KHDK Electronics Warhead Dime Bolt

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The WARHEAD Dime Bolt Head is part of the legacy of amps associated with the modern and devastating sound of Dimebag Darrell: ultra-precise playing, immediate attack, and massive palm mutes that marked the history of groove metal. Here, the idea is not to offer a versatile "all-in-one" head, but a compact amp aimed at a very specific character, developed with the involvement of Dime's historic team to preserve the spirit and philosophy of the original sound.

Within a range focused on performance and efficiency, this "Dime Bolt" version positions itself as a direct solution to approach a cult metal tone without the complexity: a reduced format, quick controls, and a decidedly riff-oriented approach.

Who This Amp is For

This guitar amp head is aimed at guitarists from beginner to advanced levels who want a clear and percussive high-gain sound with immediate playability. It is particularly suited for situations where a simple rig is desired: rehearsals, home recording, or a secondary "plug and play" setup with an appropriate cabinet.

Regarding styles, it excels whenever precision and impact are needed: metal (groove, thrash, modern metal), muscular hard rock, and any situation where the pick needs to stand out clearly in the mix. With a good cabinet and coherent EQ settings, it can also deliver more restrained sounds, but its personality remains clearly oriented towards energy and controlled aggression.

Features and Innovations

The philosophy of the WARHEAD Dime Bolt Head is intentionally streamlined: a single channel, essential controls, and a solid-state architecture designed to deliver immediate response. The Gain control adjusts the amount of saturation and bite, while the Master controls the overall output level to suit your cabinet and playing volume.

The Bass / Middle / Treble EQ sculpts the spectrum quickly (tight lows, more or less scooped mids, sharper highs), and the Presence control refines brightness and attack, especially useful for adjusting the "sharpness" feel depending on the cabinet, room, and guitar pickups. The result: a head that goes straight to the essentials, designed for quick setup, loud playing, and clarity.

The Sound

As a solid-state amp, the WARHEAD Dime Bolt Head stands out with a fast attack, excellent note definition, and firm lows even when downtuned. Where some tube-based platforms provide natural compression and more pronounced "sag," here the feel is more direct: ideal for tight rhythms, pick scrapes, and riffs requiring surgical articulation.

The overall character emphasizes an aggressive and precise high-gain, with a top end that can become very biting depending on the Presence and treble settings. The EQ allows shifting from a more scooped and modern sound (recessed mids) to a denser and more upfront tone (present mids) to better cut through in a band mix. Paired with a cabinet that can handle it and humbucker pickups, this head clearly aims for a "signature" sound: powerful, sharp, and designed for metal.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar amp head	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Solid state	Color	Blue
Category	Amplifier	Finishing	Black tolex
Number of channels	1	Power output	40 W

Type	solid-state guitar amp head	Dimensions	30 x 17 x 16 cm
Power	40 watts at 4 Ohms	Weight	2.9 kg
Settings	Master, Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Gain	Universal power supply	100 to 240V
Accepted impedance	4 to 16 Ohms