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Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister TM18/12 - 18/5/1-watt 1x12" Tube Combo Amp

18/5/1-watt 2-channel All-tube 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with Reverb, Effects Loop, Built-in Red Box DI, and Power Soak
Item ID: TM18C112

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This Tube Combo Amp Does it All!

A tube-packed tone-generating machine, the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amplifier will give you the glorious punch you need to shake the stage and rock your audience. By using the TubeMeister 18 Twelve's onboard 4-step power soak, you can dial in your perfect sound by choosing between 18 watts, 5 watts, 1 watt, or speaker off mode for recording. This all-tube amplifier delivers its massive tube tones via EL84 power tubes thrusted through a custom-designed 12" RockDriver Classic 60 speaker. Add an effects loop, digital spring reverb, and a Tube Safety Control, and you're ready for any gig. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about the incredibly flexible Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amplifier.

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve Guitar Combo Amplifier at a Glance:
  • EL84 power tubes deliver rich, all-tube tone
  • Tube Safety Control keeps your amp safe
  • Built-in Redbox provides killer DI tone
EL84 power tubes deliver rich, all-tube tone

A duet of EL84 power tubes deliver everything from glassy cleans to volcanic-eruption lead tones in the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amp. With two channel at your disposal you'll get every tone you need onstage. A 4-step power soak makes the TubeMeister 18 Twelve perfect for live, studio, or playing at home. You can set the power section to push 18 watts, 5 watts, 1 watt, or even no speaker. A footswitchable boost mode re-voices the lead channel to kick in some high-gain mayhem with tons of punch and sustain. And all of this is pumped through a custom-designed 12" RockDriver Classic 60 speaker.

Tube Safety Control keeps your amp safe

Another cool feature of the TubeMeister 18 Twelve is the TSC (Tube Safety Control). This amp-saving device constantly monitors your power tubes and adjusts the bias so you get the best sound possible. It also takes failing power tubes out of the circuit to protect your your amp and lets you see the status of your tubes at a glance. The Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amp is a guitarist's best friend.

Built-in Redbox provides killer DI tone

The Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amp features the Redbox DI, making it ideal for silent recording or sending to a live mixer. The Redbox DI authentically emulates a miked 4 x 12" cabinet via a balanced line signal. Combine this with the TubeMeister's speaker off mode and you have the perfect studio tool any time of the day or night. Or, add the DI to a miked cabinet track for larger-than-life sound. Onstage or in the studio, the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve amplifier delivers the tones you want and need.

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve Guitar Combo Amplifier Features:
  • EL84 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes deliver rich all-tube tone
  • 2 channels with 3-band EQ, gain, and master volume offer unprecedented tonal flexibility
  • 4-step power soak is perfect for recording and onstage use
  • Built-in Redbox provides killer DI tone
  • Tube Safety Control continually monitors your power tubes and optimizes them for the best tone
  • Effects loop allows you to hook up your favorite pedals and effects
  • Digital spring reverb adds shimmer and shine to your guitar sound
Take total control of your tone with the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Twelve guitar combo amplifier!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: TM18/12

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