Detail 01
Doom control
Pushes additional current into the 12AX7 preamp stage for bass-focused harmonic distortion; it can be preset and footswitch-engaged.
Product detailSKU #1500000152743
AshdownGeezer Butler HOD-600 600W Head of Doom Bass Amp Head
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hand-built 600W RMS signature bass head built on Ashdown’s ABM platform, with detailed EQ, sub-harmonic weight, and switchable Doom-driven 12AX7 saturation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists seeking Geezer Butler’s Head of Doom signature model
- Players who want 600W RMS output into a minimum 4-ohm load
- Players who want footswitchable EQ, sub-harmonics, and preset Doom saturation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need an included footswitch
- Players looking for a multi-channel amp head
- Players who do not need a 600W RMS bass 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
9-band EQ
Combines Bass, Middle, and Treble controls with six graphic-EQ sliders; the EQ can be footswitch-engaged.
Detail 03
Sub-Harmonic generator
Adds an octave below played notes and has independent level control.
Detail 04
Dual VU meters
One monitors input level and the other tracks output level.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a speaker load of at least 4 ohms to use the stated 600W RMS rating.
- 02The optional 4-way footswitch is not included.
- 03This head uses speakON speaker outputs.
- 04It has one selectable passive/active instrument input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much power does the HOD-600 provide?
It delivers 600W RMS into a minimum 4-ohm load.
02Does it have tube saturation?
Yes. It has one 12AX7 preamp tube and a Doom control for additional bass-focused harmonic distortion.
03Is a footswitch included?
No. It supports an optional 4-way footswitch.
04What speaker outputs does it use?
It has two Neutrik speakON speaker outputs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Bass amp head
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000152743
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