass with flats.)

The first part of the clip is the DI with speaker emulation disabled, and the tube gain around 4. The second part is the speaker emulation enabled and the tube gain around 6.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a Russian 12AX7 tube, rather than a cheap Chinese tube.

christw · #2 02-01-2011, 11:02 PM

I was looking at a Deep End 210 200w combo pretty seriously for a little bit. It seemed like a great option for me at the time.

Lowbrow · #3 02-01-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by -=DanAtkinson=-

I just picked up this head. $299, tube preamp, 300 watts, nice EQ options, speaker emulator on the DI (can toggle on/off).

Overall I'm impressed. I haven't hooked it up to a cab yet, but running it into my recording console sounds pretty nice. Here's a sampling: http://www.atkinsonbasses.com/storage/de300hd.mp3 (I used a P bass with flats.)

The first part of the clip is the DI with speaker emulation disabled, and the tube gain around 4. The second part is the speaker emulation enabled and the tube gain around 6.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a Russian 12AX7 tube, rather than a cheap Chinese tube.

Nice sounding - thanks for posting.

leonardobass · #4 02-02-2011, 05:18 AM

I think i was one of the first to get one of these,i bought one as soon as i could with no reviews or opinions to guide me,and i don't regret it,it's a great head.

riotorgun · #5 02-02-2011, 05:38 AM

Ive got one of these and i love it,i run the tube gain right up an its great for growly punk metal

jasper383 · #6 02-02-2011, 06:19 AM

That sounds great. Dan's clips always make me want to hang it up. Fat, clean, crisply played. Those who think flats sound muddy should listen to this.

Looks like the Hartke LH500 has some competition. Tube front end, tone stack, great price.

riotorgun · #7 02-02-2011, 07:32 AM

im gonna be doing some recording saturday with my band ill be using this head i could link too something if anyone likes.

plangentmusic · #8 02-02-2011, 07:35 AM

Sounds good, but that won't fit in my gigbag.

And these days, that's a priority. One trip in and out.

-=DanAtkinson=- · #9 02-02-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by plangentmusic

Sounds good, but that won't fit in my gigbag.

And these days, that's a priority. One trip in and out.

Yeah, it's definitely beefy. But I kinda like the vintage look.

I still haven't found the right gear combination that lets me do the "one trip in and out" thing.

-=DanAtkinson=- · #10 02-02-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jasper383

That sounds great. Dan's clips always make me want to hang it up. Fat, clean, crisply played. Those who think flats sound muddy should listen to this.

Thanks! Bonus points to anyone who can identify what song I'm playing.

pbd · #11 02-02-2011, 08:41 AM

sounds nice, its gots a nice little hint of sizzle to it, I would say its excellent considering the price

thanks for sharing,
Todd

vinxbass · #12 02-02-2011, 09:00 AM

Not to shabby, nice full sound. Thanks for the clips.

-=DanAtkinson=- · #13 02-04-2011, 08:04 AM

Still waiting for someone to identify the bassline I'm playing!

M Sterling · #14 02-04-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by -=DanAtkinson=-

Still waiting for someone to identify the bassline I'm playing!

I haven't heard it in a long time but it sounds like "Walkabout" by the Chili Peppers...

Din Of Win · #15 02-04-2011, 08:10 AM

Is this Kustom the same company as the old Tuck n Roll Kustom?

-=DanAtkinson=- · #16 02-04-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by M Sterling

I haven't heard it in a long time but it sounds like "Walkabout" by the Chili Peppers...

Bingo! You get 5,000 bonus points.

thumpbass1 · #17 02-04-2011, 08:43 AM

Nice. Sounds like bass to me. Please post us on how it does with a cab or cabs of your choice, and your opinion on it's gigging abilities.

riotorgun · #18 02-05-2011, 12:59 PM

http://soundcloud.com/riotorgun/evil-beyond-evil this is a recording of my band using the kustom hd300 using an sm58 and DI,theres also a cover of sharp dressed man just cos we had spare time.

-=DanAtkinson=- · #19 02-09-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by riotorgun

http://soundcloud.com/riotorgun/evil-beyond-evil this is a recording of my band using the kustom hd300 using an sm58 and DI,theres also a cover of sharp dressed man just cos we had spare time.

Nice! What cab did you use?

riotorgun · #20 02-09-2011, 04:23 PM

i used a warwick 1x15 with a tweeter its actually a combo but until i buy a separate cab thats what i use.bass is a dean metalman v and the settings are flat and the tube gain maxed out.