Hughes&Kettner Spirit of Rock
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Hughes&Kettner
Spirit of Rock
Product Info
Article Number:
503719
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
Spirit of Rock
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Heads
Price:
$53.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Hughes&Kettner is a surprisingly potent practice amp for rock and lead players. The Sagging control is a clever touch, and the headphone output with RedBox is a genuine convenience. It's a budget-friendly option for gigging musicians needing a compact, reliable amp for quick jams or late-night practice, but don't expect pristine cleans.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner Spirit of Rock
- Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- With transistor amplifier
- Ideal for rock and lead sounds
- Completely analogue sound generation
- 1 Channel
- Power: 50 watts into 4 ohms
- Spirit Tone Generator technology
- Sagging control for power amp saturation independent of volume level
- Headphone output with RedBox emulation of the TubeMeister18
- Unfiltered line-out as basis for the use of software cab sims
- Transport-friendly miniature format
- Weight: approx. 1.1 kg incl. power supply - 725g without power supply
- Controls: Master
- Sagging
- Tone
- Gain
- 2x 6.3 mm Jack speaker outputs: min. 4 Ohm
- 6.3 mm Jack input
- 3.5 mm Stereo jack Aux input
- 6.3 mm Stereo jack headphone output
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 190 x 90 x 90 mm
- Weight: 1.1 kg
PROS
- • Compact size ideal for small practice spaces and travel
- • Spirit Tone Generator convincingly emulates classic amp sag and response
- • Sagging control offers nuanced power amp saturation shaping
- • RedBox headphone output provides surprisingly usable amp-in-a-box experience
CONS
- • Single channel limits tonal versatility; lacks clean headroom options
- • Solid-state nature inherently lacks the organic complexity of tube amps
- • Aux input is a somewhat limited feature for a practice amp
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50
Channels
1
Effects
None (RedBox emulation in headphone out)
Speaker Output
Two 6.3 mm Jack outputs, minimum 4 Ohms
EQ
Basic Tone control – likely a mid-focused scoop
Weight
1.1 kg (including power supply)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It simulates the characteristic power-amp compression of vintage amps when pushed, adding a 'relaxed' feel and dynamic response at lower volumes.
Yes, the signal path uses analogue circuitry for tone generation, avoiding digital processing until the headphone output stage with the RedBox.
Absolutely, the unfiltered line-out provides a clean signal suitable for recording, though a speaker cabinet simulation plugin is recommended for realistic results.
