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Topic: Need info/advice: K250-1 and K400-1

Need info/advice: K250-1 and K400-1 [message #29238]

Sun, 05 May 2024 19:36

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Messages: 2
Registered: May 2024

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Hi all, been stalking the page for a while since I fell into my Kustom K250-1 and 118 cab. I've got questions about that one, but Im about to pick up a K400-1 with the 2 triple 15" cabs.

On the K250, it has the 3 prong cord done but I'm a little worried about the "death cap" I've heard mentioned. Also, the polarity switch on the front no longer moves, not that I've had a need to move it, but I've read conflicting things about when the cord upgrade gets done something is done to that button to disable it and others have said that's not the case etc. Just looking for some clarity.

Also, this amp (I use it for bass) seems to get "over driven" in tone fairly quickly. Im not an amp tech but I was wondering if this is something I could dial in better to mitigate?

Lastly with this amp: A while back I was doing some a/b testing between 2 different heads/cabs and unplugged the cab from the head, but forgot to turn the power off. When I went to grab the guitar cable from the front I got a very mild shock. Is that normal? Doesn't happen any other time when things are plugged in as normal.

On to the K400-1. I'm picking this up in the morning, I know nothing about it aside from it works and has the older 2 prong cord (which I plan on updating). I've looked thru the literature and pics but cant seem to find quite this exact model number listed anywhere, but I can see similar looking setups.

Would love info on both of these, if there's a how to guide I havent come across yet on what to do to update these to make them safe please let me know. I love these amps and feel like I'm in a downward spiral of a rabbit hole on these...

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Topic: Blue K250 Power Button Needed

Blue K250 Power Button Needed [message #29237]

Tue, 30 April 2024 16:17

KustomKyle
Messages: 14
Registered: February 2006

Junior Member

Hello. I recently bought a 1972 Kustom K250 bass amp. The polarity button functions correctly, but the actual Power button for the amplifier is completely missing, and the only way to turn the amp on is through a power strip. I've found a replacement for the push-button power switch - but I am looking for the blue lens/button that you push. If anyone has one lying around - please let me know. Thank you.

Kyle

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