Kustom GROOVE 1200 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amplifier! Your new GROOVE
1200 offers unsurpassed sound quality and performance characteristics. Inside this
manual you’ll find detailed information regarding the amplifier’s features. We wish you
many years of enjoyment with your Kustom GROOVE 1200.
GROOVE 1200
BASS AMPLIFIER

Kustom GROOVE 1200 Specifications

General

Type	Solid State
Power Output	1200 Watts
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x XLR
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Quick Setup

Initial Tone and Volume Settings

Set tone controls flat and Master Volume control down before powering on.

Connecting Cables and Bass

Connect instrument, power, footswitch, and speaker cables. Adjust Active/Passive switch.

Powering On and Adjusting Gain

Turn on power, adjust Gain until Signal Indicator lights, then increase Master Volume.

Front Panel Controls

Guitar Input Jack

1/4" input for instruments, accepts bass or other guitars.

Active/Passive Switch

Selects input gain for active or passive bass guitars, reduces gain by 12 dB for active.

Gain Control

Adjusts preamp volume; set too low prevents Signal Indicator from lighting.

Clip Indicator

Signal Indicator

Tone Controls (Bass, Mid, High)

Tone Control Switches

Graphic Equalizer

Master Volume Control

Controls the overall output volume of the amplifier.

Power Switch and Indicator

Solo Functionality

Rear Panel Connections

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Speaker Outputs

Connect speaker cabinets using Speakon connectors. Minimum 2 ohms load recommended.

Direct Output Jack

Pre EQ / Post EQ Switch

Effects Loop (Send/Return)

Footswitch Jack

Specifications

Output Power

450W@8Ω, 750W@4Ω, 1200W@2Ω (all @ 5% THD).