Warwick Amps DS 300 - Double Stage Bass Amp Head 300 Watt

The Warwick DS 300 Double Stage Bass Amp Head is a compact, 300 watt solid state powerhouse designed to give your bass a clear, punchy and highly controllable voice in any setting. With dual channels, a flexible 4 band EQ, built in compressor and modern connectivity including Bluetooth, USB and cab emulation, it is equally at home on stage, in the studio or in a silent practice setup.

Engineered around efficient Class D power, the DS 300 delivers up to 300 watts at 4 ohms while keeping weight and size to a minimum. Front and rear panel controls provide deep tone shaping, routing and monitoring options, so you can tailor your sound precisely, record direct, or run a powerful live rig with ease.

Dual Channel Double Stage Design

The DS 300 features a true dual channel architecture, giving you two separate front panel control sets for gain, EQ and volume. This makes it easy to switch between a clean, articulate tone and a more driven, aggressive sound at the touch of a button, ideal for players who move between styles or need different levels for fingerstyle, pick playing or slap. A front panel channel selector switch and clear LED indication keep everything under control on dark stages.

Powerful 4 Band EQ with Mid Presets

A flexible 4 band EQ with selectable low mid and high mid frequencies lets you sculpt your tone to suit any bass, cab or room. Dedicated stacked controls for bass, low mid, high mid and treble on each channel allow precise adjustments, while mid presets help you quickly dial in punch, growl or clarity where you need it most. Whether you want a tight modern sound or a more vintage style curve, the DS 300 gives you the tools to get there fast.

Integrated Compressor and Tuner

The built in compressor offers stacked controls for amount and level, plus a dedicated on off switch, so you can add anything from subtle smoothing to more pronounced dynamic control without extra pedals. A front panel tuner switch with clear indication makes it simple to check your tuning between songs, while the mute function allows silent tuning and quick changes without unwanted noise through the PA or recording chain.

Modern Connectivity for Stage, Studio and Practice

Bluetooth and USB connectivity open up modern workflow options, letting you stream audio to the amp or integrate it with digital setups. A balanced XLR DI with pre post EQ and ground lift, cab emulator with multiple modes, bi amp capable line out, FX loop with level controls, aux in and headphone output mean you can record direct, run in ear monitors, practise silently or build complex stage rigs, all from one compact head.

• Dual Channel Double Stage Preamp - Two fully controllable channels with separate gain, EQ and volume give you instant access to contrasting tones, from clean and transparent to more driven and aggressive, making it easy to adapt to different songs and playing techniques.
• 300 Watt Class D Power - Delivering 300 watts at 4 ohms or 180 watts at 8 ohms, the efficient Class D power section provides plenty of headroom and punch while keeping the amp light and compact, ideal for gigging bassists who need power without bulk.
• Comprehensive Tone Shaping and Compression - A 4 band EQ with selectable low and high mid frequencies, plus an onboard compressor with amount and level controls, allows you to fine tune your sound and control dynamics directly from the amp, reducing the need for extra outboard gear.
• Advanced Connectivity with Cab Emulation - Bluetooth, USB, balanced XLR DI with pre post EQ, cab emulator, FX loop, aux in, headphone out and bi amp capable line out give you a wide range of routing options for live performance, recording and silent practice, ensuring the DS 300 fits seamlessly into any modern bass setup.

General

• Product: Warwick DS 300 Double Stage Bass Amp Head
• Amplifier Type: Solid state
• Power Output: 300 W at 4 ohms / 180 W at 8 ohms
• Amplifier Class: Class D
• Input Voltage: 120 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz / 100 W
• Dimensions: 250 x 270 x 74 mm
• Weight: 3.32 kg
• Version: 230 V EU version

Preamp and Controls

• Design: Dual channel double stage bass preamp
• Front Panel Controls (per channel): Stacked controls for gain, bass, low mid, high mid, treble, volume
• EQ: 4 band EQ with mid presets
• Mid Frequency Selectors: Front panel frequency selector switches for low mid and high mid (2 channel)
• Channel Selection: Front panel channel selector switch with LED channel indication
• Compressor: Front panel compressor controls for amount and level (stacked), compressor on off switch
• Tuner: Front panel tuner switch with tuner indication
• Bluetooth: Front panel Bluetooth switch
• Mute: Front panel mute switch
• Indicators: Front panel LED clip indication, LED channel indication

Front Panel Connectivity

• Inputs: 2 x 6.35 mm mono input jacks
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo jack

Rear Panel Connectivity

• Power: Rear panel power on off switch, IEC mains socket, voltage select switch (120 / 240 VAC)
• Aux In: 3.5 mm stereo jack
• FX Loop: Send and return jacks (6.35 mm mono) with separate level controls
• DI Output: Balanced XLR DI out with pre post EQ switch and ground lift switch
• Cab Emulator: Rear panel cab emulator selector switch (off plus 3 modes)
• Speaker Outputs: 2 x twist speaker jacks
• Line Out: 6.35 mm mono line out jack with fullrange / bi amp switch
• USB: Rear panel USB B port
• Footswitch: Rear panel footswitch jack for channel and compressor

Power and Usage

• Mains Voltage Range: 120 - 230 V
• Included: Power cord with EU plug
• Usage Note: The device can only be used in countries with 120 - 230 V mains voltage. Other mains voltages can damage the device.