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Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5803] Wed, 01 June 2005 10:25 Go to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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Hey Guys,

A K250 with a 2x15" cab and a crazy horn is for sale near me.

It looks like it's in AWESOME shape. Black TnR. The head had trem and reverb.

However, this thing is hunormous, and it would really be a pain in the ass to move.

I am thinking I could use it for bass. What do you guys think? Do you think it would cut through the mix? How does that horn work/sound?

Anyway, what would you guys pay for that sucker?

Hey, I found a pic...this is very similar! Actually, it's basically identical.

Thanks So Much!

ezt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fuzzy4dice/Gear/kuskat15.jpg

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5804 is a reply to message #5803] Wed, 01 June 2005 16:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The limitation would be the speakers. Unless they have been changed they would be KEI 15s voiced for guitar. If they happen to be ALtecs or JBLs they would take more bass. If you plan on LOUD bass you would need to change to a bass 15. The horn should be fine....just give you more highs. If you do not like it you could disconnect the wire. Other than that.....it would make a great bass rig! BC

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5805 is a reply to message #5804] Wed, 01 June 2005 17:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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Hey Man! Thanks for the info!

I did notice that they had the silver cone on the speakers when I saw them.

I'd feel like a real jerk unscrewing all of that junk in the back in the store.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5806 is a reply to message #5805] Wed, 01 June 2005 17:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Almost everyone was in on the chrome dome speakers by the time that amp was produced.....so I would not count on that to identify premium speakers. I would try to buy the amp at a price where speaker replacement was still an option.....and remember you can always sell or trade the speakers that are in it if they do not do the job for bass. I have personally walked into several music stores and pawn shops armed with my cordless drill....I do lots of things to make myself feel like a jerk!......that is just not one of them! Good Luck! BC

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5807 is a reply to message #5803] Wed, 01 June 2005 20:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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lol!

Well, maybe I will.

What do you think would be a resonable price for that rig?

I bet it's heavy as hell!

Thanks for the advice!

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5810 is a reply to message #5803] Fri, 03 June 2005 12:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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hey there..nice looking rig...if that is the actual pic, then no, sorry, those are not Altecs or JBLs...they will likely be the KEI..whether that be Eminence or CTS assembled by Kustoms...the giveaway is the hole in the center of the chrome dome...an Altec or JBL will be a solid dome..the JBL is notably larger in diameter than the Altec...but you can certainy snag some decent Eminence or Webber bass speakers to load in there and as good a shape as that rig is in..it'd be worth it.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5811 is a reply to message #5803] Sat, 04 June 2005 11:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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No, it's not an actual pic, but it's almost identical.

Though the speaker cones were silver, I did not notice the holes in them. Maybe I'll check them out later.

Thanks for the advice!

Is this thing loud? What is it, 250 watts?

Thanks!

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5812 is a reply to message #5811] Sat, 04 June 2005 11:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yes, it is loud.....it is large and it is all KUSTOM. I normally use a 250 with 2x15 JBL D140 cabinet for my bass rig in most clubs,or at festivals where we do not have enough time to setup a Kustom wall. Extremely versatile in tone. With some good bass 15s you would not be disappointed. It is large and heavy....so be prepared to work a little. For outside gigs I like to use the larger 3x15 cabinets....mainly for the look. There is nothing like a wall of 9 tall Kustom 3x15s and 3x12s for a proper backline. We love the look and the band really gets noticed.
I know you keep asking about value of the amp and that is hard to zero in on when you consider all the variables.....color....size...cosmetic condition ,working condition and local market. Good Luck! BC

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5813 is a reply to message #5803] Sat, 04 June 2005 23:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thats probably a lead cab and head. You might disconnect that horn and replace the fifteens with bass speakers. Another alternate idea would be Pa use for the cab.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5814 is a reply to message #5803] Sat, 04 June 2005 23:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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color: black

size: 2x15 w/ horn and head

cosmetic condition: perfect

working condition: no probs

and

local market: NYC / NJ

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5818 is a reply to message #5803] Mon, 06 June 2005 08:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you can find out what the speaker jack on the cab says, that will tell you what they are, but if the voice coil covers are aluminum witha hole in the center then they are not altecs or JBLs. That horn is a altec though, even with KEI speakers that is a great keyboard rig.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5820 is a reply to message #5818] Mon, 06 June 2005 20:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Keys would be fine unless its and 88 key piano. They can be just as hard on speakers as a bass. I seriously dout that this had bass speakers. But as has been said earlier you could sell them to finance some bass speakers. I have no idea myself what power capisity the horn can carry. So if I were gonna use the cab for bass I would just disconnect it.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5822 is a reply to message #5803] Tue, 07 June 2005 08:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The horn probily has the Altec model 806 driver on it. This was the same set up the Altec voice of the theater cabs came with, which to this day is still a great set up with the 421 model 15" driver they had.

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5831 is a reply to message #5822] Tue, 07 June 2005 18:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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Man, I haven't had time to see if it's still available and I have to go to Miami soon.

It's probably gone: Sad

However, only real NUTS want to buy things like this...

Namely Us.

lol

I'm still not getting any assumed $$$'s!

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5832 is a reply to message #5831] Tue, 07 June 2005 19:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It will probably stay put for a while due Kustom not haveing a huge following like Fender and Marshall. Also now people are looking for smaller amps right now not bigger ones. Unless he heavily discounts the price fast it will probably still be there.
This sounds as though it would be right up BC's alley for the all big Kustom back line though. If it were blue or red I'd be headed your way. If its a good price.

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icon12.gif  Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5833 is a reply to message #5831] Tue, 07 June 2005 23:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OKAY!...OKAY!....OKAY! Rolling Eyes I will take the bait since no one else will. Here is how I would price the amp. I live in a rural area and most of us are as broke as the 10 commandments most of the time. Facts: the amp is BIG....(but you can haul one in a Toyota Camry sedan and for 20 bucks I will tell you how. Just kidding about the 20)....it is BLACK....and you will probably have to do a speaker change to play high volume bass......still you say the amp is clean.....and if it has no issues regarding function.....buy it at 400-500. Covers and footswitch add value to that. Yeah, we see some bring big bucks on Ebay....and the amp is WORTH more than I quoted. However, you want to get into this thing where you can get out easy if it is not for you.....so that is my suggestion. If you had one just like it many years ago....and it is the amp of your dreams......and you MUST have it...... and you have disposable income....buy it at any cost. Twisted Evil Been there and done that too! BC

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Re: Kustom K 250 w/ horn (Pics) [message #5839 is a reply to message #5803] Wed, 08 June 2005 20:48 Go to previous message
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BC is right four to five hundred.

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