![]() ![]() BTW, they made a BIGGER version of this, with 2 hinged, swing out "wings", giving you 16-10" speakers. If you are looking for a little "club" amp, this wouldn't suit your needs, LOL, if you are looking for a "MONSTER", this is IT. They were the same amp inside as Kustom but without the plush covers. Lastly, it has 3 HEAVY-DUTY handles (one on each side and one on the rear) and 2 HEAVY-DUTY wheels. Kasino amps were made in the 1970s another quality product of Kustom Electronic s, Chanute Kansas. Oddly, the back is closed with 6 vented "ports", (which may explain why it sounds so powerful). I imagine with the pedal boards of today the sounds would be LIMITLESS. The "down side" to this amp is that at a time when amps had every kind of effect on board (reverb/tremelo/overdrive), THIS one has NO effects, and is just CLEAN, CLEAR POWER, and lots OF it. NO one could need anything LOUDER, trust me. LOL.That being said, it is loaded with 8-10" speakers, and though it says 200W, it sounds like 800, seriously. It has been in a bedroom unused now for 39 years, so it looks and plays like the day I bought it. After only using it on 3 club gigs in '78 (before that I just played around with it a little in the house, on LOW), it proved impractical to me, so I preferred lugging my much lighter Fender TWIN (yes, MUCH lighter, LOL). 799 Used Excellent Free Shipping 14-Day Return Policy Add to Cart Vintage Kustom L 795 Amp Head - Blue Sparkle 499. TRULY meant for a stadium or large stage and could "stand alone" (un-mic'd) if need be, YES. Bought on "impulse" in 1971 because of the intense POWER and CLARITY, and was blown away. MINT condition w/HEAVY DUTY "Tolex" cover. Kustom amps, with their ‘tuck and roll’ sparkle-Naugahyde upholstery covering, are a true icon of the rocknroll amplifier. A VERY rare"Vintage" KASINO (made by Kustom) 802 (200W) Guitar Amp from 1971. Download the twelve-page 1972 Kustom Electronics, INC catalog for their 150, 250, and 500-series guitar and bass amplifiers.
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