Kustom Quad 65 DFX User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Quad 65 DFX
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your Quad 65 DFX model
successfully draws on more than 30 years of amplifier design and manufacturing
experience at Kustom. This amp was planned from the ground up by our engineers 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.

Kustom Quad 65 DFX Specifications

General

Type	Guitar Amplifier
Power Output	65 Watts
Speaker Configuration	1x12
Channels	2
Digital Effects	Yes
Footswitch	Optional
EQ	3-band EQ
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
Speaker	12-inch

Summary

Introduction

Welcome and Product Overview

Welcomes the user and introduces the Kustom Quad 65 DFX amplifier, highlighting its design and features.

Safety and Operation Guidelines

Health and Environmental Precautions

Covers noise exposure limits, electrical shock hazards, and general warnings for safe operation.

Important Operating Instructions

Provides essential guidelines for safe and correct use of the amplifier, including ventilation and power.

Amplifier Power Caution

Advises on peak power usage and potential damage to loudspeakers from extended maximum power operation.

Control Panel and Connections

Input and Output Jacks

Details the various input jacks (Line Out, CD/Tape, Guitar) and back panel connections (Speaker Out, Line Out, Effects Loop, Footswitch).

Lead Channel Controls

Explains controls for the Lead Channel: Gain, Boost, EQ (Low, Mid, High), Preamp Select, and Volume.

Rhythm Channel Controls

Describes controls for the Rhythm Channel: Channel Select, EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Preamp Boost, and Volume.

Digital Effects and Power Controls

Covers the Digital Effects section (On/Off, Level, Program) and the unit's Jewel Light and Power Switch.

Suggested Settings for Tone Shaping

Clean Rhythm or Country Guitar

Settings for clean sounds, suitable for general rhythm, country lead, and funky rhythm guitar styles.

Blues Lead or Mellow Crunch

Settings for blues or soft rock, useful for leads and rhythm parts requiring a "fat" bottom end and more midrange.

Alternative/Harder Edged Rock

Settings for a cutting tone, ideal for cutting through drums; suggests less reverb and more chorus for a fuller sound.

Heavy Metal/Maximum Crunch

Starting point for "notched out middle" sounds, emphasizing distortion, lower end for rhythm, and clarity for leads.