Kustom KGA10FX User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
KGA10FX
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your KGA10FX
model successfully draws on more than 30 years of amplifier design and
manufacturing experience at Kustom. This amp was planned from the ground up by
our engineers to offer top-notch tone and dependable performance. Inside this manual,
you'll find useful information about the amp's features and some suggested settings to
illustrate its tonal capabilities. We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom
amplifier.

ENGLISH
Danger
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing
loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently
intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the following permissible noise level exposures:
According to OSHA, any exposure in the above permissible limits could
result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over
the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to
prevent a permanent hearing loss. If exposure in excess of the limits as
put forth above, to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to
equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels, such as this
amplification system, be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in
operation.
DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1
SOUND LEVEL (dB) 90 93 95 97 100 103
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE 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. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
0ther.A grounding-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 REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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 CONTIENT PAS DE
PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
CONFER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE AUX
REPARATEURS
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLE A L'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT
QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR
PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES.
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES
DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC 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 CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A
L'HUMIDITE.

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1.) Guitar Input Jack - 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.
2.) Gain - adjust this control clockwise to increase the amount of distortion. Use in the lower ranges (counter clockwise) to
produce less distorted or ＂Bluesy＂tones. As you increase the gain (clockwise), the amount of distortion can range from
＂ Classic Rock＂to Total Attack saturation.
3.) Volume (Lead)- this is a volume control for the LEAD channel only.
4.) Channel Select Switch - this switch selects between the LEAD and RHYTHM channel.
5.) Volume (RHYTHM) - this is a volume control for the RHYTHM channel only.
6.) Low - this is the bass control for both channels. This passive shelve adjusts frequencies at 800Hz and below. Turning it
fully clockwise, the signal is unaltered. Turning it counterclockwise, the low will be rolled off -12db
7.) Mid - this control is a passive midrange control for the amplifier set to 800Hz.Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is
unaltered. Turning it fully counterclockwise, the low will be rolled off -12db.
8.) High- this is the high frequency control for both channels. This passive shelve adjusts frequencies at 3K hz and above.
Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is unaltered. Turning it counterclockwise, the low will be rolled off -12db
9.) Effects Volume - This control increases the effect signal and mixes it with the guitar signal. Turn the control clockwise
to add the desired amount of effects .
10.) Power Indicator - When lit, the amplifier is turned on and ready for use.
Back Panel
Speaker Output - This jack is used to deliver the amplified signal to an external speakers. Total minimum load
is 8 ohms. Do not use a load lower than 8 ohms. Damage to the amplifier may result. The amplifier＇s internal
speaker is disconnected when this jack is used.
Line Output - this is a 2 conductor 1/4" line output jack. This will allow an external amplifier or mixing board to be
supplied with the signal from this amp.
Headphone Output - this is a 3 conductor ＂Ｓtereo＂The amplifier＇s internal speaker is disconnected when this
jack is used.
CD/TAPE Input - this is a 3 conductor 1/4" that allows playback from a Compact Disc or Tape player.
VOLUME MID
LOW HIGHGAIN VOLUME
GUITAR
INPUT
VOLUME
KGA10FX
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER EFFECT
1 0 W A T T G U IT A R A M PL I F I E R W/EFFECTS
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MODEL
KGA10FX
AC 120V 25W 60Hz
KUSTOM MUSICAL AMPLIFICATION INC
CINCINNATI, OHIO USA
SERIAL NUMBER
DESIGNED IN USA MADE IN CHINA
0326
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CONFORMS TO
UL STD.6500
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA STD.E60065
LINEOUTSPEAKER CD/TAPE
INPUT
HEADPHONE
ON
OFF
POWER
FUSE:T200mA L 250V
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CUS
RR
2001124
LEADGUITARAMPLIFIERW/EFFECTS

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 or Country Guitar - these settings are the basic clean sounds and for general rhythm guitar, country
lead guitar, and funky/chunky rhythm sounds. Usually, country guitar is a brighter, more trebly edged sound. The
bottom end depends on what type of guitar you are using. Reverb depends on taste.
Rhythm guitar is mostly a clean full type of sound. A little less treble than the country sound and a bit more
midrange. Reverb, again depends on taste.
Blues Lead or Mellow Crunch - this setting is particularly useful in blues or softer rock songs and It is good for
leads as well as rhythm parts. It is good for power chords in back of leads. 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. This setting does not have as much gain as full out crunch, adjust the gain control to the
amount of distortion you desire. Blues usually 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 and this amp delivers it quite well.
VOLUME MID
LOW HIGHGAIN VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER EFFECT
VOLUME MID
LOW HIGHGAIN VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER EFFECT
VOLUME MID
LOW HIGHGAIN VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER EFFECT
VOLUME MID
LOW HIGHGAIN VOLUME VOLUME
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER EFFECT

KGA10FX
Model Power Channels Impedance Effects
Equalizer Amplifier Type Dimensions Weight
10 W 3 Band
2 8 Ohms Reverb/
Echo
Bi-Polar Transistor 13＂x7.8＂x11.4＂
33.5x19.8x29 CM
13.2Lbs.
6.0Kg

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