| kustom 100 with cab [message #23272] |
Mon, 06 July 2015 14:26  |
Bigshawn
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Hey im going to look a t a kustom 100 bass amp with cabinet tomorrow. it looks to have 1 15 in the cab. Anything I should look for when checking it out as far a problems. and what is the correct model number for it to be a bass head and cab. Thanks
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| Re: kustom 100 with cab [message #23274 is a reply to message #23273] |
Mon, 06 July 2015 16:38  |
pleat
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Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi
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In the K100 series piggyback amps, Kustom offered the 115 cabinet with several speaker options in both the K100-1 two channel amp and the K100-2 single channel reverb amp. Jensen P15L, JBL D130F, CTS, and Altec speaker. Most people today think the two channel non effect K100-1 is a bass amp. It was sold as both guitar and bass head.
Back in the 60's a guitarist may not want the reverb/trem amp but wanted a single 15 cabinet with a premium speaker.
After 40+ years the jack plate may state a brand of speaker that the cabinet was shipped new with, but no guarantee that the original speaker is still in the cabinet. Removing the back may be the only way to know for sure. I've seen amps that appear to have the 4"aluminum dust cap, only to find out it was a Rola replacement speaker.
A few things I'd look for, any extra jacks added on the back panel? Original power cord intact, or a newer grounded three pin AC cord as a replacement.
I'd play through both channels and let the amp cook for 30 minutes and see if the back panel gets really hot. If it does, then you have some major problems that will rear it's ugly head real soon.
Price always plays a roll, color, any cig burns, handle inserts intact, casters roll, amp covers still with the unit?
pleat
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| Re: kustom 100 with cab [message #23289 is a reply to message #23272] |
Tue, 07 July 2015 11:23 |
Iowa Boy
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Well I would agree with Stevem if and only if, the speaker is in good shape and isn't showing signs of starting to tear along the basket. That will easily set you back $100 to replace or more if you have it re-coned.
I've never seen a one 15 cabinet .......or is this a combo unit?
I thought Jensen's were only used in the guitar cabinets, same as the 130's. Aren't the 140's bass, or am I confused? The literature sections lists this as a guitar cabinet not bass with the 130 in it. Sounds like this is a mixed match set unless it has the CTS speaker then it was a bass cabinet....again according to the literature section.
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| Re: kustom 100 with cab [message #23306 is a reply to message #23305] |
Tue, 07 July 2015 19:59 |
pleat
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Registered: June 2004
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The head is the K100-2 reverb head. The cabinet is the 1x15" speaker cabinet, but it would be hard to tell what speaker the cabinet has in it. Kustom never offered that cabinet with JBL D140F, only the JBL D130F. Another thing to consider is that if the cabinet has the Jensen or CTS speaker, the impedance is 16 ohms, and the amp wants an 8 ohm load for maximum output. The power will be around 35 watts RMS with the 16 ohm speaker. (Stevenm correct me if I'm wrong on the power) Not much power for playing bass.
The price on the amp and cabinet is a great price and looks to be in good shape.
The Kasino Natural Bass amp is 75 watts RMS driving the single 15 CTS 8 ohm speaker. I'd say for bass, the Kasino has advantages, better wattage, better designed bass cabinet, just not the cool factor of having T&R on stage.
pleat
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| Re: kustom 100 with cab [message #23336 is a reply to message #23329] |
Thu, 09 July 2015 12:38 |
C4ster
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Mukwonago, WI (Milwaukee...
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Pleat, in response to your statement that the K100's didn't come with a D140, the 1x15 on the cover of the 100 catalog is a D140. The specs are above the 4 amps on page 2. I did pick up 2 1x15's over the years and the first thing I did was pull out the CTS speakers and replace them with JBL E140's. They are 8 ohm speakers to get the full output. Too light to be used for stage volume without help but will work great with a DI box into a PA or for small venue work.
Conrad
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| Re: kustom 100 with cab [message #23346 is a reply to message #23340] |
Thu, 09 July 2015 15:36 |
C4ster
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The 1x15 is a sweet cabinet with JBL's in them. I use E series speakers because I love the rich sound . But that comes with a price, weight. The E series speakers run about 22 pounds and that really taxes the handles and my hernia but with the wheels and strong sons, I manage.
Conrad
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