| Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5803] |
Wed, 01 June 2005 10:25  |
fuzzy4dice
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NJ
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Hey Guys,
A K250 with a 2x15" cab and a crazy horn is for sale near me.
It looks like it's in AWESOME shape. Black TnR. The head had trem and reverb.
However, this thing is hunormous, and it would really be a pain in the ass to move.
I am thinking I could use it for bass. What do you guys think? Do you think it would cut through the mix? How does that horn work/sound?
Anyway, what would you guys pay for that sucker?
Hey, I found a pic...this is very similar! Actually, it's basically identical.
Thanks So Much!
ezt
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5804 is a reply to message #5803] |
Wed, 01 June 2005 16:34  |
BC
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Location: Kentucky
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The limitation would be the speakers. Unless they have been changed they would be KEI 15s voiced for guitar. If they happen to be ALtecs or JBLs they would take more bass. If you plan on LOUD bass you would need to change to a bass 15. The horn should be fine....just give you more highs. If you do not like it you could disconnect the wire. Other than that.....it would make a great bass rig! BC
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5806 is a reply to message #5805] |
Wed, 01 June 2005 17:55 |
BC
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Almost everyone was in on the chrome dome speakers by the time that amp was produced.....so I would not count on that to identify premium speakers. I would try to buy the amp at a price where speaker replacement was still an option.....and remember you can always sell or trade the speakers that are in it if they do not do the job for bass. I have personally walked into several music stores and pawn shops armed with my cordless drill....I do lots of things to make myself feel like a jerk!......that is just not one of them! Good Luck! BC
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5812 is a reply to message #5811] |
Sat, 04 June 2005 11:25 |
BC
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Yes, it is loud.....it is large and it is all KUSTOM. I normally use a 250 with 2x15 JBL D140 cabinet for my bass rig in most clubs,or at festivals where we do not have enough time to setup a Kustom wall. Extremely versatile in tone. With some good bass 15s you would not be disappointed. It is large and heavy....so be prepared to work a little. For outside gigs I like to use the larger 3x15 cabinets....mainly for the look. There is nothing like a wall of 9 tall Kustom 3x15s and 3x12s for a proper backline. We love the look and the band really gets noticed.
I know you keep asking about value of the amp and that is hard to zero in on when you consider all the variables.....color....size...cosmetic condition ,working condition and local market. Good Luck! BC
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5813 is a reply to message #5803] |
Sat, 04 June 2005 23:21 |
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Thats probably a lead cab and head. You might disconnect that horn and replace the fifteens with bass speakers. Another alternate idea would be Pa use for the cab.
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5820 is a reply to message #5818] |
Mon, 06 June 2005 20:19 |
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Keys would be fine unless its and 88 key piano. They can be just as hard on speakers as a bass. I seriously dout that this had bass speakers. But as has been said earlier you could sell them to finance some bass speakers. I have no idea myself what power capisity the horn can carry. So if I were gonna use the cab for bass I would just disconnect it.
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| Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5832 is a reply to message #5831] |
Tue, 07 June 2005 19:28 |
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It will probably stay put for a while due Kustom not haveing a huge following like Fender and Marshall. Also now people are looking for smaller amps right now not bigger ones. Unless he heavily discounts the price fast it will probably still be there.
This sounds as though it would be right up BC's alley for the all big Kustom back line though. If it were blue or red I'd be headed your way. If its a good price.
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I will take the bait since no one else will. Here is how I would price the amp. I live in a rural area and most of us are as broke as the 10 commandments most of the time. Facts: the amp is BIG....(but you can haul one in a Toyota Camry sedan and for 20 bucks I will tell you how. Just kidding about the 20)....it is BLACK....and you will probably have to do a speaker change to play high volume bass......still you say the amp is clean.....and if it has no issues regarding function.....buy it at 400-500. Covers and footswitch add value to that. Yeah, we see some bring big bucks on Ebay....and the amp is WORTH more than I quoted. However, you want to get into this thing where you can get out easy if it is not for you.....so that is my suggestion. If you had one just like it many years ago....and it is the amp of your dreams......and you MUST have it...... and you have disposable income....buy it at any cost. 
Been there and done that too! BC
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