HV100
Guitar Amp
The HV100™ utilizes
an exclusive new Kustom preamp circuit that combines a 12AX7
vacuum tube,
known for its robust tonal qualities, with solid-state circuitry
that provides consistency and reliability. To maximize the
tube's distinctive audio characteristics and dynamic range,
the HV preamp circuit operates at high voltages. The resulting
tone is rich, dynamic and loaded with harmonic content.
The HV100 features 100 watts (RMS) of output power combined
with two 12-inch Celestion™ guitar speakers. It provides two channels,
each with Gain and Master Volume controls. This Dual Master system
lets players easily get natural tube overdrive and compression on the
Rhythm channel as well as the Lead channel. The HV Series EQ consists
of passive Bass, Middle and Treble controls on each channel that are
the same specifications as Kustom's award-winning, all-tube Coupe™ amplifiers.
The HV Series' speaker-emulated Direct Out and variable Volume Boost
controls are also borrowed from the Coupe.
The Volume Boost is a cool feature in itself, allowing players to dial
in the perfect volume level for solos, and then activate this boost
using the optional HV footswitch.
An all-new 24-Bit Digital Multi-Effects System has been created exclusively
for the HV Series. It offers 16 hi-fidelity, programmable effects with
increased flexibility thanks to Tap or Toggle functions for each effect,
letting players fine-tune their choices. For example, Delay times,
Reverb tails and Tremolo speeds can all be tapped to desired settings.
Alternately, the Spring Reverb effect can be toggled between three
different tonal selections; the Rotary Speaker can be ramped between
speeds; and the Octave selection can be toggled to choose Octave Up
or Octave Down.
The optional HV100 footswitch is used for switching channels, activating
the multi-effects system and turning the boost On or Off. For added
flexibility, the HV100 also provides a Toggle/Tap footswitch jack that,
when used with a single-function momentary footswitch, lets players
access all of the HV's Toggle/Tap functions while in performance.
Another cool feature: The HV100 has two retractable feet on its bottom
front edge that, when extended, change the angle of the amplifier.
This way, players can angle the amp upward to hear it better when performing.
It's a simple, but very effective, idea.
In all, the HV100 provides real tube tone and feel in a versatile,
performance-oriented package. Feel the voltage. Only with the High
Voltage Series from Kustom.
