Kustom Double Cross™ 412 A/B guitar speaker cabinets take the classic 4x12 concept and elevate it to a new artform.
The top, bottom and two sides of a Double Cross 412 speaker cabinet are all cut from a single sheet of virtually void-free Baltic Birch plywood, recognized for its rich, "woody" tonal qualities. Kustom has found that cutting the cabinet's entire 15mm frame from a single sheet of birch enhances the overall resonance because each piece has similar structural characteristics and density patterns. Accordingly, the individual pieces of wood resonate together, creating stronger fundamental tones with naturally enhanced harmonics. Furthermore, using modern CNC machines that are Computer Indexed results in incredible accuracy when cutting the wood. Once assembled, the pieces fit together perfectly, with tighter glue joints, for increased strength.
Taking this concept even further, a Straight-front Double Cross 412 cabinet features a one-piece Baltic Birch Baffle Board. The Baffle itself is thinner than the cabinet’s shell, measuring 12mm in thickness. Testing at Kustom has shown that a somewhat thinner Baffle contributes desireable resonance to the overall sound, creating more lively, less rigid, tonal qualities.
Naturally, the Double Cross 412 with the classic Slant front is built from two pieces of virtually void-free Baltic Birch, as is necessary with the Slant-type design. Again, thickness is 12mm for responsive performance.
Double Cross 412 speaker cabinets all use 12-inch Celestion® Vintage 30™ speakers, a favorite of professional guitarists around the world. These premium speakers deliver rich, full-bodied tone with great definition and sustain – you’ll quickly hear why they have earned a reputation for excellence. Overall power handling is rated at 240 watts.
Double Cross 412 cabinets are wired for Mono or Stereo operation which is selectable using a switch on the back of the cabinet. When using a cabinet in the traditional Mono mode, the four speakers are rated at 16 Ohms. In Stereo mode, two speakers function for the Left side and two speakers function for the Right side with a total impedance of 8 Ohms per side.
Visually, Double Cross 412 cabinets are stunning. Total boutique quality. And rightly so, as they are handcrafted at the Kustom Shop in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beautiful, high-quality coverings, Vintage Black Weave Grill Cloth, removeable, vintage-style castors, and rugged handles complete the package. Truly a classic piece that can compete with any speaker cabinet ever built.