Still, I never imagined that the Coupes were also capable of medium- and high-gain textures that compete well with tones from amps that cost three times more. It was a fair assumption and one that turned out to be correct.

Performance Judging by the CoupesвЂ™ retro looks, I expected them to approximate the punchy and sparkling tone of their late-Sixties predecessors. Specially designed in conjunction with Eminence, the speakers deliver a perfect mix of punch and complexity. Twelve-inch KEI speakers are used in both amps: one in the вЂ™36 and two in the вЂ™72. Furthermore, each amp houses an Accutronics reverb tank and provides a reverb level and reverb tone control, but the вЂ™72 Coupe also has tremolo and vibrato circuits with dedicated level knobs and a master speed dial. Each has a two-channel (Rhythm and Lead) design that includes dual inputs, volume and master controls for each channel, a pull-bright function on the volume knobs and a three-band EQ thatвЂ™s shared by both channels. Likewise, each amp uses four 12AX7 tubes in the preamp section.ДЇeaturewise, both amps are essentially identical. In each model, the power tubes are housed in a protective mesh cage. The вЂ™36 Coupe produces an appropriate 36 watts from its two 6L6 tubes, while the вЂ™72 Coupe utilizes a second pair of 6L6s to generate 72 watts of total power. The вЂ™36 and вЂ™72 Coupe amps are built in Cincinnati, Ohio, using U.S. Although my test amps were wrapped in basic black Tolex, Kustom offers a range of hot solid and sparkle colors. ItвЂ™s a nice touch that blends well with the CoupesвЂ™ otherwise refined appearance. On the Coupe amps, that vintage styling is recalled with a single panel of the cushioned covering that accents the Tolexcovered cabinet. The Kustom KG212FX can be used with a single-function footswitch to switch between Rhythm and Lead channels.Features The original Kustom amps were wrapped in the companyвЂ™s trademark padded Tuck & Roll. An Effects Loop with Send and Return jacks provides flexibility for integrating external effects and processors. Like every Kustom KG amplifier, the KG212FX offers an auxiliary input for plugging in an MP3 or CD player to practice along with tunes and an 1/8' headphone input that silences the internal speaker for late-night playing. Chorus adds a shimmering, liquid-like quality to the sound, especially with chords. Delay is perfect for fattening up lead tones, especially when combined with distortion. Reverb can provide anything from subtle room ambiance to an all-out wash of cavernous sound. In addition, the KG212FX combo is equipped with built-in reverb, delay, and chorus effects that activate on the Kustom amp's front panel. Separate Bass, Middle, and Treble controls let players fine-tune the KG212FX amp's tonal response as required.

Using the Gain control, the Lead channel dishes out anything from chunky classic rock sounds to the heaviest, modern metal tones out there. The 30W Kustom KG212FX combo guitar amp boasts a Rhythm channel that offers clear dynamic tones that are perfect for a wide variety of musical styles.

'30-watt guitar combo with 2 - 12' speakers, 2 channels, reverb, delay, and chorus effects. Here is the description of the amp from Musician's Friend: There are some scratches on the surface and some dirt on the grill, but it sounds just as good as the day I got it. This is a great combo amp that has served me well for many years.

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