Old Kustom Heads and cabs

[Tajue17]

Hey did any of you guys play through a old Kustom 250 head with Kustom 2X15 Cab before?? I can get a matching cab and head in perfect condition for 400 bucks but I don't know the rep of these cabs, I want it for a rickenbacker and a Gibson ripper bass and the full Vintage sound..

the cab I'm talking about is the one with the vinal padding (Blue Metal flake)

thanks for any opinions, Ted

 

[Dr. Nick]

I have a Kustom 1x15 that definitely gives you that vintage 70's warm and fuzzy...can't handle a lot of watts, though, so if you run a head other than the 250, you might have to watch out...

I think $400 for the head and cab is a good deal (perhaps too good!...what year are they?)

 

[Father Gino]

I've still got my 2x15 that I bought... a long time ago. I put EVMs in it in the previous millenium. It was my first amp. The head died long ago and was swallowed by the ghosts of time.

They were a popular setup back in the day. Under powered and not as nice low end definition by today's standards, but it's certainly a reputable vintage sound. Mine has had a Musicman HD 130 tube head driving it since the Kustom head died. Overall it makes as much noise as the SWR 400 & two Eden 2x10s that replaced it The more modern rig is more clear & punchy while the Kustom is more warm & fuzzy.

I bought the two Eden 2x10s after I dropped that 90 lb Kustom on my big toe.

 

[bongo man]

Hey did any of you guys play through a old Kustom 250 head with Kustom 2X15 Cab before?? I can get a matching cab and head in perfect condition for 400 bucks but I don't know the rep of these cabs, I want it for a rickenbacker and a Gibson ripper bass and the full Vintage sound..

the cab I'm talking about is the one with the vinal padding (Blue Metal flake)

thanks for any opinions, Ted

sounds lke a great deal--thoses cabs are super cool!!

 

[Tajue17]

heres the head and cab and I decided to pass on them so if anyone wants them call this guy . it was from Ebay and they didn't reach the reserve of $400.00 + 100.00 to ship them from PA (165lbs) unless you can pickup.

anyway I called the guy and he said he would take $400 for the head and cab which he says are in excellent condition and he has personally checked everything ( its a music store) and they play fine.

forgot his name but his number is 1-412-722-1234

I do not know this guy or this store so use your own discretion.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I've had a few...they look cooler than they sound.

Here is a good website link for ya:

http://www.kustomplayer.com/

 

[0557]

I've had a few...they look cooler than they sound.

Here is a good website link for ya:

http://www.kustomplayer.com/

They sounded like crap for bass unless you used it as a practice amp.
They look great on stage. Creedence Clearwater Revival used a wall of them back in the 70"s

 

[Tajue17]

wow thats pissa seeing a website for these things and went I ventured in it I found a matching head and cab forsale right here in Mass? Oh well I passed on another amp cause ah need ta pay tha billlllllllsssssssss!

Just before I quit playing music about 5yrs ago I thought I was hearing something about the Kustom amps where being made and sold again, did anyone ever hear this?

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Just before I quit playing music about 5yrs ago I thought I was hearing something about the Kustom amps where being made and sold again, did anyone ever hear this?

Yeah, Sterling's buddy Gary Hanser is making them again...no tuck and roll's though.

http://www.kustom.com/

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I think we should take up a collection and buy one of these bad boys for BP's rec room....