Product: Kustom Groove Bass 1200HD Head
Price Paid: US $399.00
Submitted
03/27/2006
at
11:17am
by
Curt Briscar
Email: curt at signal30<dot>net
Features
:
10
I purchased this amp used at Guitar Centers. It was a special order item that the person who ordered it never came back to pick it up after placing a deposit so I was the winner at $399.
I upgraded from a Peavey t-max. I was looking for something to power my 8x10 cab and take advantage of the 1200 watt handling capacity. This amp is pushing 750 watts at 4 ohms currently .
I have to compete with 2 guitarists and this amp cuts right through the mix and maintains a clear tone without distorting at higher volumes.
Sound Quality
:
10
This amp has no frills. Bass, Mid, Treble, and a nice EQ. I do however run a BBE Sonic Stomp pedal through it just for added tone clarity. The amps normal dry tone is clear and crisp. You can crank up the gain and get a realy nasty distorted sound that to me sounds like the tone used by bands like Fumanchu and Kyuss.
Reliability
:
10
So far this amp has been solid. I have no complaints
Customer Support
:
10
I contacted Kustom becuase when I try to run my BBE Sonic Stomp pedal through the effects look it sounds to hot. The Tech stated that the effects loop is line level and unless Im running an effect with a line out line in level setting its probably better to run directly into the front of the amp. Which makes sense to me.
Overall Rating
:
10
Ive been playing since 1984 Ive owned everything from GK to Trace Elliot. This head really competes with the Trace Elliot in my opinion on. If I was stolen I would buy another one without flinching. I would like to downsize my 8x10 cab and grab to AVATAR cabs but we will see.
Product: Kustom Groove Bass 1200HD Head
Price Paid: US $400.00
Submitted
05/30/2005
at
05:44pm
by
Manny
Email: themanny2000<at>yahoo dot com
Features
:
10
This amp has a basic set-up for the front panel. Nothing complicated hear. I wish most amps were this simple. The best part was the price. A lot of power for a small price as well. I play everything from jazz fusion, r&b, soul, 70's rock and everything in between.
1200 Watts @ 2 Ohms
800 Watts @ 4 Ohms
500 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Active/Pasive Input Selector Switch
9-Band Active EQ
BASS Control with Normal/Sub EQ Settings
MID Control with EQ Shift
HIGH Control with Normal/Define Settings
Pre or Post-EQ Effects Loop
Neutrik? Speak-On Output Connectors
Signal Mute Switch & Tuner Output
Solo Boost Function
Sound Quality
:
10
I play this amp through a Euphonic Audio VL210-B @ 4 ohms. Nothing in between. I might be adding a compressor for slap, but it sounds great for now. I use 2 Fender jazz basses. EMG and Sadowsky pickups and no effects. The amp has a clean sound with no distortion. It has a tube like warmth. I haven't tried it with a fretless, but I am sure that I will have no problem being that I am really impressed with the sounds that I am getting now. I love the fact that the overhead on this amps keeps the distortion away. I have no problems dial up any tones that I want. This rig is just right for small to medium venues and never distorts.
Reliability
:
10
I have not had any problems with this amp. Of course, I have a small setup so I always carry my own rig.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Never had to use them.
Overall Rating
:
10
I have been playing for 27 years. I owned everything from the standard 70's amps to elaborate racks. This amp is very basic and I like that. Tons of power and the right amount of features. I don't understand why rigs have to be so complicated. I guess with my own experience, showing off and bragging rights. You know, boys with toys. This is probably going to be my last amp. I like the power for the price and the simplicity.
