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Replacement Handles [message #1713] Sat, 20 July 2002 12:01 Anonymous Almost two months ago I ordered replacement handles (part #88-095222-005, $14.90) for my kustom cabs from Vibro World, and I actually spoke to someone by phone (503-255-7122) and thought the handles were on their way. However, watching online (http://www.vibroworld.com/parts/tech9.html) the handles seem to be terminally out of stock. Does anyone have any other suggestions for replacement handles? Thanks, Mike Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #1739 is a reply to message #1713] Fri, 02 August 2002 13:49 Anonymous some vintage tube amp sites carry a replecment gibson amp handle. the plastic part of the gibson is clear not gray like the kustom. you can unscrew the plastic and paint the inside gray. Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #1742 is a reply to message #1739] Fri, 02 August 2002 22:15 KustomBlues Messages: 490 Registered: June 2001 Location: Michigan Senior Member Paint it black.....that would be correct. Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #1984 is a reply to message #1713] Wed, 09 October 2002 17:15 Anonymous I was wondering if anyone has tracked down who makes the reissue Kustom handles?I need a couple of them myself. I wrote the people selling them on e-bay,but they would not say who makes the reissues,and do not have parts. Ray Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #2408 is a reply to message #1984] Mon, 27 January 2003 17:29 Anonymous Ray, I need one handle and please provide me with a contact where I can get one...Len Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #2409 is a reply to message #2408] Mon, 27 January 2003 20:27 KustomBlues Messages: 490 Registered: June 2001 Location: Michigan Senior Member I have some.... reproductions with black inserts. Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #2442 is a reply to message #2409] Sat, 08 February 2003 10:28 LPLew Messages: 3 Registered: January 2003 Junior Member If you still have the metal part of the handle you can buff them up back to their chrome with an electric or drill type buffer. Take some 5/8 oak and trace the inside of the handle. Cut out the oak, sand and round it up, drill holes to mount it to handle, and put several coats of gloss black. I did this with 3 of the handles. Had to order 1 handle from vibroworld. I got it in a week, painted the inside plastic gloss black, and now the PA cabinets look great with their new handles! Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #2450 is a reply to message #2442] Mon, 10 February 2003 21:38 Anonymous You know what, Mike? It's nice to have handles on your rig, but they aren't ORIGINAL. And that really diminishes their value to any collector. x-( If they are trashed as far as vinyl condition, then their handles don't matter. Just hope they aren't decent looking cabs, cuz if they are, you should find reproduction or used original handles to put on 'em. Someone in the group has some for sale, saw it in the classifieds on this page, or maybe it was ebay auctions. Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #6930 is a reply to message #2409] Sun, 23 April 2006 00:43   scottyallen Messages: 5 Registered: April 2006 Location: West Point, Mississippi Junior Member Hello KustomBlues: I need some replacement plastic inserts for a few of my Kustom Cabinets. Still got yours??? Scotty Allen Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #6932 is a reply to message #1713] Mon, 24 April 2006 07:25   stevem Messages: 4733 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY Senior Member If you contact SSI industries, the company that makes Kustoms now they should be able to help you. I got some handles from them 4 years ago under the white lie that my new 2-15 cab came in from the UPS truck with smashed handles. It was not too much of a lie, it came off the truck with a bent caster!, or may be they can tell you who their suppyer is if its a US company and you can get in touch with them. also if their is a music store near you that is a kustom dealer you may slip them some bucks to say they need a handle or two for some of their new kustom customers. Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #9143 is a reply to message #1713] Wed, 16 January 2008 13:20   bhall Messages: 6 Registered: November 2007 Location: Indianapolis Junior Member Sorry for resurrecting an old topic. Has anyone found a reliable source for handles since the last time this was posted? Thanks, Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #10253 is a reply to message #1713] Sat, 10 January 2009 01:55   hatt muberrs Messages: 6 Registered: December 2008 Location: Shevegas Junior Member Hey guys,, I am in fact able to get handles, but unfortunately, they come slowly as they are in high demand! please stop by and place and order, and we`ll get back to you shortly with an estimated time, and our ability to fill your order! herers the link,,, be sure to check the "options" drop down! https://www.monumentmusic.biz/p-3137-kustom-amplifier-handle .aspx Thanks Kats! Matt @ MonumentMusic Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #10254 is a reply to message #10253] Sat, 10 January 2009 12:08   LesS Messages: 477 Registered: December 2002 Senior Member Matt, What is the difference between the modern handle and the vintage handle? Will the modern handle look and fit OK on the vintage Kustoms? Thanks, Les S Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #10280 is a reply to message #1713] Wed, 14 January 2009 21:00   hatt muberrs Messages: 6 Registered: December 2008 Location: Shevegas Junior Member Thanks for asking,,LesS. Visually there is very little difference, the only Visual difference are as follows,, instead of the rivets that hold the plastic the the metal handle, they use counter sunk Phillips screws. also, they have a nice rubbery handle, instead of the plastic,but looks no different than the old ones. the new style are in fact a little wider, than the vintage, but if you opt for the vintage,are modified to fit the narrower vintage hole pattern, also done with no aesthetic change to the handle, bottom line,, no one will know but you. and if you do find someone that notices,, he`ll want to know where you got them so he can get a set! if you go to the web site, there is a pic. of the handle and you can be the judge!heres the link,, https://www.monumentmusic.biz/p-3137-kustom-amplifier-handle .aspx Thanks Matt @ MonumentMusic.biz Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #10334 is a reply to message #10280] Sun, 25 January 2009 14:21   Snodgrass Messages: 139 Registered: January 2008 Location: Bartlesville, OK Senior Member matt are the vintage handles in stock right now and do you have any other pictures i see the one picture on your site but i need about 6 of them and just want to make sure they're going to work thanks matt Report message to a moderator

Re: Replacement Handles [message #10479 is a reply to message #10334] Thu, 12 February 2009 16:53   hatt muberrs Messages: 6 Registered: December 2008 Location: Shevegas Junior Member there perfect. exactly the same as the old, and we have 6 in stock. thank you. Report message to a moderator

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