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Kustom L-795 [message #5414]

Thu, 03 February 2005 11:01

jcn37203
Messages: 5
Registered: January 2005

Junior Member

I'm considering purchasing this amp, though I know very little about it. Can anyone give me any details about the amp?

Wattage? Age? What could I expect from it? What is a reasonable price, assuming is works?

L-795

http://www.broadway-music.com/catg/CON402000046390.JPG

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Re: Kustom L-795 [message #5416 is a reply to message #5414]

Thu, 03 February 2005 12:13

chicagobill
Messages: 2006
Registered: April 2003

Senior Member

jcn:
The amp is a K200 Frankenstein head. Called Frankenstein or wide panel because of the wider brow or forehead panel on the front. The L in the model number refers to the fact that it originally came with JBL speakers. The 795 was the original list price.
The schematic for this amp refers to it as model 96000, the basic amp with no effects. It is rated at 100 watts rms. The amp was probably made in 1966 or 1967. If you know the serial number, Les Strickland has posted a list of numbers and years on this board that will be more precise.
Some guys prefer the sound of the Frankensteins over that of the more common B-series, as they are entirely different design wise. Personally, I own 3 Franks and just got my first 200 B-1 so I will soon be able to compare and contrast.
Lately on eBay, Franks have been in the $150-$250 range, depending on color, condition and model.
All Kustom amps in good working order, are loud and reliable, and great looking on stage too. I think they are a great basic amp for bass or guitar.
Bill

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Re: Kustom L-795 [message #5418 is a reply to message #5414]

Fri, 04 February 2005 09:39

edforgothispassword
Messages: 202
Registered: July 2004

Senior Member

hey JCM...welcome to the group...

the Frank head you're looking at is a great sounding amp...I have a couple like it and run guitar through them...these amps respond very well to pedals up front.

Do be advised that if the rig has never had maintenance that you really should expect it to be due...filter caps, etc may be leaky...none of the repairs on these amps are hard to do..and you can pretty much refurb the whole thing for under $75....if that is a music store sticker on the front...they likely don't have more than $50 in it...if you can buy it for $75 - $100, then even after repairs you're in good shape and will have great amp...just be prepared to start the madness of looking for matching cabs and wanting the next kustom...its an illness...

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Re: Kustom L-795 [message #5419 is a reply to message #5414]

Fri, 04 February 2005 10:44

jcn37203
Messages: 5
Registered: January 2005

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Thanks for the advice.

I'm not sure what that sticker is on front, I haven't gone in to the store to see it yet. I'm still thinking about it, and I don't want the temptation.

Razz

It's a consignment shop though, so you can't really haggle, and they're asking $175. I think that seems a little high, honestly. But I don't know. Maybe not.

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