Kustom Defender 5HMOD Tube Guitar Amplifier Head, 5 Watt
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Description
Kustom Defender 5HMOD Tube Guitar Amplifier Head, 5 Watt
The Kustom Defender 5HMOD 5W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head is a Class A guitar amp head designed for vintage tube tone, rich harmonic response, and simple hands-on control. It pairs an EL84 power tube with a 12AX7 tube preamp for expressive low-wattage performance.
Built for guitarists who want classic tube character at manageable volume levels, the Defender 5HMOD is ideal for home playing, recording, small-room performance, and pairing with a compatible guitar speaker cabinet. Players looking to buy a 5W tube amp head, order a vintage-style guitar amplifier, or purchase a compact Class A amp get a focused tone platform.
Kustom updated the original Defender 5H design with upgraded polyester film and electrolytic capacitors. Larger capacitor values provide more bottom end and more gain, while the four-position Bass Response control and Volume knob offer straightforward shaping for tweed-inspired and British-style overdrive sounds.
Key Features
- 5W Class A Tube Output: Delivers low-wattage tube tone for recording, home practice, and small performance spaces.
- EL84 Power Tube: Provides classic tube amp response with touch-sensitive dynamics and musical breakup.
- 12AX7 Tube Preamp: Adds familiar tube preamp character for warm, harmonically rich guitar tone.
- Vintage Tube Amp Voice: Designed for older tweed-style and British-style distortion with enhanced note bloom.
- Upgraded Capacitor Design: Uses polyester film and electrolytic capacitor upgrades for more bottom end and added gain.
- Four-Position Bass Response: Lets players adjust low-end response using a simple stepped tone control.
- Straightforward Controls: Keeps the layout simple with Bass Response and Volume controls using vintage-style chicken head knobs.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Tube guitar amplifier head
- Model: Defender 5HMOD
- RMS Power: 5 watts
- Amplifier Class: Class A
- Input: One 1/4"
- Tone Control: Four-position Bass Response
- Controls: Bass Response and Volume
- Power Tube: EL84
- Tube Preamp: 12AX7
- Weight: 3.2 lb
- Dimensions: 7.20" x 12.40" x 5.02"
What's Included
- Kustom Defender 5HMOD Amplifier Head: 5W Class A tube guitar amplifier head with vintage-style controls.
