Kustom V15 user manual

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V15 & 15H
GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of your Kustom Defender Amplifier.
Your Defender 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 tones. We wis

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V15 Front Panel 5 1 2 3 4 6 1. INPUT JACK: This is a ¼”, 2-conductor input for plugging in your instrument. It is intended for guitar but will accept other instruments as well. 2. VOLUME: This control determines the overall volume level of the amplifier. Due to the simplicity of the Defender V15’s all-tube circuitry, a wide range of tones can be obtained with the use of this control alone. For example, when set in its lower ranges, the sound is clean and snappy. As the Volume control is turned

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15H Front Panel 5 1 2 3 4 6 1. INPUT JACK: This is a ¼”, 2-conductor input for plugging in your instrument. It is intended for guitar but will accept other instruments as well. 2. VOLUME: This control determines the overall volume level of the amplifier. Due to the simplicity of the Defender 15H’s all-tube circuitry, a wide range of tones can be obtained with the use of this control alone. For example, when set in its lower ranges, the sound is clean and snappy. As the Volume control is turne

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V15 & 15H Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1. AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE: Insert the AC cord (provided) firmly into the AC connector. NOTE: Replace the AC power cord if protective jacket is damaged or ground pin is damaged or removed. The fuse is located in a housing just below the receptacle. Replace only with same type and size. To remove the fuse, remove AC power cord and pull out on the tab above the fuse symbol located on the fuse carriage. Place the new fuse in the carriage clip and re-insert. NOTE:

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V15 Signal Flow Diagram 15H Signal Flow Diagram DI RECT OUT (+) 2 SPEAKER CAB (-) 3 SIMULATION 1 GND LIFT VOLUME TONE 16 OHMS 1/2 - 12AX7 1/2 - 12AX7 2 X EL84 Signal OUTPUT Signal 8 OHMS Conditioning TRANSFORMER INTERNAL Conditioning 8 INCH SPEAKER INPUT 8 OHMS AMERICAN 4 OHMS BRITISH BASS CONTROL DI RECT OUT (+) 2 SPEAKER CAB (-) 3 SIMULATION 1 GND LIFT VOLUME TONE 16 OHMS 1/2 - 12AX7 1/2 - 12AX7 2 X EL84 Signal OUTPUT Signal Conditioning TRANSFORMER Conditioning INPUT AMERICAN 4 OHMS BRITISH B

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V15 Specifications ¼ inch jacks w/ impedance selector for 4 Ohm, 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm speakers Output Power 4 / 15 Watts Internal Speaker 8 Ohms Speaker 1 10” Celestion Gain 70dB @ 1 kHz Preamp Tube 1 12AX7 Poweramp Tubes 2 EL84 Power Requirements USA / Canada 120VAC/60Hz 80W Europe 230VAC/50Hz 80W UK 230VAC/50Hz 80W Australia 240VAC/50Hz 80W Japan 100VAC/50-60Hz 80W 40.2H x 41.8W x 21.5D cm/Kilogram 11.8 kg Dimensions / Weight 15.8 H x 16.5 W 8.5 D Inches/Pounds 26 Lbs. 15H Specifications ¼ inch

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EC Declaration of Conformity We: Kustom Musical Amplification INC. 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron, Ky 41048-0568 Tel: 1-859-817-7100 Fax: 1-859-817-7150 Declare that the product Product name: Kustom Product model number: DEFENDER V15 & DEFENDER 15H to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards; EN55013: 2001/+A1: 2003+A2: 2006 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment.

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