Hughes&Kettner ERA 1 Wood
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Hughes&Kettner
ERA 1 Wood
Product Info
Article Number:
415880
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
ERA 1 Wood
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Price:
$874.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ERA 1 Wood is a really solid choice for acoustic guitarists needing a versatile, premium-priced amp. It’s got a warm, natural sound thanks to the wood cabinet, and the dual channels are a huge bonus for performers. Ideal for soloists, duets, or anyone wanting a full, clear amplified acoustic tone without excessive fuss.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner ERA 1 Wood
- Acoustic Amplifier
- For acoustic guitar
- classical guitar
- accordion
- strings
- keyboard
- zither etc.
- Channels: 4
- 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 1 and 2 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 3: Aux In 3.5 mm stereo input adjustable for an external audio source
- Channel 4: 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
- 5 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: Natural Glazed
- Includes tilt stand (25° / 35°) and padded protective cover
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Wood cabinet adds warmth and resonance absent in plastic amps
- • Dual-channel design is genuinely useful for duets or vocal accompaniment
- • Custom speaker delivers surprisingly full and articulate low-end response
- • Versatile FX engine offers usable sounds beyond typical reverb/chorus
CONS
- • 250 Watts might be limiting for larger stages or ensembles
- • The EQ, while functional, lacks more advanced shaping options
- • The 8-inch speaker, while good, won't shake a stadium.
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 etc.
Feedback Control
Not explicitly mentioned, but likely present via EQ and gain reduction
Weight
Approximately 35 lbs – typical for a wood-cased amp of this size
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Frequently Asked Questions
The wood enclosure adds a natural warmth and resonance that plastic cabinets lack, resulting in a more organic and pleasing amplified acoustic tone.
Yes, the EQ has dedicated modes for both steel-string and nylon-string instruments, providing tailored tonal shaping for each.
While not studio-grade, the effects are surprisingly well-voiced and usable for live performance, offering a good range of reverbs, choruses, and other common acoustic guitar effects.
