Kustom Arrow 16 User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your Arrow 16 / Arrow 16R model
successfully draws on decades of amplifier design and manufacturing experience at Kustom. This
amp was planned from the ground up to offer top-notch tone and dependable performance. Inside
this manual, you'll find useful information about the amp's features and some suggested settings to
illustrate its tonal capabilities. We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom amplifier.
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OWNER’S MANUAL

Kustom Arrow 16 Specifications

General

Type	Combo
Power Output	16 Watts
Speaker Size	8 inches
Channels	1
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	Headphone
Speaker	Kustom
Effects	Reverb
EQ	Bass, Treble
Controls	Bass, Treble

Summary

Kustom Arrow 16/16R Amplifier Introduction and Safety

Health and Noise Exposure Precautions

Information on potential hearing loss from high noise levels and recommended protective measures.

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the amplifier to prevent hazards.

Kustom Arrow 16/16R Front Panel Controls

Input and Channel Controls

Connect audio sources and switch between clean and lead channels.

Gain, Volume, and EQ

Adjust distortion, channel volumes, and tone with Bass, Mid, and High controls.

Reverb, Headphones, and Power

Control reverb, use headphones for practice, and manage power.

Back Panel Speaker Output

Connect an external speaker cabinet to the amplifier.

Kustom Arrow 16/16R Suggested Settings

Clean Rhythm/Country Guitar Settings

Settings for basic clean sounds, rhythm guitar, country lead, and funky/chunky sounds.

Medium-Gain Rock and Blues Settings

Settings for blues and classic rock songs, good for leads and rhythm parts.

Alternative/Harder Edged Rock Settings

Settings for a cutting tone, suitable for rhythm or lead sounds.

Heavy Metal/Maximum Crunch Settings

Settings for 'notched-out middle' sounds associated with metal and heavy alternative.

Kustom Arrow 16/16R Specifications