Kustom 16R User Manual

1.) CD/Tape Input - this 1/4" 3 conductor jack will allow you to plug in a CD player, tape or any other 

source to practice along with. It sums the left and right signals into a mono signal and passes it 

through to the amplifier section. To control the volume of the source, adjust the output volume of 

the device.  We suggest you turn the volume all the way down then plug in and adjust the volume 

according to your taste.

2.) Guitar Input - this is a 1/4" 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is intended 

for guitars but will accept other instruments as well.

3.) Lead Gain - adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion you add to the overdrive 

signal. Used in the lower ranges of the control, you get a less distorted sound, a "bluesy" tone. As 

you increase the gain, you add tremendous amounts of distortion to the signal for a harder edged 

"crunch" tone.

4.) Channel Select Switch - this switch selects which preamp you are using. It will switch between 

the Rhythm and Lead channels.

5.) Lead Volume - this control is the output volume control for the Lead Channel. It follows the same 

tone circuit as the other channel. It's gain structure is determined by the lead gain control but this 

serves as the overall master volume for this channel.

6.) Rhythm Level - this is the volume control for the clean channel. It's gain structure is preset for 

maximum signal before distortion and determines the output level of the amp.

7.) Bass -  this control is the bass control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 100 Hz. This 

will effect the low frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it 

counterclockwise, the lows will be rolled off.

8.) Mid -  this control is the midrange control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 700 Hz. 

This will effect the middle frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, your signal will "hollow 

out" the mids which is popular in today's music.

9.) High - this control is the high control. It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 4KHz. This 

will effect the high frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is left alone. Turning it 

counterclockwise, the highs will be rolled off.

10.) Reverb Level - (only on the Solo16R). This control adds the spring reverb and mixes it into the 

main signal buss. Reverberation creates a effect like a trail with the sound. It lets the notes "hang 

in the air" longer, extending the sound.

11.) Headphone Jack - this is a 1/4" 3 conductor jack for plugging headphones. It will sum the signal 

and put the sound in both ears, thereby creating a pseudo-stereo sound. Volume will be 

determined by the volume control on the channel you are on. It will disconnect the internal 

speaker when plugged into. This will allow quiet practicing.

12.) Jewel Light - this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.

13.) Power -  this switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp.

Speaker Out - this is a 2 conductor 1/4" speaker output jack. This will disconnect the internal 

speaker and allow an external speaker cabinet to be employed. Rating is 8 ohms.