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Kustom K300 PA head as Bass Amp [message #28935] Wed, 22 February 2023 11:44 Go to next message
GaryLC is currently offline  GaryLC
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Hi folks!
I've got a lead on one of the monster Kustom K300 PA systems with the head, chrome stand, and twin speaker columns with 2-12" & 3-10" speakers in each. Close to mint condition, with covers. Can I use the head as a bass amp, or is the circuitry in the PA, guitar & bass heads different? The asking price is $1500. I wouldn't gig with it, it's just gorgeous. I've heard that the "guts" of all their amps were the same, with the guitar & PA heads just adding effects. Is that true, or are the bass heads tuned to different frequencies than the guitar & PA heads?
Re: Kustom K300 PA head as Bass Amp [message #28940 is a reply to message #28935] Thu, 23 February 2023 06:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stevem is currently offline  stevem
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Yes it can be used for bass, just keep the master volume up 3:00 and that should give you plenty of clean head room.

Also note that since these where made for high impeadence mic's that a active bass will clip the input stage pretty easy so you will need to back down on the volume on the guitar to avoid that.

The K300 wants a 4 ohm speaker load to output its full 150 watts of clean power.

It's good you will keep this at home since it's a big size heavy head.
Re: Kustom K300 PA head as Bass Amp [message #28944 is a reply to message #28940] Fri, 24 February 2023 06:29 Go to previous message
GaryLC is currently offline  GaryLC
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Thanks, Steven!
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