OWNER’S MANUAL
KAA16
Thank you for purchasing the Kustom KAA16 model acoustic/electric guitar amplifier.
Kustom has listened to musicians throughout the world and stands proudly behind each
and every one we make. It was designed with your needs in mind. Flexible, feature
laden, great sounding, able to adapt to all kinds of music, this amplifier really delivers
what you have been looking and waiting for. Whatever style you choose, it’s ready!
Kustom, with a 30 year tradition of excellence in design, proudly delivers to you this
amp and rewards you with a rugged and dependable amp designed and engineered
in the USA. Again, thank you for your purchase. Please take a few minutes to learn
about all the professional features that are built in.
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VOLUME
EQUALIZER
REVERB
LEVEL
MIC/LINE
INPUT
GUITAR
INPUT
MIC/LINE
GUITAR
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LO-MID
HI-MID
HIGH
HEADPHONE
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1.) Mic/Line Input - this is a 1/4” 2 conductor input jack for plugging in Hi-Z microphones. It is intended
for microphones but will accept other instruments as well.
2.) Guitar Input - this is a 1/4” 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is intended for
guitar or Hi-Z microphones but will accept other instruments as well.
3.) Mic/Line Volume - this control is the input volume control for the mic/line input. Slowly increase the
control to increase the volume. If you are using a high impedance microphone, be careful when increasing
the volume. Depending on mic position, it may feedback if mic is in front of speaker.
4.) Guitar Volume - this control is the input volume control for the guitar input. Slowly increase the
control to increase the volume. If you are using a guitar with an on-board preamp, set it’s level for a
mid position before increasing this control otherwise distortion may occur.
5.) Low - this control is the bass control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies at 60 Hz. This
will effect the low frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, the low will be rolled off -18db.
Clockwise, increases those frequencies up to +18db.
6.) Lo Mid - this control is the Low Midrange control. It is active set to boost or cut frequencies at 350
Hz. This will effect the mid-low frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, the low-mids will be
rolled off -12db. Clockwise, increases those frequencies up to +12db.
7.) Hi Mid - this control is the High Midrange control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies
at 2.5KHz. This will effect the mid-high frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, the low-mids
will be rolled off -12db. Clockwise, increases those frequencies up to +12db.
8.) High - this is the high frequency tone control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies at 8KHz.
This will effect the high frequency signals. Turning it counterclockwise, the highs will be rolled off -18db.
Clockwise, increases those frequencies up to +18db.
9.) Reverb Level - this control adds the spring reverb and mixes it into the main signal buss. Reverberation
creates a trail like effect with the sound. It lets the notes “hang in the air” longer, extending the sound.
10.) Headphone Jack - this is a 1/4” 3 conductor jack for plugging 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 on the channel you are on. It will disconnect the internal speaker when plugged
in. This will allow quiet practicing.
11.) Jewel Light - this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.
12.) Power - this switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp.
Back Panel - this is a 2 conductor 1/4” speaker output jack. This will disconnect the internal speaker
and allow an external speaker cabinet to be employed. Rating is 8 ohms.
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Suggested Settings
(These settings are general starting points. They
are designed to get you close to the sound you are
looking for. If the control is not shown, then it doesn’t
apply to this particular sound. )
VOLUME
EQUALIZER
REVERB
LEVEL
MIC/LINE
INPUT
GUITAR
INPUT
MIC/LINE
GUITAR
LOW
LO-MID
HI-MID
HIGH
HEADPHONE
KAA16
POWER
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Standard Single Input Setup - in this setup your acoustic/electric guitar is plugged
into inputs 1. (Remember, if you are using an active guitar or pre-amplified guitar, you
may need to lower the guitar’s volume control if you encounter distortion. We suggest
that you turn it’s output level to about mid way up and this will give you a cleaner sound
as well as giving you available headroom for leads.) The tone controls follow both inputs.
Of course, you can adjust the tone controls to any desired sound but in this setup, we
suggest these tone control settings. It will deliver a clear, clean sound that has enough
top end clarity to cut through. Add low and low mid for a beefier presence but be careful
as this can “muddy up” the sound.
Adjust the reverb to suit the music or to your taste.
VOLUME
EQUALIZER
REVERB
LEVEL
MIC/LINE
INPUT
GUITAR
INPUT
MIC/LINE
GUITAR
LOW
LO-MID
HI-MID
HIGH
HEADPHONE
KAA16
POWER
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Standard Dual Input Setup - in this setup two inputs are utilized. Guitar is plugged
into guitar input jack and a Hi-Z microphone is plugged into mic/line Input. Assuming you
are also using a microphone, plug it into the mic/line jack and slowly turn up the mic/line
volume control. Balancing the two types of inputs gives you a much more natural acoustic
guitar sound.
You could also plug in any combination of inputs such as: keyboards, microphones or
other guitars.
This can also be a basic mini-PA system. It could be used for plugging in a CD player
or cassette decks and a microphone for singing. It can be used for playing over prerecorded
tapes with mixing capabilities.
As mentioned earlier, you can adjust the tone controls to any desired sound, but in this
setup we suggest these tone control settings. Of course it depends on the listening
environment. It will deliver a clear, clean sound that has enough top end clarity to let the
acoustic sound cut through.
Adjust the reverb to suit the music or to your taste.
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