"Thomann's massive sale on guitar amps from Hughes & Kettner offers discounts of up to 40%, making enhancing your performance setup more cost-effective"
The Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 is a 20-watt all-tube amplifier that offers a powerful combination of clean headroom and high-gain distortion, making it an ideal choice for guitarists seeking versatility in their amp.
This compact, lunchbox-style tube amp head features two channels (Clean and Lead) with a shared 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) and a built-in Boost on the Lead channel for an extra kick of gain. The amp's preamp includes two 12AX7 tubes, while the power amp uses two EL84 tubes, ensuring a rich, authentic tube tone.
One of the standout features of the Tubemeister Deluxe 20 is its power attenuation options. This allows you to select output levels of 20, 5, 1, or 0 watts, making it suitable for studio, stage, or silent practice.
The amp also boasts a Red Box AE DI output with vintage and modern cabinet emulations, a serial effects loop, and a compact, lightweight design (35 x 15 x 15 cm, 5 kg). This makes it easy to transport for gigs and suitable for home use.
The Tubemeister Deluxe 20 is built to last, with a valve auto bias/protection circuit for reliability and a backlit perspex front panel for a stylish aesthetic.
Regarding cost, while the current discounted price for the Tubemeister Deluxe 20 at Thomann is not explicitly stated, sources emphasize that the amp is very well priced considering its feature set and quality, especially compared to amps with similar capabilities. For exact current pricing after discount, checking Thomann’s website directly is recommended.
In summary, the Tubemeister Deluxe 20 offers professional tube amp tone and flexibility in a compact, reliable package with studio-friendly and stage-ready features, catering to guitarists who want a versatile amp with excellent recording options.
Other Notable Hughes & Kettner Amps
- The Spirit of Vintage mini guitar amp offers bags of clean headroom and can produce classic metal or grunge sounds when distortion is cranked. It is equally suitable for practice and for taking to shows, and uses an analog circuit.
- The Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Modern is a two-channel pedal amp with an effects loop, available in the ongoing sale at Thomann. Each channel has individual controls for distinct tones, and it features a Red Box DI with 8 speaker simulations for flexible recording or PA system use.
- The Spirit of Vintage mini guitar amp provides up to 25 watts of power with an 8-ohm speaker or 50 watts with a 4-ohm cab. It offers modern tones that buck the trend and do not emulate classic guitar amp tones. There is no modeling tech in this amp.
- The Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Classic and Modern have reviews available for those interested in learning more about both models.
Thomann has acquired the German amp brand, Hughes & Kettner, and is currently offering discounts of up to 40% on Hughes & Kettner tube amps, pedal amps, guitar cabs, and mini lunchbox heads. The price of the Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Modern is reduced to £129 during the sale, and the Spirit of Vintage mini guitar amp is available at a discount of 43%, bringing the price down to £44.
For those interested in learning more about the brand, a review of the Hughes & Kettner Spirit Nano Series is available. The Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 is a versatile pedal platform with lively cleans and works well with various overdrive and fuzz boxes. It is a compact, lunchbox-style tube amp head available in the sale at Thomann.
- The Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Modern, a two-channel pedal amp, features an effects loop and Red Box DI with 8 speaker simulations, making it ideal for guitarists who seek versatile recording options on stage or at home.
- The Spirit of Vintage mini guitar amp, despite offering modern tones that deviate from traditional guitar amp tones, provides a powerful output of up to 50 watts with a 4-ohm cab, making it suitable for live shows and practices.
- Sports amateurs might find the compact, lightweight design of Hughes & Kettner's Tubemeister Deluxe 20 amp appealing, as its 35 x 15 x 15 cm size and 5 kg weight make it easy to transport for gigs and home use.
