1970's Kustom Head and 2x15 spotted in store

**Sparks55** · #1 06-02-2010, 10:09 AM

I saw this online and wondered if anyone was looking for an old Kustom rig. Bill's is great to deal with, and usually negotiable. http://www.billsmusiconline.com/vbakus026-10283.html
Mark

PS - It appears that they mislabeled it as 1960's. Someone more knowledgeable says it's from the 70's

TheBasicBassist · #2 06-02-2010, 10:18 AM

That looks like it'd go fantastic w/ one of those fuzzy ZZ Top bass guitars.

Din Of Win · #3 06-02-2010, 10:21 AM

Heyyyy I use a vintage kustom and vintage 2x15!

late 60s-early 70s (no idea) Kustom200 and 70s Ampeg B25b 2x15 (entire rig (with a boss ODB-3 thrown in) bought for $400 in 2003)

johnk_10 · #4 06-02-2010, 10:23 AM

that one at Bill's Music is actually a mid 70's KUSTOM, and IMO, he's a bit high on the price of it. if it had JBLs it would be priced about right.

**Sparks55** · #5 06-02-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by johnk_10

that one at Bill's Music is actually a mid 70's KUSTOM, and IMO, he's a bit high on the price of it. if it had JBLs it would be priced about right.

Thanks. I fixed it!

thombo · #6 06-02-2010, 10:31 AM

other than the tuck and roll, i don't know much about custom... are the heads tube or ss?

johnk_10 · #7 06-02-2010, 10:39 AM

Din Of Win · #8 06-02-2010, 10:56 AM

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/msg/1771199394.html

A Kustom head and 2x15 for less than half of the price in the OP post. If you're in MD/PA it looks like a sweet deal.

EDIT: realized OP IS, in fact in MD... Dude, get this if you want some Kustom goodness!!

**Sparks55** · #9 06-02-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Din Of Win

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/msg/1771199394.html

A Kustom head and 2x15 for less than half of the price in the OP post. If you're in MD/PA it looks like a sweet deal.

EDIT: realized OP IS, in fact in MD... Dude, get this if you want some Kustom goodness!!

Wasn't looking for myself, but RED!!!!!!!

Din Of Win · #10 06-02-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparks55

Wasn't looking for myself, but RED!!!!!!!

I know, right?! It looks sweet!

Kustoms are actually becomming pretty saught after in our area (i'd like to take at least SOME credit for that

).

At most local used places, the heads alone have been going for $300-$400ish.

**Sparks55** · #11 06-02-2010, 11:31 AM

[quote=Din Of Win;9210934]I know, right?! It looks sweet!
Kustoms are actually becomming pretty saught after in our area (i'd like to take at least SOME credit for that

).
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Do you use both, a mic and a DI?

Mark

KramerBassFan · #12 06-02-2010, 11:34 AM

The Kustom in the OP's link is too much. $400 for the full set up would be a bit better.

Thats a Kustom 250 head, and will give you about 125w or so of clean SS power.

The KUSTOM 200 that is linked later on is 200w PEAK, and 100w RMS or so.

I have a later Kustom, and a WOODSON cab. Anybody here ever heard of Woodson?

Din Of Win · #13 06-02-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparks55

Do you use both, a mic and a DI?

Mark

Nope, neither with that set up. (I have multiple heads and cabs though for if i need to)

That set up of the Kustom200 and Ampeg 2x15 was my rig for 3 years of full-time touring and NEVER had a problem. It held up perfectly fine with a guitarist using a Peavy VTM-120 and full stack. It was cranked about 2/3 to 3/4 and has the most amazing over driven tone i have ever heard out of a SS amp.

**Sparks55** · #14 06-02-2010, 12:04 PM

PM me if you get to play near Baltimore and I'll stop out. Sometimes I get a call to mix a band in Frederick and I'll let you know.
Mark

redstrand · #15 06-02-2010, 01:30 PM

I have two Kustom 250 heads and the 2x15 with the two ton metal horn in it. Kustom tuck and roll vintage stuff just rocks.

Din Of Win · #16 06-02-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redstrand

I have two Kustom 250 heads and the 2x15 with the two ton metal horn in it. Kustom tuck and roll vintage stuff just rocks.

Yesss!! haha

Also... Kustom heads can double as pillows on tour

I've totally slept on mine more than a few times.

father of fires · #17 06-02-2010, 02:09 PM

That head has been there forever. At least a year and maybe more. They should try lowering the price unless they don't mind waiting. I have played it and it sounds good.

I have bought several things from there with great service. They have revamped and consolidated (they used to have 2 stores right next to each other). I haven't been there in a while. It might be time for a visit.

redstrand · #18 06-02-2010, 02:09 PM

You could sleep on the cab it's about the size of a twin bed.

Din Of Win · #19 06-02-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

That head has been there forever. At least a year and maybe more. They should try lowering the price unless they don't mind waiting. I have played it and it sounds good.

I have bought several things from there with great service. They have revamped and consolidated (they used to have 2 stores right next to each other). I haven't been there in a while. It might be time for a visit.

Ya know, i've never even been there... i usually go down to the MoCo/DC area to Atomic, Chuck Levins or Victor Lits... every now and then i'll go to Westminster to Coffee Music... but never Bill's... which is weird since i'm in Baltimore at least 2 times a week...

**Sparks55** · #20 06-03-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Din Of Win

Ya know, i've never even been there... i usually go down to the MoCo/DC area to Atomic, Chuck Levins or Victor Lits... every now and then i'll go to Westminster to Coffee Music... but never Bill's... which is weird since i'm in Baltimore at least 2 times a week...

I do all I can to stay away from GC.........