Kustom Arrow 16 User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your Arrow 16 / Arrow 16R model
successfully draws on decades of amplifier design and manufacturing experience at Kustom. This
amp was planned from the ground up to offer top-notch tone and dependable performance. Inside
thismanual,you'llfinduseful information about the amp's features and some suggested settings to
illustrateitstonalcapabilities. WewishyoumanyyearsofenjoymentwithyourKustomamplifier.
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Danger
Exposuretoextremelyhighnoise levels maycause a permanent
hearingloss. Individuals varyconsiderablyto noise inducedhearing
lossbut nearly everyonewill lose somehearing if exposedto sufficiently
intensenoise for asufficienttime.TheU.S.Government's
OccupationalSafety and HealthAdministration (OSHA)hasspecified
thefollowing permissible noiselevel exposures:
Accordingto OSHA, anyexposure in theabove permissible limitscould
resultin some hearingloss.Ear plugs orprotectors in theear canal orover
theears must beworn when operatingthis amplification systeminorder to
preventa permanent hearingloss. If exposureinexcess ofthelimits as
putforth above, toinsure against potentiallyharmfulexposure tohigh
soundpressure levels, itisrecommended thatallpersons exposedto
equipmentcapable of inducinghighsound pressure levels,suchas this
amplificationsystem,be protected byhearing protectors whilethisunit isin
operation.
DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1
SOUND LEVEL(dB) 90 93 95 97 100 103
THIS SYMBOLIS INTENDED TOALERTTHE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THIS SYMBOLIS INTENDED TOALERTTHE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATUREACCOMPANYINGTHE UNIT.
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this
product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future
reference.
3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating
instructions.
4 . Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.
5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. Bathtub,
sink,swimming pool, wet basement, etc.
6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be placed
flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will
impede the flow of cooling air.
8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ;such
as,radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus (including
heat producing amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug.Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the 0ther.Agrounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly
at Plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit
from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power
supply cord.
11 . Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other
openings.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way;
such as, power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally or has been dropped.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
APPARATUS SHALLNOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCHAS VASES,
SHALLBE PLACED ON THEAPPARATUS.
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FRENCH
DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4 3 2 1
INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 90 93 95 97 100 103
Danger
L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte
permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit
differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le
monde subit une diminution de I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition
suffisamment longue au bruit intense. Les autorites competentes en
reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux
de bruits:
Selon les autorites, toute exposition dans les limites citees ci-dessus,
peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d’audition. Des bouchons ou
protections dans l’appareil auditif ou sur l’oreille doivent etre portes lors
de l’utilisation de ce systeme d’amplification afin de prevenir le risque
de perte permanente de l’audition, Dans le cas d’expositions
superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande, afin de se
premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese I evees
potentielIement dangeure u ses, aux personnes exposees aux
equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances, tels ce
systeme d’amplification en fonctionnement, de proteger l’appareil
auditif.
ATTENTION:AFIN DE LlMlTER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR/QUE,
NE
PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS. NE CONTIENTPAS DE
PIECES POUVANTETRE REPAREE PAR
L’UTILISATEUR.
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.
CE SYMBOLEAPOUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLEAL'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT
QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENTIMPORTANTE POUR
PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUEAUX PERSONNES.
CE SYMBOLEAPOUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ETDE MAINTENANCE DANS LES
DOCUMENTS FOURNISAVEC CE PRODUIT.
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions
d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.
2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent
être conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.
3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les
précautions d'emploi.
4. Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.
5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par
exemple baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.
6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.
7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le
produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fernée, cela
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.
8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle
que radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres
appareils générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs
producteurs de chaleur) .
9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement
polarisé ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement
polarisé comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que
l'autre. Un branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus
une troisième reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne
s'insert pas dans votre prise de courant. consulter un
'électricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsolète.
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou
pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des
réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas
casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.
11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le
constructeur.
12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport, le support, le
trépied, la console ou la table spécifiés par le constructeur ou
vendus avec l'appareil. Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger
avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil afin d'éviter les
dommages d'un renversement.
13 Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé
pendant une longue période.
14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne
tombe et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de
l'appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre
ouverture.
15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un
technicien qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire
lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon,
comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont
détériorés,si du liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à
l'intérieur de l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à
l'humidité, s'il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.
16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc
electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CETAPPAREILALAPLUIE OUA
L'HUMIDITE.

1.) CD/Tape Input - This 1/4" 3-conductor jack will allow you to plug in a CD player, tape or any other
source to practice along with. It sums the left and right signals into a mono signal and passes it through
to the amplifier section. To control the volume of the source, adjust the output volume of the device. We
suggest you turn the volume all the way down then plug in and adjust the volume according to your
taste.
2.) Guitar Input - This is a 1/4" 2-conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is intended for
guitars but will accept other instruments as well.
3.) Lead Gain - Adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion you add to the overdrive signal.
Used in the lower ranges of the control you will get a less distorted sound. As you increase the gain, you
add tremendous amounts of distortion to the signal for a harder edged "crunch" tone.
4.) Channel Select Switch - This switch selects which preamp you are using. It will switch between the
Clean and Lead channels.
5.) Lead Volume - This control is the output volume control for the Lead Channel. It follows the same tone
circuit as the other channel. Its gain structure is determined by the lead gain control but this serves as
the overall master volume for this channel.
6.) Clean Level - This is the volume control for the clean channel. Its gain structure is preset for maximum
signal before distortion and determines the output level of the amp.
7.) Bass - This control is the bass control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 100 Hz. This will
affect the low frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it
counterclockwise, the lows will be rolled off.
8.) Mid - This control is the midrange control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 700 Hz. This will
affect the middle frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, your signal will "hollow out" the mid
frequency, which is popular in today's music.
9.) High - This control is the high control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 4KHz. This will effect
the high frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it counterclockwise,
the highs will be rolled off.
10.) Reverb Level - (only on the Arrow16R). This control adds the spring reverb and mixes it into the main
signal buss. Reverberation lets the notes "hang in the air" longer, extending the sound.
11.) Headphone Jack - This is a 1/4" 3-conductor jack for plugging headphones. It will sum the signal and
put the sound in both ears, thereby creating a pseudo-stereo sound. Volume will be determined by the
volume control on the channel you are on. It will disconnect the internal speaker when plugged into. This
will allow quiet practicing.
12.) Jewel Light - This jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.
13.) Power - This switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp.
Back Panel (not pictured) -
Speaker Out - This is a 2-conductor 1/4" speaker output jack. This will disconnect the internal speaker
and allow an external speaker cabinet to be employed. Rating is 8 ohms.
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Suggested Settings
(These settings are general starting points. They
are designed to get you close to the sound you
are looking for. If the control is not shown, then it
doesn't apply to this particular sound.)
Clean Rhythm/Country Guitar - these settings are for basic clean sounds including rhythm guitar,
country lead guitar, and funky/chunky rhythm sounds. Usually, country guitar is a brighter, more
treble edged sound. The bottom end depends on what type of guitar you are using. Reverb depends
on taste. Rhythm guitar is commonly a clean full sound, using a little less treble than the country
sound and a bit more midrange. Reverb, again depends on taste.
Medium-Gain Rock and Blues - this setting is particularly useful in blues or classic rock songs. It is
good for leads as well as rhythm parts. It is also useful for power chords. You need to switch to the
lead channel to make these settings work. Blues, depending on the guitar you use, usually adds
treble but with more midrange and a “fat” bottom end. Adjust the gain control to the amount of
distortion you desire. Blues often has a reverb trail on the notes. Adjust to taste.
Alternative/Harder Edged Rock - this setting will deliver more of a cutting tone. Whether used for
rhythm or lead sounds, it will “cut” through the drums and get you heard. If you need more “grunge”,
increase the gain control for more distortion. This style of music requires a slightly thinner, harder
edged tone full of midrange. Less reverb is required as it tends to muddy up faster songs. Adjust to
taste.
Heavy Metal/Maximum Crunch - this setting is a good starting point for the “notched-out middle”
sounds associated with metal and heavy alternative sounds. Adjust the Treble, Lows, and Reverb to
taste. Usually, for a rhythm tone, you want to have more lower end and less for leads. Distortion is
an integral part of this style of music, so crank up the Gain.

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