Kustom Dart 10 User Manual

1.) Guitar Input Jack - 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.
2.) Overdrive Switch - This switch turns the overdrive circuit on or off. When engaged, the
gain control then determines the amount of distortion added to the sound.
3.) Gain - Adjust this control clockwise to increase the amount of distortion. Use in the lower
ranges (counter clockwise) to produce less distorted tones. As you increase the gain
(clockwise), the amount of distortion can range from “Classic Rock” to heavy, modern rock.
4.) Voice - This is an overall tone control. In the extreme counter-clockwise position, it is
specifically designed to give a full bodied sound with lots of midrange tones. By increasing this
control, you proceed to boost the bass and treble regions, but reduce the midrange content of
the sound.
5.) Volume - This is the output volume control for the entire amplifier. It follows the tone
circuit.
6.) Headphone Jack - This is a 1/4” 3-conductor jack for plugging in 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. It will disconnect the internal speaker when
plugged in. This will allow quiet practicing.
7.) Power Indicator - When lit, the amplifier is turned on and ready for use.
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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.