Hughes&Kettner ERA 1 black
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Hughes&Kettner
ERA 1 black
Product Info
Article Number:
415879
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
ERA 1 black
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Price:
$712.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ERA 1 is a surprisingly capable little amp, perfect for singer-songwriters, acoustic duos, or anyone needing a versatile, high-quality amplification solution. It's got enough power for smaller gigs and rehearsals, and the built-in effects are genuinely useful. While not a substitute for a high-end studio setup, it’s a fantastic value for the money.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner ERA 1 black
- Acoustic Amplifier
- For acoustic guitar
- classical guitar
- accordion
- strings
- keyboard
- zither etc.
- Four channels
- Power: 250 Watts
- Equipped with: 8" custom-made speaker + 1" dome tweeter
- High resolution
- Direct and unadulterated sound reproduction
- Large headroom for a dynamic playing feel
- Accurate mapping of the entire range of frequencies
- Channels one and two are identical and can be used equally for two instruments or an instrument and vocals or two voices. Equipped with a high-resolution mic and instrument input (XLR/jack combo socket - switchable phantom power)
- Switches: -10 dB / Shape / Mute Gain Controller 3-band EQ with two modes (e.g. for steel string and nylon string)
- Channel-specific FX Engine with 16 programmes – reverbs
- choruses
- flangers
- etc.
- Channel three: Aux In 3.5 mm stereo input adjustable for an external audio source
- Channel four: FX Return 6.3 mm stereo input adjustable for devices with line level
- Master section with controls for volume and notch filter for resonance suppression
- Five outputs: (DI
- Line
- Tuner
- Headphones
- Digital Out S/PDIF Toslink)
- FX loop: 6.3 mm FX send
- 35 mm pole mount
- Weight: 10.75 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 351 x 285 x 290 mm
- Colour: Black
- Includes tilt stand (25° / 35°) and padded protective cover
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Excellent headroom for dynamic performances across varied acoustic instruments
- • Custom speaker delivers a surprisingly full and balanced frequency response
- • Flexible channel design accommodates multiple instruments or vocal pairing
- • Integrated effects engine offers a wide palette of usable, high-quality sounds
CONS
- • 8-inch speaker limits low-end extension for larger venues or bass-heavy applications
- • The EQ, while functional, lacks the detailed control of more premium amps
- • Relatively heavy for portable acoustic amplification, especially for gigging solo artists
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
250
Channels
4
Speaker
8 in custom-made speaker + 1 in dome tweeter
Effects
16 programmes (reverbs, choruses, flangers)
Feedback Control
Shape mode provides some basic feedback mitigation
Weight
19.8 kg (approximately 43.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shape mode EQ setting is specifically tailored for nylon strings, softening the high frequencies and providing a warmer tone; steel strings sound great too, but might need a slight EQ tweak.
Yes, the phantom power is consistent and provides a clean signal; it’s suitable for most standard condenser microphones you'd use for acoustic performance.
The ERA 1 punches above its weight class; the custom speaker and dome tweeter offer a more refined and detailed sound than many competitors at this price point.
