OWNER’S MANUAL
KXB200 BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER
KXB200
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom bass amplifier.
Your KXB Model draws on decades of amp design and manufacturing
experience at Kustom. This model was built from the ground up to offer
world-class tone, useful features and reliable performance. Inside this manual,
you’ll find valuable information about the amp’s controls and specifications.
Being familiar with its features will help you effectively dial in different tones.
We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom amplifier.
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FRENCH
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KXB200 Control Panel
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1. 0 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is intended for bass guitars with standard, passive electronics.
2. –6 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is optimized for bass guitars with active electronics.
3. Gain: Controls the input level to the preamp. Set so Clip indicator light is not lit, otherwise distortion may occur.
4. Volume: Controls the overall volume level of the amplifier. Use in conjunction with the Gain control to obtain the
desired level.
5. EQ-63: This active control adjusts the low frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 63 Hz.
6. EQ-150: This active control adjusts the low-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 150
Hz.
7. EQ-350: This active control adjusts the low-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 350
Hz.
8. EQ-800: This active control adjusts the hi-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 800 Hz.
9. EQ-2K: This active control adjusts the high frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 2 kHz.
10. EQ-5K: This active control adjusts the high frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 5 kHz.
11. Aux In: This is a 3-conductor, 1/8-inch, stereo jack that allows playback from a Compact Disc, MP3 player or other
audio device. The overall volume level will be determined by the audio device, so start with lower volume levels and
increase as needed.
12. Headphones: This is a 3-conductor, 1/8-inch input jack intended for headphone use. The amplifier’s internal speaker
is disconnected when this jack is used.
13. Power Switch: This dual-function component is both an On/Off power switch and a status indicator light. When
illuminated, it shows that your amplifier is ready to be played. To turn amplifier on, press switch upward. To turn amp off,
press switch downward.
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KXB200 Back Panel
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External Speaker: This is a two-conductor, ¼-inch external speaker jack. (Note: This jack is wired in series with the
amp’s internal speaker. Therefore, the internal speaker still functions when an external speaker cabinet is added. For this
reason, there is no minimum external speaker impedance load.)
Effects Loop Send: Use this 2-conductor, ¼-inch jack to connect to the input of an external effects processor or
equalizer. This jack can also be used as a Preamp Out.
Effects Loop Return: Use this 2-conductor, ¼-inch jack to connect to the output of an external effects processor or
equalizer. This jack can also be used as a Power Amp In.
Balanced Line Out: This XLR jack is used to connect the amplifier to a mixer or other line level amplifier. (Note: This
output is post-EQ and post- Effects Loop but is located before the Volume control.)
Direct Out Volume: This control sets the output level for the Balanced Line Out. Set in its lower ranges until necessary
volume has been determined.
Ground Lift: Activating this switch removes the ground connection on the Balanced Line Out jack. If necessary, use this
switch to eliminate hum.
Horn: When pressed, this switch will turn the horn on or off.
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KXB200 AC Mains
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KXB200 Suggested Settings
The following suggested settings will help you dial in a variety of popular tones. Keep in mind, these are starting points to
get you up and running with your KXB amplifier. Feel free to experiment to achieve your own signature sounds.
KXB200
TRADITIONAL/VERSATILE TONE
In this setting, the amplifier will deliver a traditional, yet versatile, electric bass sound. Whether you are playing Rock,
Country, Blues or Gospel, this setting will get you close. If you play with a pick and want less treble attack on the notes,
decrease the amount of high frequencies using the 2K and 5K controls. If you need a deeper bottom end, increase the
amount of low frequencies using the 63 control. Adjust the amount of Low and High Midrange to best match the tone of
your bass guitar and how it fits into the overall sound.
KXB200
FUNKY, SLAPPED TONES
This style of music needs a strong attack with lots of treble. Using less Low-mids will help produce the extra top end
necessary for this type of music. If you use a “slapping” thumb technique, add a bit more low end and extra volume – or
less if you really hit the strings hard.
KXB200
ALTERNATIVE STYLE
These settings are designed for upper-end punch and edge that will cut through most any sound mix. This tone will work
well with pick or fingers. Make sure your bass guitar’s volume control is turned up all the way. Since you’re adding vol-
ume, be careful with the amount of EQ that you dial in, as it can also add some distortion to the sound.
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Kustom® KXB200 Specifications
200 Watts
4 Ohms at 5% THD+N
Output Power
Speaker
1 X 15”
4 Ohms
Custom Designed
Horn Type
Piezo Horn
Dual Input
75 dB
with On/Off Switch
0 dB: 500K ohm, -6dB: 95K ohm
Gain and Master at Max, All EQ at 12 o’clock
Below rated power
Input Impedance
Gain
-80 dB typical
S/N Ratio
Electronically Balanced
XLR
DIrect Output
Aux Input
Ground Lift Switch and Level control
Stereo 3.5mm High Impedance
Stereo 3.5mm, 8 ohm minimum
800 mV Sensitivity
15 mW @ 30 ohms
per channel
Headphone Output
Effects Loop
800 mV/1K Ohm output
impedance
Effects Send, Gain and Master at 12
o’clock
800 mV/22K Ohm output
impedance
Effects Return, Gain and Master at 12
o’clock
63 Hz
+/- 12 dB
Amplifier Tone Controls
150 Hz
350 Hz
800 Hz
2 KHz
+/- 12 dB
+/- 12 dB
+/- 12 dB
+/- 12 dB
5 KHz
+/- 12 dB
USA/Canada
120VAC/60Hz, 300W
Power Requirements
Europe
UK
230VAC/50Hz, 300W
240VAC/50Hz, 300W
240VAC/50Hz, 300W
100VAC/50-60Hz, 300W
Australia
Japan
cm3/Kilogram
62.9 (Height) X 50.8 (Width) X 38.1 (Depth),
30.4 Kilogram
Dimensions/Weight
Combo
Inches/Pounds
24.75 (Height) X 20.0 (Width) X 15.0 (Depth),
67 Lbs
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KXB200 Signal Flow Diagram
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KXB200
19 November 2009
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Kustom Amplification, Inc.
3015 Kustom Drive
Hebron, Kentucky
USA 41048
888-4-KUSTOM (888-458-7866)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ©2010 Kustom
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