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Kustom Amplification

KUSTOM DEFENDER VALVE AMPLIFIERS

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!






Kustom Defender Valve Amplifier

Kustom Defender Valve Amplifier
KUSTOM DEFENDER VALVE AMPLIFIER
DEFENDERV100 £999.00
• 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.
Kustom Defender Valve Amplifier
KUSTOM DEFENDER VALVE AMPLIFIER
DEFENDER £549.00
• 50 Watts RMS Power
• EL-34 Output Tubes
• 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
• All-Pine Cabinet w/ Birch Baffle
• 12-Inch Speaker
• Duo-ModTM Preamp Circuitry
• Volume & Master Volume Controls
• Master Volume Bypass Switch
• Bass, Middle, Treble & Presence Controls
• Pull-Bright Switch for Classic American or British Tones
• Power Amp Boost Control (Footswitchable)
• Spring Reverb Unit
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Kustom Defender Valve Amplifier
KUSTOM DEFENDER5H 5W Class A Valve Head
DEFENDER5H £119.00
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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