Hughes&Kettner ERA 2 Black
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Hughes&Kettner
ERA 2 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
431186
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
ERA 2 Black
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Price:
$822.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ERA 2 Black is a seriously capable acoustic amp. It's built for the gigging musician or serious hobbyist who wants pristine, uncolored sound with a bit of flexibility for dual instruments or vocal support – it handles steel string, nylon string, and even keyboards surprisingly well. Just be prepared to lug it around; it’s a substantial unit.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner ERA 2 Black
- Acoustic Amplifier
- 400 watts amplifier output
- For steel string guitar
- classical guitar
- accordion
- strings
- keyboard
- zither etc.
- High resolution
- Direct and unadulterated sound reproduction
- Large headroom for a dynamic feel
- Exact mapping of the entire frequency spectrum through 2 x 8'' custom made speaker+ 1'' dome tweeter
- Channel 1 and 2 identically and equally usable for two instruments or instrument and vocals or two voices
- Channel 1 and 2 each equipped with high resolution mic and instrument input (XLR/jack combo jack - phantom power switchable)
- Switches: -10 dB / Shape / Mute Gain control 3-band EQ with two modes (e.g. for steel string and nylon string)
- Channel-specific FX engine with 16 programs - Reverbs
- Chorus
- Flanger 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
- usable for devices with line level
- Master section with volume and notch filters for suppression of resonance
- 5 Outputs: DI
- Line
- Tuner
- Headphones
- Digital Out S / PDIF Toslink
- FX loop: 6.3 mm FX send
- 35 mm tripod flange
- Weight: 14.45 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 350 x 475 x 290 mm
- Colour: Black varnish
- Incl. tilt stand (25°/35°) and padded protective cover
- Made in Germany
- Recommended accessories: Hughes & Kettner FS-2 footswitch (Article Nr: #548114#
- not included)
PROS
- • Excellent headroom for dynamic performances across varied acoustic instruments
- • Custom speakers deliver a surprisingly clean and balanced frequency response
- • Flexible dual-channel design facilitates duo performances or vocal integration
- • High-resolution mic preamps capture nuanced acoustic detail
CONS
- • The weight makes it less ideal for frequent gigging or portability
- • FX engine, while versatile, lacks the depth of dedicated stompboxes
- • Price places it in a premium-priced tier for acoustic amplification
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
400
Channels
2
Speaker
2 x 8 in custom speakers + 1 in dome tweeter
Effects
16 programs (reverbs, chorus, flanger)
Feedback Control
Shape mode offers some feedback mitigation
Weight
27.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While smaller amps prioritize portability, the ERA 2 Black offers significantly more headroom and a fuller, more balanced sound thanks to its larger speaker configuration, making it a better choice for larger stages or ensembles.
The effects are surprisingly good for an integrated system; they're not going to replace dedicated pedals for serious tone sculpting, but they provide a wide range of usable reverbs and modulation effects for basic enhancement.
While technically possible, the ERA 2 Black is optimized for acoustic instruments; electric bass might sound muddy due to the speaker design and lack of dedicated bass-specific EQ adjustments.
