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Kustom K200B-1 [message #10726]

Fri, 10 April 2009 17:53

dkm569
Messages: 5
Registered: April 2009
Location: kentucky

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I recently was given a Kustom K200b-1 and matching 2x15 cabinet. The tuck and roll models)I'd like to find out when they were made and what value they have. They are both in near mint condition. They were made in Chaute Kansas and the serial number for the head is 48303. Thanks for help!
Keith

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10728 is a reply to message #10726]

Fri, 10 April 2009 19:39

LesS
Messages: 478
Registered: December 2002

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Hi Keith,
Need some info so we can give you an idea of what it is worth.
What color are they?
What speakers are in it?
What does the jackplate on back of the speaker cabinet say?
Does the amp work well?

Your amp SN 48303 was made Friday 12/12/69 plus or minus 3 weeks.
-Les S

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10729 is a reply to message #10728]

Fri, 10 April 2009 20:24

dkm569
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Registered: April 2009
Location: kentucky

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Les,
The serial number on the cabinet is 1617. (It has pat # 210,129 CTS,and Kustom Chanute kansas on the input plate.) Both units are black. These were purchased by a church for their music ministry many, many years ago. They were stored along with several other vintage pieces of equipment. They look like they have been used very little. They work perfect other than the volume pots need cleaning. The vinyl on the cab has only a couple of very small bleamishes. I am not sure what kind of speaker is in the cabs, they have square magnets and do have the kustom name on them.( they are 15's)
Thanks, Keith

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10785 is a reply to message #10728]

Wed, 15 April 2009 01:26

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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Keith, how do you know it was made on that date or so? Is there a website you type in the serial numbers and it cranks out a date?

Shaun

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10787 is a reply to message #10785]

Wed, 15 April 2009 06:07

dkm569
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Registered: April 2009
Location: kentucky

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Shaun,
I myself don't have any idea how to tell. I originally asked the question to find out. Les may be the person to ask about that.
Thanks, keith

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10793 is a reply to message #10726]

Wed, 15 April 2009 09:25

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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Ok, Les? =) How do you know the exact dateS?

Shaun

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10796 is a reply to message #10793]

Wed, 15 April 2009 10:53

LesS
Messages: 478
Registered: December 2002

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Shaun,
On this website I don't talk about guitar much because when I play guitar, people tend to leave. I don't give technical advice because when I try to be a tech it usually involves a little smoke and getting electrocuted which I like.
But they do let me do serial numbers here.
If you give me a serial number I can usually tell you the estimated production date, which is plus or minus three weeks.
If you give me the writing on the top front frame of the amp chassis (on amps after about SN 19xxx), I can (in most cases) tell you the exact production date.
-Les S

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10799 is a reply to message #10796]

Wed, 15 April 2009 17:03

dkm569
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Registered: April 2009
Location: kentucky

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Les,
Did you get a chance to check out the serial number on my cabinet?
Thanks, Keith

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10800 is a reply to message #10799]

Wed, 15 April 2009 17:16

Jc
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Registered: March 2000
Location: N.W. Chicago Suburb

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The Best way to get a better or maybe more accurate date is to post this.

Oct-Dec. of 1969

I got this off an old s/n chart from years ago. Not sure if they have tweaked the chart - But it is the information I had yrs ago.

jc

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10801 is a reply to message #10800]

Wed, 15 April 2009 17:32

LesS
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Registered: December 2002

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Keith,
Speaker cabinet SN 1617 was made approx November 1969
-Les S

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10802 is a reply to message #10801]

Wed, 15 April 2009 18:18

dkm569
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Registered: April 2009
Location: kentucky

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Les,
Thanks for the info! This rig was getting ready to be thrown in the dumpster when I arrived at the church I got it from. They were cleaning out a storage room to make room for a sunday school class the next day. I loaded the van as full as I could get it with all kinds of sound gear. This unit looks great and sounds awesome.Do you have any idea what it would be worth?
Thanks, Keith

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10805 is a reply to message #10802]

Wed, 15 April 2009 22:19

C4ster
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...

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THROWN OUT??????????? Shocked

You are one lucky ... guy. I had a different word picked out there but I thought better of it. A 2X15 K200B1 might be worth $300 - $400 or more depending on speakers and color. Black is most common and the least expensive and JBL speakers either D130's or D140's would fetch more money. The tag on the back of the speaker will tell you what was in there at the time of manufacture. Speakers routinely get changed over time. A K200B1 was mostly used for bass so CTS, and JBL D140 speakers owuld be in there. If used for guitar, Jensen, Altec and JBL D130 speakers were supplied. The same head was used for both bass and guitar. Spend some time and look over the Literature section of this site. Drool over what was available. Kustom was the most progressive amp company ever. 7 colors, almost unlimited speaker options and standard effects that others could only dream about. Have fun and continue looking.
Conrad

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Re: Kustom K200B-1 [message #10806 is a reply to message #10805]

Wed, 15 April 2009 22:22

C4ster
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...

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I didn't re-read the first posts. Black and CTS speakers. Answered my own question.
Conrad

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