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Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #16646] Tue, 07 February 2012 04:58 Go to next message
Gummiwurst is currently offline  Gummiwurst
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Got this amp years ago at work from a client, who had no use for it, and pretty much didn't even know what it is.
Since I've been too busy with all of my other band projects, I haven't had the chance to get the use out of this baby, so I've decided to sell it. Need money for a new car etc..

http://muusikoiden.net/dyn/tori/603998.jpg?1328563749

The problem is, that no one seems to know what it's worth.
Tried searching this forum for anything with zero success, and nothing on eBay either. 276 watts and 70lbs of power still in working condition. Made in the mid-seventies.

Any ideas?

Thanks.
Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #16650 is a reply to message #16646] Tue, 07 February 2012 07:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
pleat is currently offline  pleat
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Putting a value on the amp is hard. Not much call for 276 watt amp for guitar. The amp has two power amps inside and requires a speaker cabinet with two inputs. (135 watt per output on the back panel) to get the full output. Each amp wants a 4 ohm load or greater to operate safely. I'd put it on Ebay and see what the market determines the value.
pleat
Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #16653 is a reply to message #16650] Tue, 07 February 2012 18:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
braud357 is currently offline  braud357
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WOW --- I used to own one JUST like that ! I bought it used in 1976, and used it for bass, driving 2 Peavey 2-15" cabinets with JBL D-140F speakers. It really had a good sound, and was my main gigging amp for about 4 years. I knew it was a guitar head when I bought it, but the price was right, and it served me well. I saw one on EBAY a while back - they were asking $350 - if I remember correctly. This price was too high, in my opinion. My "guestimate" of currrent value would probably be $200 - $225.

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Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #16657 is a reply to message #16653] Tue, 07 February 2012 21:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cassent5150 is currently offline  cassent5150
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I haven't seen to many of those myself mainly because like mentioned earlier " Not much call for a 300 watt guitar amp these days. As far as getting alot of money for it, most collectable Kustoms are Tuck and Roll and pre 1972 Plexy face "before Baldwin screwed with everything" and that would be the dilemma you'll be up against. I have both of the late models with the single output section and voicing control seen in this link.

http://www.broadwaymusicco.com/kustom4.htm

There was an earlier model that they mentioned above with the 2 seperate amps and some with a graphic EQ that can be seen at this link.

http://www.broadwaymusicco.com/kustom3.htm

I play in a band with everything Tuck and Roll so I haven't used them much. The times I did it was like the add says "For the serious musician cause unless you have a huge venue like Texas Statium, its way to much amp. These days just a little amp with great sound and a microphone will do the trick anywhere. If you list it on EBay set your minimum bid to what you feel you want to get for it and if it doesn't sell maybe relist at a little lower till it sells. I bought the Bass model for $50 at a pawn shop and used it to power main speakers on outside gigs and it worked so well I gave (with shipping) around $150 for the lead model. So I know you can get at least that for it. Good Luck ! Steve C


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Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #16661 is a reply to message #16646] Wed, 08 February 2012 09:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Vintage is currently offline  Vintage
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Hi there!

Depending on how much it would be to ship to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, postal code: j6y 1w1,
I could make you an offer.

Let me know!
(PM me)

Thanks!
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Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #20323 is a reply to message #16646] Thu, 13 March 2014 14:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
PUPO is currently offline  PUPO
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I have one just like that, just got it a couple of months ago, did you sell yours? how much did it went? I think I'll sell mine as it's too LOUD and somebody might be more interested in it than me...

El Pupo
Re: Kustom IV Lead Guitar Amp Head - what it's worth? [message #20335 is a reply to message #16646] Fri, 14 March 2014 09:50 Go to previous message
kustomoholic is currently offline  kustomoholic
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I have a Big K model IV Bass head I got for a 10 spot + 40 shipping off Ebay some time ago and there isn't a huge demand for them. Works great even if it does show a lot of wear and tear on the outside. I've thought of sticking it in a K150-6 cabinet with a custom plexi faceplate/new knobs/pilot light and switch and a 8 ohm Black Widow speaker leaving me an extra output for a second 8 ohm bin but have never gotten around to actually doing it. I agree with putting it on Ebay and see what it brings.... Best of luck with it.... Very Happy
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