Kustom Dart 10 User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your Dart 10 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.
OWNER’S MANUAL

Kustom Dart 10 Specifications

General

Type	Solid State
Power Output	10 Watts
Number of Channels	1
Controls	Volume, Tone
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Instrument
Outputs	1 x 1/4" Headphone Output

Summary

Welcome and Introduction

About Your Kustom Dart 10 Amplifier

An introduction to the Kustom Dart 10 amplifier and the manual's content.

Safety Information

Hearing Protection and Noise Exposure

Guidance on preventing hearing loss from high noise levels and OSHA permissible exposure limits.

Electrical Shock and Warning Symbols

Explanation of electrical shock hazards, warning symbols, and maintenance cautions.

Operating Safety Guidelines

Essential precautions for safe operation, installation, and maintenance of the amplifier.

Controls and Features

Input and Gain Controls

Covers the instrument input, overdrive activation, and gain adjustment for distortion.

Tone and Volume Controls

Details the 'Voice' tone shaping and the main 'Volume' output controls.

Outputs and Indicators

Explains the headphone jack for practice and the power indicator light.

Suggested Settings

Clean Rhythm/Country Guitar

Settings for bright, clean sounds suitable for country and rhythm guitar styles.

Medium-Gain Rock and Blues

Recommendations for blues, classic rock leads, and power chords with overdrive.

Alternative/Harder Edged Rock

Settings for a cutting tone that stands out in a mix, with options for grunge.

Heavy Metal/Maximum Crunch

Starting points for 'notched-out middle' sounds, emphasizing gain for heavy tones.