Introducing
a 50-watt, all-tube guitar amp that reclaims the sound
that sparked a revolution: The Defender™ from
Kustom. Tapping into the very essence of classic tube
amplifiers, The Defender gives players the essential
ingredients for smokin' tones, all the way down to its
1960s-era Pine cabinet.
To launch the project, Kustom engineers first developed
an exclusive new preamp circuit called Duo-ModTM that
utilizes traditional Volume and Master Volume controls,
but that's where the similarity ends. Here's how it
works: When turning the Volume control down to get cleaner
tones, the Duo-ModTM circuit
progressively reduces gain in multiple locations throughout
the preamp. The result is stunning clarity throughout
the control's entire range. In medium-to-high gain ranges,
Duo-ModTM
progressively adds gain in multiple locations throughout
the preamp to produce smoking hot rock tones with punch
and clarity that set it apart from the competition.
A Master Volume Bypass switch lets players entirely
disable the Master from the circuit to achieve the penetrating
tone and headroom of vintage, non-Master type amplifiers.
For even more power amp gain, a variable Power Amp Boost
control provides up to 10db of footswitchable volume.
The Defender puts classic tube amp tone and features
at your fingertips, all in a visual
package that looks totally "boutique." Let
The Defender protect your right to great tone!
• RMS Wattage: 100 Watts
• 2 x Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker
• Baltic Birch Cabinet
• Two Channels
• 12AX7 Tube Preamp
• Bass, Middle, Treble Tone Controls
• Pull Bright Function Per Channel
• 2 x EL34 Power Tubes
• Reverb: w/ Intensity & Tone controls
• Tremolo/Vibrato
• Dual Master Volume: Per Channel
• Master Control: Per Channel
• Footswitchable Variable Boost
• Effects Loop
• Direct Out: Speaker-Emulated w/ Volume
• Footswitch: 3-Function: Channel, Boost,
FX
• Dimensions: 21.3 (H) x 27.3 (W) x10.8 (D)
• Dimensions (mm): 539 (H) x 692 (W) x 273
(D)
• Weight: 68 lbs / 30.8 Kg
When
you want rich, all-tube amplifier tone that can be sweet
or angry and loud, you need the 100-watt Defender V100
combo. At the heart of the V100 are EL34 power tubes that
provide defined lows, rich aggressive mids and a sweet
top end that cuts through the mix but is never harsh.
Partnered with two Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers
and a cabinet made with void-free Baltic Birch, you get
an amplifier that sings and screams with unrivaled authority.
The V100 is a two-channel design, each with its own Master
Volume control that lets users dial in anything from chunky,
medium-gain sounds to scorching, full-on heavy tones.
Furthermore, each Volume control has its own Pull Bright
function that tightens the low-end and extends the hi-end:
perfect for articulate high-gain tones. Bass, Middle and
Treble controls provide full tone-shaping capabilities.
The V100 also provides luscious spring Reverb with its
own Tone control: a classic Kustom feature from the 1960s.
From spacious to cavernous, it’s your choice! But
then, a step further: we’ve added Kustom’s
famous Tremolo and Vibrato circuits from the early days.
It’s that unique swampy sound you can’t get
anywhere else!
And when it’s time for the gig or the studio, the
V100’s Speaker-Emulated XLR Direct Out totally nails
the amp’s overall sound for mixers. A variable,
footswitchable Volume Boost that works on either channel
makes solos – or those quick fills – stand
out in the mix.
A Kustom 3-function footswitch may be used to switch channels,
turn the boost on or off, and activate effects.
Simply put, the Kustom V100 has the tone, style and performance
required to meet the most demanding musical requirements.
Is there anything more fun than a low-wattage all-tube
amp head that provides authentic, cranked up tube
tone at modest volume levels? We think not. And
did we say “simple?”
The new 5-watt Defender 5H head has just one knob!
(Volume) But the fun lies in hearing what this knob
does as you slowly turn it up. Starting in the counterclockwise
position, you’ll move through clean and clear
tube tones to progressively dirtier sounds until
this little sucker is just plain screaming!
This “clean-to-mean” response isn’t
due to any overdrive or distortion circuit, it’s
just the sound of the single EL84 power tube moving
naturally into increased output distortion. And
it’s great for cranking up and controlling
the action right from your guitar’s volume
control – no channel switching required!
Features include one 12AX7 preamp tube, one EL84
power tube and three speaker outputs (4, 8, and
16-ohm).
DEFENDER1X12
1 x 12" Extension Cabinet
DEFENDER1X12
£109.00
The 5H head is designed to work perfectly with the
Defender 1x12 speaker cabinet. This cabinet contains
one 12-inch Kustom speaker with a plywood baffle
board and handles 30 watts.
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