| I want to figure out what I have? [message #17531] |
Fri, 12 October 2012 10:53  |
tamarockstar2003
Messages: 6
Registered: October 2012
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I just acquired a kustom by ross head and cannot find a model number or serial number on it, would it be on the inside? what is the best way to find out exactly what I have, if I took a picture would that help?
it has 4 inputs on the front, two outputs on the back, reverb volume bass and treble knobs on the left, volume bass and treble knobs on the right, speaker (5 amps) and power (3 amps) fuses on the right under the three way on off switch (off is in the middle on is on right and left), and although it doesn't light up i'm pretty sure that's a light in the middle that should light up when the power is on. The only text on the front is Kustom by Ross Inc.
any help is much appreciated!
Brad
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| Re: I want to figure out what I have? [message #17533 is a reply to message #17531] |
Fri, 12 October 2012 12:34  |
rodak
Messages: 516
Registered: October 2001
Location: Georgia
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I'll test my Kustom Knowledge here, and venture that it's a K200A-1. I'm sure someone will be along soon with a more definitive and confident answer, but I wanted to see if I could guess this one right, based on the knowledge I've gained from reading here over the years.
And, of course, the most important next question is: What color is it?
www.combo-organ.com
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| Re: I want to figure out what I have? [message #17534 is a reply to message #17531] |
Fri, 12 October 2012 12:44 |
chicagobill
Messages: 2006
Registered: April 2003
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Welcome to the place!
Based on the three knobs on each side and the 3 amp and 5 amp fuses, I'll venture a guess that you have a first series K200 amp that is often referred to as a Frankenstein or a "95 series" head.
The front of the case has a wide top panel that looks kinda like Frankenstein's forehead so that's where the nickname comes from.
If you look in the literature section of the site, you can see catalogs that will show you photos of your amp. That may help you figure out a model number. The model number on the earlier amps was based on the list price of the amp with its' speaker cabs so one model could be a C995, which was an amp with CTS speakers with a list price of $995.00. All of the prices end with "95" so that's where that nickname came from.
The center pilot lamp should light up like a Fender amp when the power is turned on. If you unscrew the lens from the holder, you should find a #1829 bulb.
The only thing that sounds odd, is the second jack on the back panel. The back should be black perforated metal and normally there is only one speaker jack. If you look inside the back panel on the righthand side, the original model and serial number sticker may still be there. It was either a white paper or a silver mylar label with the model number, serial number and the case color on it.
Speaking of which, what color is your amp covered in?
Again welcome and give us more details about your amp.
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| Re: I want to figure out what I have? [message #17557 is a reply to message #17554] |
Mon, 15 October 2012 22:23 |
pleat
Messages: 1454
Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi
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Price. I would say that depending on what part of the country your in, willing to ship and if there is any sentimental attachment. The condition isn't that bad other than the hole on the side. Black is the most common and won't bring as much as the same head in a rare color. I'd use Ebay and do a search for sold kustom amps and see what the average amps have sold for in the past. One thing I look for are photo's of the inside of the amp. Any parts changed out or obvious repair areas. I see your cab is a 4 ohm cab and thats what the amp wants to run at.
Not much help in posting a price, but the amp is always worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
pleat
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