Another Help me ID my amp thread. [message #28931] |
Fri, 17 February 2023 15:58 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/down.png) |
Veggie Spaghetti
Messages: 5 Registered: February 2023
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Hello. New to the forums. I have a Kustom amp that came to me when my brother died. It's a Bud Ross era for sure but the sticker/plate with the model and serial number is missing. I'm going to have it serviced soon so I took some pictures and I might also make a video. I'm not very concerned with getting it dated, actually. I mostly thought it would be fun to share pictures in here with you Kustom fans. Getting a date and model would be cool, though. Since this is my first post here I wanted to ask what method is recommended for posting pictures to this forum.
When I'm sure my account is approved I'll post the pics but here is a short description. It has the original series rectangle shape with the tuck and roll. I think it used to be gold but it faded to green long ago. I first saw this amp in about 1987 and it was already green (they didn't come in green). I have both the head and cabinet. Cabinet has two 15 inch speakers. The head only says "Kustom By ROSS INC". Black plexiglass front. Three controls per channel, Volume, Bass, Treble. No other controls.
I could go on and on but I think the pictures will be better. I have them ready to go but it's a been a long time since I've used a forum so what's the best method for posting large pics in here?
Thanks.
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Re: Another Help me ID my amp thread. [message #28932 is a reply to message #28931] |
Fri, 17 February 2023 17:41 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/down.png) |
stevem
Messages: 4771 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY
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Hello and welcome.
Your amp sounds like a early K200 model ( not the 200A model or the 200B model ) does it have two fuses on the front lower right side?
If so then your amp being a none effects model likely has 15" speakers suited for Bass.
The best way to date your amp is to look at the number stampings in the steel case of the power transformer.
I have never seen a Gold covered amp go green so you likely have a Cascade colored amp..
You can not post pictures on this site, only a link to them.
I will have to approve 4 more of your post you make before they will just go up to the board when you make them.
If you got to this site's literature section you will find your amp there in one of the original adds there.
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Re: Another Help me ID my amp thread. [message #29045 is a reply to message #28931] |
Sat, 15 July 2023 13:30 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/down.png) |
stevem
Messages: 4771 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY
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I good replacement speaker that's a slight up grade from the base line CTS drivers that came in the cabinet would be from parts express.
There 290-418 is a 8 ohm driver that can handle 400 watts RMS, and your amp is only 100.
Another good pick at half the price is the 295-034.
Both of these drivers will work well with the internal volume of that cabinet.
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Re: Another Help me ID my amp thread. [message #29047 is a reply to message #28931] |
Sat, 15 July 2023 18:36 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/FUDforum/theme/vk30/images/up.png) |
stevem
Messages: 4771 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY
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Yes, the insulation is stock if it's spray painted black.
The board between the two speakers that the back screws to and is only connected to one side of the cabinet is stock also.
A speakers wattage does not change if it's wired in whatever way you care to.
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