All user reviews of 5/5 for the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Head

This amp is very versatile because of its (his) power (s), it goes up to 36w lamp! And has an attenuator (switch on the back) which allows up to 18, 5 or 1w as needed (domestic, rehearsal, concert) and even cut off the speaker output, useful for example to use the integrated DI (of excellent quality, needless to develop for those who know the Red Box) and save at any time ... I used to play particular headset through a table without disturbing the neighbors in the middle of the night, the HP simulation is excellent.

It has three channels: Clean, Crunch and Lead. These last two are sharing the same three band EQ but each with its Master and Gain.

Connection level, we have of course an instrument input, a speaker output 8-16ohms, the famous DI out for recording or connected to the sound system, an effects loop, two footswitch inputs, one (s) activate the reverb and / or the effects loop, the other to change the channel.
It is also regretteable the head delivered in its quality cover is free of footswitch ... to buy more, shame!
Twelve o'clock and 7-pin socket to store and move from one setting to another (the possibilities are endless).

UTILIZATION

I already have an excellent combo version of 18w (HP 10 ") very portable (only 9.4 kg).
36w version we have the following improvements: a Master / Gain section dedicated to each channel (version 18w Crunch and Lead channel is the share), a MIDI connection and a power of 36w ... where 18w stops, the 36 going very well, ie large scenes / rooms, outdoors where you need live sound of the amp.
For small clubs, I keep the combo.

SOUNDS

Three channels therefore possible to pass from a brilliant but wish modular thanks to effective corrections EQ and Gain clean (cranked it "cruncherai" almost ...) to a Crunch equally adaptable to a Lead edge if desired, ideal for a solo.
Any lamp (3x 12AX7 preamp in and 4x EL84 Power) is for me THE sound.
It is extremely versatile even though it sounds terribly for the style of music I prefer to know rather Blues-Rock 60's-70's ... for sure, however, that satisfies the fans of extreme close sounds (although in Lead, the gain in depth ...).

The Reverb is excellent (and not "spring" because it is digital), more present on the clean channel, perfect!

It sounds with simple and double, Fender or Gibson, no problem.

OVERALL OPINION

I plug it into a 2x12 DVMark of 16 Ohms (13.5 kg great too) and I do not think finding better, even much more expensive! The price / quality ratio is perfect for me. I can only recommend it. In addition, a colleague guitarist bought immediately after hearing me play with! I do not really need to tell him more ...

I think we can hardly do better, yet I searched but I have not found ...

we are all on the lamps, 4 EL84 and 12AX7 3.
for there is a power attenuator that allows you to vary 36w / 18w / 5w / 1w and 0w which corresponds to the output integrated red box (or how to play quietly without bothering anyone plugging a mixer).
attention to the uneducated, the t ^ te is not THAT 36w, 36w it is at LAMPS! which equates to approximately 70w.
connectivity noon for fans, red box output, effects loop, output hp 8/16 ohms.

UTILIZATION

who already have a head trilogy, is the use of loud bang simple.il must dwell a little on to find equalize THE son.En Indeed, in Hughes slightest movement of a knob (bass / middle / treble) has much influence over others.
for the manual, I do not know, I do not need to read it.

SOUNDS

I play almost all styles of Vigier, lag and fender.
This head fits all momentum.
a flat for the lead channel, choose well your guitar pickups!
I have emg active and DiMarzio Evolution .... it is runny.
Seymour is the best level of output means.
otherwise do not get too much gain.
for reverb, I would have preferred the knob on the front.
I play because after 2 * 12 hp on dedicated test in 1 * 10 and 1 * 12 we realize that it does not do him homage

OVERALL OPINION

I tried blackstar, orange, engl ..... is this one who comes out the best in sound and more connectique.de she has a unique look!
a bit expensive ... even qd € 800.
I got in NULOOP (now closed) to 700 €, which is already a bit more reasonable.
I would do this choice without problems, it is the most complete TubeMeister.

All Tube Amp
3 channels
2 bands of EQ (the lead and crunch to share in one)
reverb
DI out (reb box) integrated
effects loop
midi control
powersoak (0 watt, 1 watt, 5 watt, 18 watt, 36 watt)

Half star less because the redbox crackles of the parasite in the xlr. But I admit that it just might be a bad ground / earth home.

UTILIZATION

Easy configuration, this is not a cockipt of a320.


EQ bands are tiered according to the pieces I spend 0-9 both treble / midrange / bass. For satus, there are things that sound after 7.5 but not every time.

To play with or without headphone hop mixer it goes.

Really think this amp!

SOUNDS

The cleans are clear, there was a lot of head room even 1W rehearsal studio, I go to the rhythm with a good drummer.

Beautiful heat lamps and light crunch. lead to, well, is this: the lead, it is better not to risk a chord on this channel, it sounds not. In contrast to go soloing is good.

The reverb is not top a little too "spring".

Watts are there. In rehearsal, if I want to have the volume to 12 to heat my lamps, I find it hard to switch to 18 watt, 5 watt enough.

More rounded (more lamps too, because some of them are busy with power) when one goes in watts.

I'm not crazy pedals. I mostly used the effects loop to handle my volume.

OVERALL OPINION

I was looking for an all-tube amp head to get a consistent sound in any situation (at home preparing my settings, do not depend on the gear changing rehearsal studio or hire gear for mini-concerts that we are forced to make).

Frankly I have my money, I do everything with, single game, recording répets, concerts.
The sound is not too typical and allowed to adapt to many kinds. it will probably be limited to go beyond the tough rock (hence the metal from metallica ... we penalty).

tube with a power ranging from 1/5/18/36 w which allows you to play at home in muted 1w, but beware it still sends as soon as joujoute with buttons and 5 watts c ... is already very well repet.
well out of the red box (off mode) which allows you to register and / or play with headphones. For my part I go through my old pod xt and I do not worry for now.
It includes all the connectors that go:
One midi / 1 output red box
footswitch x2: 1 for reverb and effects loop, the other 3 channels to select bright / crunch / lead /
Effects loop and one is even a jack to connect your guitar ...

UTILIZATION

you can not be more simple and adjustments are precise, easy to sculpt a sound.
this amp sounds great respect for your guitar and it's good fun.
3 channels, a flash light that one .... crunch crunch and a lead that special solo.
for metal: pedal mandatory
for others is what to do ... it is neutral.
it possesses a reverb correct.
it is not very heavy, covered with a metal cover, it is easy to carry around with two side handles and good quality bag.
with its blue light it is based Christmas tree or lamp, I love it!

SOUNDS

perfect for my apple, I play rock, blues, jazz.
I play with a guy sg ibanez 1977 equipped with humbuckers di marzio x2n.
and a ibanez hollowbody 1983, equipped with seymour antiquity.
So this is the foot.
I took the cab tm112, very well built box closed, chipboard 30mm thick, the bass is accurate and it sends ...
the cab is light enough. all of which weighs barely 20kg to 7kg head

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 days .... not had time to go around the beast you can imagine ....
I will complete the post when I know more ...
It is versatile, lightweight and quality ... I remake this choice without hesitation especially as I touched the price of 18w when a promo madness ..... great amp that I look great.