Kustom 16R - Manual (Page 3)

LEVEL MID LOW HIGH GAIN VOLUME CD/TAPE
INPUT
GUITAR
INPUT
POWER
LEVEL Solo 16R
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEAD
RHYTHM
LEAD RHYTHM EQUALIZER REVERB
HEADPHONE
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1.) CD/Tape Input - this 1/4" 3 conductor jack will allow you to plug in a CD player, tape or any other
source to practice along with. It sums the left and right signals into a mono signal and passes it
through to the amplifier section. To control the volume of the source, adjust the output volume of
the device. We suggest you turn the volume all the way down then plug in and adjust the volume
according to your taste.
2.) Guitar Input - this is a 1/4" 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is intended
for guitars but will accept other instruments as well.
3.) Lead Gain - adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion you add to the overdrive
signal. Used in the lower ranges of the control, you get a less distorted sound, a "bluesy" tone. As
you increase the gain, you add tremendous amounts of distortion to the signal for a harder edged
"crunch" tone.
4.) Channel Select Switch - this switch selects which preamp you are using. It will switch between
the Rhythm and Lead channels.
5.) Lead Volume - this control is the output volume control for the Lead Channel. It follows the same
tone circuit as the other channel. It's gain structure is determined by the lead gain control but this
serves as the overall master volume for this channel.
6.) Rhythm Level - this is the volume control for the clean channel. It's gain structure is preset for
maximum signal before distortion and determines the output level of the amp.
7.) Bass - this control is the bass control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 100 Hz. This
will effect the low frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it
counterclockwise, the lows will be rolled off.
8.) Mid - this control is the midrange control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 700 Hz.
This will effect the middle frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, your signal will "hollow
out" the mids which is popular in today's music.
9.) High - this control is the high control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 4KHz. This
will effect the high frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it
counterclockwise, the highs will be rolled off.
10.) Reverb Level - (only on the Solo16R). This control adds the spring reverb and mixes it into the
main signal buss. Reverberation creates a effect like a trail with the sound. It lets the notes "hang
in the air" longer, extending the sound.
11.) Headphone Jack - this is a 1/4" 3 conductor jack for plugging headphones. It will sum the signal
and put the sound in both ears, thereby creating a pseudo-stereo sound. Volume will be
determined by the volume control on the channel you are on. It will disconnect the internal
speaker when plugged into. This will allow quiet practicing.
12.) Jewel Light - this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.
13.) Power - this switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp.
Back Panel (not pictured) -
Speaker Out - this is a 2 conductor 1/4" speaker output jack. This will disconnect the internal
speaker and allow an external speaker cabinet to be employed. Rating is 8 ohms.