Behringer HD300 Heavy Distortion
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Behringer
HD300 Heavy Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
204417
Brand:
Behringer
Model:
HD300 Heavy Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$27.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Behringer HD300 is a shockingly good deal if you're chasing a raw, aggressive distortion tone. It's best suited for hard rock, metal, or anyone wanting a simple, budget-friendly way to add serious grit to their signal – don’t expect subtlety, though.
Product Description
- Behringer HD300 Heavy Distortion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Double distortion with Gain Boost circuit for fat
- heavy distortion with bass pressure and endless sustain
- Controls: Gain Boost
- Distortion
- Tone
- Bottom
- Level
- LED: Effect on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- 6.3 mm jack input
- 6.3 mm jack output
- AC adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Current consumption: 30 mA
- Powered by a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power adapter (not included - matching power adapter: Article no. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 123 x 54 mm
- Weight: 330 g
PROS
- • Delivers surprisingly thick, saturated distortion for its price point.
- • Gain Boost circuit adds a welcome layer of aggressive, high-gain options.
- • Tone control offers a usable range, avoiding overly harsh or muddy frequencies.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for smaller setups.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels noticeably cheap and potentially fragile.
- • Limited versatility; excels at heavy distortion, less suited for subtle tones.
- • Power supply jack is the uncommon 5.5mm type, requiring a specific adapter.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-gain distortion with gain boost
Controls
Gain Boost, Distortion, Tone, Bottom, Level
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono input, 6.3mm mono output, DC power input
Dimensions
70 x 123 x 54 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SD-1 offers a more nuanced and versatile overdrive, while the HD300 is a dedicated distortion pedal focused on heavier sounds.
It’s more complex than a simple bass boost; it reinforces low-mid frequencies, adding a noticeable thickness and 'punch' to the distortion.
While technically possible, the HD300 is optimized for guitar; the limited low-end response might result in a muddy or thin bass tone.
