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Kustom Double Cross none Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lead Channel I Controls...10 Lead Channel II Controls...12 Mastering the Cross...14 Rear Control Panel...16 Amp Specifications...20 Signal Flow Diagram...21 © Kustom Amplification. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Kustom Amplification 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron, KY U.S.A. 41048 www.kustom.com 1.888.4KUSTOM...
  • Page 3 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 de- vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 All of us at Kustom say “Thank You” for your purchase. Welcome to the Kustom family!

  • Page 9: Front Control Panel

    Front Control Panel 1) NORMAL This 1/4-inch input provides full tonal response and offers the same amount of gain as the Tight input. 2) TIGHT This 1/4-inch input “tightens” the attack response of the entire amplifier to provide the chunkiest tone possible. It of- fers the same amount of gain as the Normal input.
  • Page 10 8) BOOST INDICATOR When lit, this indicates that the Boost func- tion is active. 9) BOOST CONTROL This adjusts the amount of footswitchable boost and is particularly useful for solos. It provides up to 10dB of “Master Volume” boost, regardless of which channel is active. The boost is active if the footswitch is unplugged.

  • Page 11: Rhythm Channel Controls

    Rhythm Channel The Rhythm channel of the Double Cross is far more flexible than you might expect. It is NOT simply a clean channel. It takes you from sparkling Country tones to classic crunch in the blink of an eye. In particular, experiment with settings of the Gain and Volume controls in tandem with the Drive and Bright switches.
  • Page 12 Rhythm Channel Settings used for moderately distorted sounds, rather than strictly being a clean channel. 7) DRIVE When more gain is desired, activate this switch by pressing it downward. This will maximize the amount of crunch and overdrive in this channel, but it can also be used for a fatter clean sound when the gain is set lower.

  • Page 13: Lead Channel I Controls

    Lead I Channel Strap yourself down, because here’s where things get intense. The Lead I channel of the Double Cross offers a breathtaking array of crushing modern tones that can be sculpted with stunning precision. The key to unlocking its secrets lies in its Cross, a deceptively simple but ultimately sophisticated tool that blends additional 12AX7 tube stages, letting players actually modify the Gain, EQ and attack pa- rameters of their amplifier.
  • Page 14 Lead I Channel Settings 6) THE CROSS The Cross offers these functions: (1) Bright:This enhances high-end response and tightens the low end. (2) Gain: This boosts preamp gain. (3) Tight Stage: Adds an extra 12AX7 stage that provides a chunky, vintage- style gain like a classic amp when fully cranked.

  • Page 15: Lead Channel Ii Controls

    Lead II Channel The Lead II channel is voiced differently from the Lead I channel, pro- viding a classic high-gain “cranked amp” tone and a powerful contrast to the Lead I channel. Although both Lead channels provide a dupli- cate set of controls, you’ll notice they each have their own personality and tonal characteristics.
  • Page 16 Lead II Channel Settings boosts preamp gain. (3) Tight Stage: Adds an extra 12AX7 stage that provides a chunky, vintage-style gain like a classic amp when fully cranked. (4) Thick Stage: Adds an addition- al 12AX7 stage that generates rich, aggressive tonal qualities with complex harmonics.

  • Page 17: Mastering The Cross

    THE CROSS USER-MODIFIED PREAMP STAGES Try the following sequence to gain a basic understanding of the Cross functions. Keep in mind that all switches may be added or omitted in any combination -- there is no "right way" to set them. Experi- ment to find the sounds that work for your specific application.
  • Page 18 Bright + Thick Turn off TIGHT and slide THICK switch toward center of Cross. This activates an additional tube stage, adding a deep, rich quality to the tone, without sacrificing definition. This is great for power chords. Bright + Thick + Tight Add TIGHT back into the mix.

  • Page 19: Rear Control Panel

    1) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR This switch is used to select the appropri- ate impedance and is important in achieving the desired results from the Double Cross. The correct impedance should be selected using the Impedance Selector switch as in the following impedance settings chart.
  • Page 20 Vintage 30-loaded Straight-front 4x12 speaker cabinet. When the switch is OUT, it emulates the same speakers in a Slant- front 412 cabinet. Kustom went to great lengths to make sure that this signal sounded like the actual amp head and speaker cabinet combinations.
  • Page 21 0 dBV (1v) Rack Effects Optimal -10 dBV (0.3v) Pedal Effects Optimal 11) FOOTSWITCH Before powering up the amplifier, connect the provided 5-button footswitch here using a 1/4” TRS stereo cable. The Channel Selector knob on the front panel should be set to Footswitch when the Footswitch is being used. If it is not, the footswitch will blink when channel se- lecting, but the channels won’t change.
  • Page 22 12) MIDI IN This jack is used to receive MIDI data from other MIDI enabled products, such as MIDI Preset Footswitches or Effects Processors. MIDI is a great way to allow different products to communicate together. Many guitarists have found that the ability to hit one switch and have multiple devices instantly respond can help create a more seamless on-stage perfor- mance.

  • Page 23: Amp Specifications

    Amp Specifications Model Tubes Output Power Input Impedance System Gain All measurements taken with 1 KHz input signal, Tone controls flat, Gain Halfway and Volume Maximum, Boost @ 10, Effects OFF, overall Master @ 10. All Bright, Drive & cross switches off.

  • Page 24: Signal Flow Diagram

    RHYTHM BRIGHT NORMAL 12AX7 L EAD I GAIN BRIGHT TIGHT L EAD I I GAIN BRIGHT SEND 12AX7 L EVEL BUFFER EFFECTS SEND EFFECTS RETURN TRUE L EVEL BYPASS EFFECTS RETURN FOOTSWITCH 12AX7 PHASE 12AX7 MASTER INVERTER VOLUME MIDI STORE BOOST FOOTSWITCH AND MIDI SYSTEM...

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