Hughes&Kettner GrandMeister 36 Head 240V/UK

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Hughes&Kettner GrandMeister 36 Head 240V/UK

Hughes&Kettner

GrandMeister 36 Head 240V/UK

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Product Info

Article Number: 617121
Model: GrandMeister 36 Head 240V/UK
Price: $1,098.90

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The GrandMeister 36 is a surprisingly versatile all-tube head, offering a wide range of classic British tones from sparkling cleans to searing leads. Its power attenuation makes it ideal for home use or smaller gigs, while the MIDI control and Red Box provide serious flexibility. This is a great option for players seeking a compact, high-quality amp with a lot of features without the massive price tag.

Product Description

  • Hughes&Kettner GrandMeister 36 Head 240V/UK
  • Amp Head for Electric Guitar
  • UK model with 240 V
  • All-tube
  • Channels: Clean
  • Crunch
  • Lead
  • Ultra
  • Power: 36 watts
  • Power soak: Switchable to 18 W / 5 W / 1 W / 0 W
  • Preamp tubes: Three 12AX7
  • Power tubes: Four EL84
  • Switchable boost
  • All parameters can be controlled via MIDI
  • Smart Rotary Control
  • 128 memory locations
  • MIDI In/Out
  • Passive 3-band EQ
  • Presence & Resonance
  • Noise gate
  • Onboard effects: Reverb
  • Tap Delay
  • Flanger
  • Phaser
  • Chorus
  • Tremolo
  • Series effects loop
  • Red Box Out
  • Preamp Out
  • TSC system
  • Free Android and iPad app
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 446 x 171 x 152 mm
  • Weight: 7.7 kg
  • Soft bag included
PROS
  • • All-tube construction delivers a responsive, dynamic, and authentic British amp tone.
  • • The Smart Rotary Control offers incredibly intuitive and precise tone shaping.
  • • Switchable power attenuation allows for cranked amp sounds at manageable volumes.
  • • The Red Box Out provides a direct, mic'd amp signal for recording and live use.
CONS
  • • The compact size might compromise some headroom at higher volumes with certain speaker setups.
  • • The digital effects, while usable, aren't on par with dedicated stompboxes.
  • • The MIDI implementation, while present, requires some learning to fully exploit.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 36 watts (switchable to 18W / 5W / 1W / 0W)
Tubes Three 12AX7 preamp tubes, Four EL84 power tubes
Channels Clean, Crunch, Lead, Ultra
Effects Reverb, Tap Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Tremolo
Speaker Output Standard 6.35mm (1/4 inch) speaker jack
Weight 7.7 kg (17 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

At lower power settings, you get that glorious, saturated tube tone without the volume, but the amp's responsiveness and EQ characteristics change slightly.
It's a modeled speaker simulation – a ‘Red Box’ – providing a decent approximation of a mic'd amp cabinet for recording or PA systems, though it's not a replacement for a real cab.
Yes, the amp has 128 memory locations that can be stored and recalled via MIDI, allowing for quick switching between different custom tones.

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