Kustom KXB100 user manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
KXB100 BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER
KXB100
KXB100
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom bass amplifier.
Your KXB Model draws on decades of amp design and manufacturing
experience at Kustom. This model was built from the ground up to offer
world-class tone, useful features and reliable performance. Inside this manual,
you’ll find valuable information about the amp’s controls and specifications.
Being familiar with its features will help you effectively dial in different t

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FCC Statements 1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

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KXB100 Control Panel KXB100 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 1. 0 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is intended for bass guitars with standard, passive electronics. 2. –6 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is optimized for bass guitars with active electronics. 3. Gain: Controls the input level to the preamp. Set so Clip indicator light is not lit, otherwise distortion may occur. 4. Volume: Controls the overall volume level of the amplifier. Use in conjunction with the Gain control to obtain the desired level. 5

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KXB100 Back Panel KXB100 Power Cord: This supplies AC power to the amplifier. If the cord becomes damaged, take the amplifier to an authorized service center for repair. External Speaker: This is a two-conductor, ¼-inch external speaker jack. (Note: This jack is wired in series with the amp’s internal speaker. Therefore, the internal speaker still functions when an external speaker cabinet is added. For this reason, there is no minimum external speaker impedance load.) Effects Loop Send: Use

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KXB100 Suggested Settings The following suggested settings will help you dial in a variety of popular tones. Keep in mind, these are starting points to get you up and running with your KXB amplifier. Feel free to experiment to achieve your own signature sounds. KXB100 TRADITIONAL/VERSATILE TONE In this setting, the amplifier will deliver a traditional, yet versatile, electric bass sound. Whether you are playing Rock, Country, Blues or Gospel, this setting will get you close. If you play with

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® Kustom KXB100 Specifications Output Power 100 Watts 4 Ohms at 10% THD+N 1 X 15” 4 Ohms Speaker Custom Designed Input Impedance Dual Input 0 dB: 500K ohm, -6dB: 95K Ohm Gain 72 dB Gain and Master at Max, All EQ at 12 o’clock -80 dB typical Below rated power S/N Ratio DIrect Output Electronically Balanced Ground Lift Switch and Level control XLR Aux Input 1.2 V Sensitivity Stereo 3.5mm High Impedance Headphone Output 15 mW @ 30 ohms Stereo 3.5mm, 8 ohm minimum per channel Effects Loop 900 mV/1K

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KXB100 Signal Flow Diagram kustom.com

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KXB100 19 November 2009 kustom.com

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www.kustom.com Kustom Amplification, Inc. 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron, Kentucky USA 41048 888-4-KUSTOM (888-458-7866) All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ©2010 Kustom