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Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Tube Amp Head (36 Watt Tube Head)

Item ID: TM36H

36/18/5/1-watt All-tube Guitar Amplifier Head with 3 Channels, Reverb, Effects Loop, MIDI Switching, Built-in Red Box DI, and Power Soak

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Toneful Tube Amp with a Built-in Power Soak

Discover a new level of amp control with the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head 3-channel guitar amplifier. Far from a one-trick pony, the TubeMeister 36 Head offers on-the-fly flexibility rarely seen in an all-tube amp. Dial in your perfect sound for each channel by choosing between 36W, 18W, 5W, 1W, or Speaker Off mode. Did we mention you can choose your power output mode instantly via MIDI switching? Very cool. Add reverb, an effects loop, and a Tube Safety Control and you're ready for any gig. Grab the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head guitar amp and start rocking out today!



Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Tube Head Guitar Amplifier at a Glance:
  • Rich, all-tube tone that's perfect for any gig
  • Take complete control of the TubeMeister 36 via footswitch
  • Killer DI tone right from your amp

Rich, all-tube tone that's perfect for any gig
A quartet of EL84 power tubes deliver everything from glassy cleans to volcanic-eruption lead tones in the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head. With 3-channels at your disposal you only need one amp onstage. Variable power output makes the TubeMeister 36 perfect for live, studio, or at playing home. You can set the power section to push 36W, 18W, 5W, 1W, or even no speaker. Besides making this amp perfect for pretty much every situation, you can set each channels power output. It's like having three separate amps in one. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about the incredibly flexible Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head amplifier.

Take complete control of the TubeMeister 36 via footswitch
A tube amp with MIDI built in? Yep. The Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head's MIDI switching controls it's powerful power soak. With the optional FSM 432 MK II MIDI footswitch, you can switch channels and power outputs instantly. Run the Clean channel at 36W for a full, clean sound, the Crunch channel at 5W with the Master dimed to get that great power tube overdrive, and the Lead channel at 18W for some powerful, high-gain mayhem. Another cool feature of the TubeMeister 36 Head 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 36 Head guitar amp is a guitarist's best friend.

Killer DI tone right from your amp
The Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head amp features the Red Box DI, making it ideal for silent recording or sending to a live mixer. The Red Box 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 36 Head amplifier delivers the tones you want and need.

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Tube Head Guitar Amplifier Features:
  • 36 watts of pure guitar tone
  • 3-channels with 3-band EQ, gain, and master volume
  • Variable power output is perfect for recording and onstage use 36W/18W/5W/1W/Speaker Off
  • MIDI switching lets you switch channels and wattages on the fly
  • Built-in Red Box DI gives you great tone anywhere
  • Tube Safety Control continually monitors your power tubes and optimizes them for the best tone
  • Footswitchable onboard reverb
  • Effects loop for hooking up your favorite pedals and effects

Take total and complete control of your amp with the TubeMeister 36 Head!
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 3
Power 36 Watts (Variable: 36W, 18W, 5W, 1W, No Speaker)
Effects No
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Mid, Bass
Amp Modeling No amp modeling
Number of Models No amp models
Number of Tubes 7
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 4 x EL84
Inputs 1 x TS
Outputs 1 x TS
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 6.73"
Width 17.55"
Depth 5.98"
Weight 16.98 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number TM36H

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Charlie Davis
The Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 is a great sounding, versatile amplifier. Its three channels each have a wide range of tones and selectable power. I used it for a session recently, and it exceeded all my expectations. One of my favorite things was the built-in Red Box DI. This helped us get real amp tones direct into Pro Tools, without worrying about amp bleed into the drum mics. Overall, a great multi-purpose amp that will be at home on stage or in any studio.

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Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Tube Amp Head (36 Watt Tube Head)

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