The Kustom Club - Page 7

Shardik · #**121** 01-22-2013, 04:47 AM

Hi

I am thinking about getting a new bass rig and think about getting a cab stack of Kustom Deep End 115H + 210H. Can I get prospect status in the club?

I also wonder a bit about sensitivity and overall SPL for these cabs, compared to similar products from other manufacturers. Kustom does not specify this, and I would hate to invest in a cab stack that sounds smaller than its size... I have to keep up with a rock drummer in rehearsals.

All experiences with these cabs are welcome.

The jury is still out on what head I am getting, but I think it will be something small and lightweight in the 250-500W range.

MLC_BassPlayer · #**122** 01-22-2013, 07:46 AM

Can I get a number? KXB200h and a pair of DE115 Neo's. I'll post a pic on Friday. The rig is at a rehearsal space...

Count Bassie · #**123** 02-03-2013, 04:37 PM

If anyone's looking to fill out their corral, I've got this one for sale... I'm not in love with selling it, but some stuff has to go. I use it less than any other head (I have 4 including this one- I play quite a bit...).

christw · #**124** 02-03-2013, 04:53 PM

I dig my Kustoms. A 118B loaded with a Faital 18FH500 and Alpha 6 CBMRA and 2x15 with the same CTS drivers as a B-15...

Shardik · #**125** 02-03-2013, 11:40 PM

Hi. Was at rehearsal with a new band yesterday, and it turned out these guys were loud. I measured SPL in the room of at least 110dB, and that was before the drummer kicked in.

Will a Kustom DE210H + a Kustom DE115H combined be heard in this kind of setting?

(Yes, I wore ear protection)

Count Bassie · #**126** 02-04-2013, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Shardik

Hi. Was at rehearsal with a new band yesterday, and it turned out these guys were loud. I measured SPL in the room of at least 110dB, and that was before the drummer kicked in.

Will a Kustom DE210H + a Kustom DE115H combined be heard in this kind of setting?

(Yes, I wore ear protection)

You guys just need to turn down. Whatever style of music you're playing, that's just dumb, actually... you're all asking to go deaf.

Shardik · #**127** 02-04-2013, 09:36 AM

I agree. I haven't really got that much band experience, and have only played in a band with a drum machine before this band. I don't know how quiet we can play with acoustic drums, so I appreciate the advice. We're playing blues / bluesrock covers.

Count Bassie · #**128** 02-04-2013, 12:28 PM

Glad I didn't make you mad! Lol! Drummers are playing a lot of transients, which go away quickly but have a strong attack. Maybe lighter sticks, or maybe a little less gonzo and a little more attention to the song will help... but guitar players are notorious for "needing to be heard". We have one too- just don't let him carry you off into the Land of Murderous Decibels! Listen to the mix while you're playing, and I'd very much recommend a way to record rehearsals. We have a little Zoom H2 that does a fine job of capturing the room, and it's been telling in more ways than one.

Good luck!

Shardik · #**129** 02-20-2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Count Bassie

We have a little Zoom H2 that does a fine job of capturing the room, and it's been telling in more ways than one.

Good luck!

Thank you. Good advice, and I was actually doing some window shopping online for such a small recording unit.

Shardik · #**130** 02-20-2013, 05:02 AM

I decided to pull the trigger on some new Kustom cabs (Kustom DE210H + a Kustom DE115H). I know these are not the quality of the legends of historic Kustom equipment, but I still hope I can get a club number for these.

tabdog · #**131** 04-16-2013, 01:15 PM

I recently scored a Kustom 1-15 B cab for $39.55
at an auction,

It sounds awesome. It is loaded with a JBL D140F,

Tabdog

zon6c-f · #**132** 04-16-2013, 01:21 PM

WOW..If it functions at all... probably worth over $100 more.

Good score!

GreaserMatt · #**133** 04-17-2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kfc333

Is this thread still alive? I've been a Kustom user (and collector) since 1969. I'll join!

Nice collection!

GreaserMatt · #**134** 04-17-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Count Bassie

Very cool- this is the same one I have. It's a K 200B-6, a rare one because of the Selectone knob on the left channel, previously only used by the Kasino amps. I found out about that here, when I asked about mine- same as yours but in black Tuck n' Roll.

Here's my old 'Comphy Chair', made between Jan-March of '70:

I guess I should stand in line for a number... it's the coolest piece of gear I own! Love the purple jewel light on the black plexiglass panel. Way too hip and too much fun for 2012!...

Are these called '200' because they are 200 watts? I've always wanted to know; I always thought they were only 100 watts I have a late 60s / early 70s black tuck & roll version...

GaryLC · #**135** 04-17-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GreaserMatt

Are these called '200' because they are 200 watts? I've always wanted to know; I always thought they were only 100 watts I have a late 60s / early 70s black tuck & roll version...

They were considered 200 watts "peak power" back then.....closer to 100 watts RMS.

Count Bassie · #**136** 04-17-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryLC

They were considered 200 watts "peak power" back then.....closer to 100 watts RMS.

Pretty much a 100-watt head, yep. Pretty loud though, through a good cab.

zon6c-f · #**137** 04-17-2013, 07:53 AM

As I have staed in earlier posts, I am original ownerof 1971 K-S00-B.

I love it until I played against guitarists using MARSHALLS. Against those, I was redered essentialy mute.

As long as I was up against Fender Super or similar I could hold my own.
As far as wattage.Look on back of head: 100 Watts R M S .

This means 50 watts with a single 8ohm cab; 100 with a double cab.

Like so many other manufacturers, these heads were 'front loaded'...all the wattage is from 1 to to half way..afterward you only get more and more distortion.

At half volume and beyond, I could easily nail the tones of Felix Pappalardi or Jack Bruce..not a highly desirable tone in general. Maybe tone/ volume is enhanced with either Altec or JBL speaker options..I didn't know anything about anything,
so, when my parents... bought my Kustom in '71..I have
C TS speakers.
My fave tone is: Bright side: BASS FULL, TREBLE FULL, Bright Switch ON.

Only way my Kustom sounds good at any significant volume is via Furman PQ-3.