Kustom Tube 12 User manual

Features of the Kustom Tube 12
1) Input Jack - A 1/4-inch, 2-conductor input for plugging in your instrument. It’s intended for guitar but
will work with other instruments as well.
2) Gain - Adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion generated. Lower levels provide a
blues-type tone, with higher levels delivering increased crunch - perfect for heavier music.
3) Gain On - This switch activates the distortion circuit.
4) Low - Controls the emphasis of bass frequencies. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease lows.
5) Shift - When activated, this control shifts the frequencies to emphasize midrange content. The result
is a fuller, fatter sound.
6) High - Controls the emphasis of treble frequencies. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease highs.
7) Volume - Controls the overall level of the amplifier.
8) Headphone - A 1/4-inch input for headphones. Level is determined by the setting of the VOLUME
control. Automatically disconnects speaker for silent practicing.
9) Jewel Light - Indicates whether the amp is OFF or ON.
10)Power - This switch turns the amp ON or OFF.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp!Your new Tube 12 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 handy 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 Tube 12 amplifier.
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Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2001 Kustom
12WATT TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
GAIN LOW VOLUMEHIGH
INPUT HEADPHONE POWER
GAIN ON SHIFT

Sample Control Settings
The following settings are displayed to help you learn about the capabilities of your amp. Think of them
as starting points on the path to great tones! We know you’ll find your own favorite settings as you get to
know your amp.
Clean - These settings will work for most any style of music that needs a warm, articulate tone - whether
pop, country, funk or jazz. As the VOLUME control is turned up to its highest ranges, you’ll notice that
subtle distortion is generated.
Moderate Gain/Blues - For this setting, activate the GAIN ON button. When set as shown, moderate
smooth distortion can now be heard. Adjust HIGH to set the amount of bite. The SHIFT button may also
be activated to emphasize midrange frequencies for a fuller tone.
High Gain/Rock - This setting utilizes increased gain to provide a heavier sound, loaded with crunch and
sustain. GAIN ON and SHIFT are both activated for maximum impact.Adjust LOW and HIGH to match
the tonal character of your guitar.
CLEAN SETTING
MODERATE GAIN / BLUES SETTING
HIGH GAIN / ROCK SETTING
12WATT TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
GAIN LOW VOLUMEHIGH
INPUT HEADPHONE POWER
GAIN ON SHIFT
12WATT TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
GAIN LOW VOLUMEHIGH
INPUT HEADPHONE POWER
GAIN ON SHIFT
12WATT TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
GAIN LOW VOLUMEHIGH
INPUT HEADPHONE POWER
GAIN ON SHIFT

THISAPPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING.NO OBJECTS FILLEDWITH LIQUIDS SUCH
ASVASES SHALL BE PLACED ONTHE APPARATUS.
TOAVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY!
Kustom Inc.,4940 Delhi Pike,Cincinnati,OH • USA
[phone] Fax:[phone] / www.kustom.com
SOUND LEVEL db FLOW RESPONSE
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100
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110
CAUTION
THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC
WHICH MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER.EXTENDED
OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM POWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED
SINCE THIS COULD DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER
SYSTEM.PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE
OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE MASTER VOLUME
CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG.
IMPORTANT
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit.
4. All operating instructions should be followed.
5. This product should not be used near water, i.e.bathtub, sink,swimming
pool,wet basement, etc.
6. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with
proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed
in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.
7. This product should not be placed near a source of heat, such as a
stove,radiator,or another heat producing amplifier.
15. This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:
A.The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B.Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
C.The unit does not operate correctly.
D.The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
16. The user should not attempt to service this equipment.All service
work must be done by a qualified service technician for warranty repairs.
8. Connect only to a power supply of the type indicated on the back of the
amplifier near the power supply cord.
9. Do not break off the ground pin of the power supply cord.
10.Power supply cords should always handled carefully.Never walk or place
equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or
signs of stress,especially at the point where the cord exits the unit.
11.The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is unused
for long periods of time.
12.If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack,rear support
should be provided.
13.Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag.
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.
DANGER
EXPOSURETO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSEA PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS.INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLYTO NOISE INDUCED HEARING
LOSS BUT NEARLY EVERYONEWILL LOSE SOME HEARING IF EXPOSEDTO
SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FORA SUFFICIENT TIME.
THE U.S.GOVERNMENT'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(OSHA) HAS SPECIFIEDTHE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES:
ACCORDINGTO OSHA,ANY EXPOSURE IN THEABOVE PERMISSIBLE LIMITS COULD
RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS.EAR PLUGS OR PROTECTORS INTHE EAR CANAL
OR OVERTHE EARS MUST BE WORNWHEN OPERATINGTHISAMPLIFICATION
SYSTEM,IF EXPOSURE IS IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITSAS PUT FORTHABOVE,TO
INSUREAGAINST POTENTIALLY HARMFUL EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE
LEVELS,IN ORDER TO PREVENTA PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.IT IS
RECOMMENDEDTHATALL PERSONS EXPOSED TO EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF
INDUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS,SUCHASTHISAMPLIFICATION SYSTEM,
BE PROTECTED BY HEARING PROTECTORSWHILE THIS UNIT IS IN OPERATION.
DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/2 HR.or LESS
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDEDTOALERTTHE USER TOTHE PRESENCE OF
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS
INTHE LITERATUREACCOMPANYINGTHE UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDEDTOALERTTHE USERTO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUSVOLTAGE”WITHINTHE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDETO CONSITUTEA RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKTO PERSONS.
CAUTION
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.