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Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5869]

Fri, 17 June 2005 19:18

baskerville
Messages: 9
Registered: June 2005
Location: Ottawa/Hull

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I recently added a Kustom Hustler Combo to my collection. I have a Kustom 250 Model 2 with a 2x15 cabinet. Both are in black.

My problem is how to correctly configure the 4x10 speakers in the Hustler COmbo. At the moment there are two Alnico type 8 ohm speakers with the silver cones -- they look to be original. THe other two speakers look to be no-name replacements with ceramic magnets - one large the other small. All four speakers are wired in series.

Is this the correct configuration? Is parrallel wired preferred? If I need to replace two of the speakers -- what's recommended?

Thanks very much for any advice or help that can be provided.

[Updated on: Wed, 22 June 2005 21:09]

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5870 is a reply to message #5869]

Sat, 18 June 2005 02:19

voided3
Messages: 200
Registered: July 2004

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Hello. I assume all four speakers are 8 ohms and that the amp likes to see an 8 ohm load (I assume, I'm more familiar with K200's than the combos). The speakers should be wired in series-parallel so that the amp sees an 8 ohm load. Do a google search for "guitar speaker wiring diagrams" and you should find an easy diagram. If all four speakers are wired in series, your amp would see a 32 ohm load, which definetely isn't good (i.e. the (+) lead from the amp goes to the (+) on the first speaker, then the (-) on the first speaker connects to the (+) on the second speaker, and so forth). If all four speakers are paralleled, you will get a 2 ohm load (which also isn't good). This would be if the (+) and (-) leads from the amp connect to the first speaker and both leads from the first speakewr connect to the corresponding terminals on the next, and so forth.

If the speakers sound good and can handle the wattage, I'd say keep them. Otherwise, check ebay for similar vintage CTS or Eminence speakers, or maybe go for some new Jensen MODs or Ceramic reissues, something like that. Speakers are easily changable and affect your tone immensly, so sometimes experimentation can be fun. Just make sure you are using speakers of the correct impedance though. Good luck with the amp!

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5871 is a reply to message #5870]

Sat, 18 June 2005 10:54

baskerville
Messages: 9
Registered: June 2005
Location: Ottawa/Hull

Junior Member

Thanks for the advice -- I think it needs to be series/parrellel as well. When I got the amp -- the speakers were wired in series - as far as I can tell -- which would mean that the amp would have been pushing 32 ohms -- if all of the speakers were at 8 ohms. I will have to get the meter out and check the two unmarked speakers to see if they are at 8 ohms.

Does anyone know if the KUstom Hustler Amp puts out at 8 ohms? My Kustom 250-2 puts out at 4 ohms into two 15" ALTEC 416-8B (8 Ohms each) speakers wired parrellel.

Thanks for any help that can be provided.

Bye-for-now.

[Updated on: Sat, 18 June 2005 14:35]

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5878 is a reply to message #5869]

Mon, 20 June 2005 08:44

stevem
Messages: 4733
Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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That amp put out 75 watts RMS, 150 peak.The 2 alinco magnet speakers are original CTS if their code stamping starts with 137. These speakers being so old fail rather easy if cranked with a distortion pedal, so if you plan on playing the amp a lot and you have the funds I would them up and get new ones to play thru.Check out the coldsprings electrical works site for the value of these alinco magnet CTS drivers!

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5889 is a reply to message #5878]

Wed, 22 June 2005 21:04

baskerville
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Registered: June 2005
Location: Ottawa/Hull

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Yes, two of the speakers are original CTS speakers with the 137 marking and dated 1970. They also have the Kustom logo stamped on the metal basket in white. The other speaker is an Eminence (67) dated 1978 with a big square magnet. The last speaker is a Cleveland (433) dated 1980 and has what I percieve to be a very small ceramic magnet. Can't find any information on Cleveland speakers.

The Hustler is sounding very good now. Speakers have been wired Series/Parrell. Very loud even at the setting of "2" on the Volume Control. Everything works perfectly. I even managed to order a bag of 10 GE335 lamps from a local electronics store to replace the burnt out lamp (he would only sell 10 at time, since he said I would be the only one ever wanting the lamp again if he ordered it).

I am concerned that the old CTS speakers, "which sound amazing" for 35 year old speakers, may not be able to handle the gain and distortion that I can get with my Digitech RP7. So, replacing all of the speakers with a new set of 4 is probably wise. I am torn between Jensens P10Q or something from Eminence. Can anyone recommend an Eminence speaker for the Hustler? Perhaps something from the Patriot series -- Ragin' Cajun?

Look forward to your replies.

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5891 is a reply to message #5869]

Thu, 23 June 2005 08:23

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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I have heard the cajuns, if those are the ones with the 30 OZ magnets.You will be more than thrilled with that choise!

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Re: Kustom Hustler Speaker Problem [message #5892 is a reply to message #5869]

Thu, 23 June 2005 10:06

woody96
Messages: 107
Registered: May 2001

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I have tried the Jensen c10Q's in a K150-8 and a peavey classic; sounded awesome! These have the ceramic magnet......I would also recommend Weber speakers-----the ceramic power series I think.....high wattage and the tone is awesome! Get an aluminum cone for brighter tone too......Price is comparable to the othere---a bit higher.....
I think the new Eminence patriot series are very good too....
Good luck! Cool

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