Hughes & Kettner Guitar & Bass Amplification manual Beyond the Limits, Tone of Hughes & Kettner

Ultimate Tone. Ultimate Flexibility

Beyond the Limits

When we set out to build guitar amps more than 20 years ago, three distinct breeds roamed the sonic jungle – those that purred with sparkling clean tone, those that growled with throaty crunch sounds, and the state-of- the-art amp of the day that roared with feral rock sound. But gradually guitarists began to expect more from an amp. Increasingly dissatisfied with the limited sonic spectrum of these one-sound wonders, players started toting an array of amps into the studio. And soon gigging rigs followed suit, growing more complex and difficult to manage.

Players’ desire for more options sparked our vision of a new generation of guitar amps for a new generation of guitarists. We aspired to engineer advanced sound-sculpting tools that would unite the best of the disparate sonic worlds of clean, crunch and overdrive in a single housing. Bona fide instruments that impose no limits on spontaneity and expressive powers!

The Tone of Hughes & Kettner

The last 50 years birthed but a few of distinctive electric guitar sounds. Like most guitarists, we are fascinated by the inspirational power of these trademark tones. And our amp designs are steeped in this rich tonal heritage.

We respect the legacy but continue to strive for perfection, painstakingly fine-tuning our amps to improve on classic sounds.

The fruits of our labors are here for all to hear: Every channel does what a good amp should

–and so much more. Collectively, these channels deliver the versatility you expect, the responsiveness you demand, and the tone you deserve. Whatever tonal treasures you seek, you’re sure to find them here!

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