KN Cabs ST-1/Aether User manual

“Guitar speaker cabinets handmade by a guitarist not a machine.”
ST-1/Aether Manual

Congratulations! You have acquired
perhaps the finest guitar speaker cabinet
available today. Each KW brand speaker cabinet
is handmade to the highest of exacting
standards. Only the highest quality wood and
materials are used in its construction. This short
informative manual will demonstrate how to get
the most out of your new cabinet as well as how
to care for it.
A speaker cabinet by design is a fairly
simple product. However, your KW Cab does
have many features that are not usually found on
just one cabinet. There are four main sections to
discuss. Firstly and most importantly is the
ELECTRONICS. Before we discuss the
connections please be aware that you should
only use specific high quality ¼” speaker cable
connections. The use of instrument level cables
can damage your cabinet and equipment. Also
always connect your speaker cabinet before
turning on your amplifiers power, failure to do
so could damage your amp. There is one ¼”
mono jack on KW 1x12 speaker cabinets. This is
typically 8 or 16 ohms, depending on your order.
You will notice that the wire inside the cabinet is
very high quality Audioquest© brand cable, for
the best signal transmission possible.
The second added feature of your KW ST-1
is the flexible removable back. This partially
removable back allows you to have the feel and
sound of an open back cabinet which is generally
more “airy” sounding and often more articulate.
The screws that retain the back accept either
square or Phillips head style screwdrivers.
When reattaching the back take care not to over
tighten the screws.
The third feature is the removable front
grill. KW Cabinets use a special light grade cloth
grill that is not only highly decorative but also
especially thin, which allows better sound flow
and less absorption. However, being this grill
cloth is light grade it is less durable, and care
need be taken, especially when removing the
grill. The grill is attached via Velcro tabs on its
back. It should only be removed if changing the

speakers . To remove the grill use a thin
preferably blunt object and insert it around the
side of the grill carefully prying it forward.
The last item of discussion is sound
quality. Each cabinet is carefully tested and
played before it is shipped. One of the greatest
features of these powerful 1x12 cabinets is their
incredibly large sound. This added dimension
and deep bass response may require you to
retune your amplifier or effects equipment
settings. Lesser cabinets force you to turn up
bass settings in order to get the response you
need, very high bass settings may be undesirable
or cause resonance issues when using a highly
bass responsive cabinet such as these. Taking
some time to dial in your new settings will surely
result in a superior sound.
Care and maintenance is very important to
the life of your cabinet. A high quality lacquer
finish is applied to each cabinet and does not
need a large amount of care. An occasional
polishing with a soft wax such as paste wax or
bee’s wax will result in a long life finish. Paste
wax is available at your local home center, and
you should simply follow the on can
instructions. Avoid placing any water or alcohol
on your cabinet as it may result in finish damage.
Treat it as you would a fine guitar and you
should have no problems. Do not place cups or
bottles on the cabinet either. It is possible that
small indentations or finish imperfections may
occur from normal use and from having an
amplifier on top of the cabinet. Also occasionally
the finish may appear cracked or separated from
at the various seams on the cabinet. This is
completely normal and should not spread. It is
simply a result of the natural expansion
properties of wood and changing moisture
climates. Obviously since this is a fine wood
product it is much more subject to wear than a
normal cabinet. Take care when handling it as
impact can damage the finish and wood.
Purchasing a good quality cover can certainly
help. Your new KW Cabinet is a fine piece of
craftsmanship that cared for should deliver years
of quality sound.

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
KW Cabs warrants this speaker cabinet to be free from any workmanship defects for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase
when purchased from an authorized KWCABS dealer. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear that is associated with the
use or design of this product beyond its intended purpose and design. This warranty is non-transferable.
Except to the extent precluded by state law, KWCABS specifically excludes from this warranty any responsibility for consequential or
special damages.
Speakers are not covered under the warranty. While KWCABS makes every effort possible to make a superior wood product, normal
wear and tear associated with wood products due to the materials inherent characteristics are not covered. These include damage from
impact, damage from moisture and humidity related concerns, as well as any other environmental issue that is beyond the
manufacturer’s ability.
This warranty does not include any item that has been modified or repaired by an unauthorized person. All claims must be made first
through dealer or if purchased directly then claims can be made directly to KWCABS. All cabinets must have their original serial
number and logo in place and unaltered. Owner is to pay shipping charges for repair returns.
KWCABS makes no other warranties written or implied with respect to its product, service, or design for other than covered in the
duration of this warranty. This warranty affords you specific legal rights, which vary from state to state.
SERIAL NUMBER _________________ Date of Sale ___________________________