Kustom KXB200 user manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
KXB200 BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER
KXB200 KXB200
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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KXB200 Control Panel KXB200 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 leve

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KXB200 Back Panel KXB200 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 this 2-conductor, ¼-inch jack to connect to the input of an external effects processor or equalizer. This jack can also be used as a Preamp Out.

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KXB200 AC Mains kustom.com

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KXB200 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. KXB200 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 KXB200 Specifications Output Power 200 Watts 4 Ohms at 5% THD+N 1 X 15” 4 Ohms Speaker Custom Designed Horn Type Piezo Horn with On/Off Switch Input Impedance Dual Input 0 dB: 500K ohm, -6dB: 95K ohm Gain 75 dB Gain and Master at Max, All EQ at 12 o’clock S/N Ratio -80 dB typical Below rated power DIrect Output Electronically Balanced Ground Lift Switch and Level control XLR Aux Input 800 mV Sensitivity Stereo 3.5mm High Impedance Headphone Output 15 mW @ 30 ohms Stereo 3.5mm, 8 ohm mi

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KXB200 Signal Flow Diagram kustom.com

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KXB200 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