{"product_id":"kustom-250-black","title":"Kustom 250 Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessionally authenticated and evaluated by Blue Note Music, this 1970s U.S.-made Kustom 250 head is a highly original example that retains its original chassis, cabinet, power transformer, control panel, electronics, and factory wiring, with only documented routine service performed in 2002. Despite the missing serial number, every major construction detail is consistent with an authentic Kustom 250 from the era. Fully functional and ready for the stage, it delivers the powerful clean headroom, unmistakable vintage tone, and iconic styling that made Kustom a favorite of working musicians. For players seeking a dependable, authentic vintage amplifier with exceptional originality and proven reliability, this Kustom 250 is an outstanding value and a true piece of American amplifier history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVINTAGE AMPLIFIER AUTHENTICATION \u0026amp; ORIGINALITY CHECKLIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAMPLIFIER INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eManufacturer: Kustom 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eModel: 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSerial Number: missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEstimated Production Year: 1970’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eConfiguration: Head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAUTHENTICATION GRADE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eOverall Originality Score\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e100 \/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSERIAL NUMBER AUTHENTICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eComments: missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHASSIS AUTHENTICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eOriginal Chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCorrect Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eNo Extra Holes Present:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEvidence of Modification: Serviced in 2002. Solder joins , reverb tank mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCABINET AUTHENTICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFinger Joints Correct:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTOLEX \/ COVERING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCorrect Texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCorrect Color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCorrect Seam Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCondition: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCorners: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFeet: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eBack Panels: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eScrews: mostly originsl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONTROL PANEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFaceplate: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eLettering: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eControl Knobs: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ePilot Light Jewel: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSwitches: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSFORMERS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ePower Transformer: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eELECTRONIC COMPONENT AUTHENTICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacitors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFilter Capacitors: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRESISTORS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCarbon Composition: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eNo Evidence of Excessive Replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWIRING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFactory Lead Dress: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSolder Joints: Some serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eWire Colors Correct: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #215e99; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 191;\"\u003ePlayer Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eA fully functional amplifier intended primarily for musicians rather than collectors. It may exhibit cosmetic wear, repairs, replacement maintenance components, or modifications that reduce collector value while maintaining dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTypical Characteristics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFully functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSafe to operate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCosmetic wear expected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eService replacements acceptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eModerate originality loss acceptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eExcellent choice for regular use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHardware replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eProfessional refinishing where appropriate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentication Conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e☐ Fully Authentic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eTechnician Narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eBLUE NOTE CERTIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eTechnician: Kevin Carmody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eDate: 07\/16\/26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52632126161179,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7048\/6555\/files\/1000040877.jpg?v=1784578103","url":"https:\/\/bluenotemusic.com\/products\/kustom-250-black","provider":"Blue Note Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}