Hughes&Kettner Spirit of Vintage
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Hughes&Kettner
Spirit of Vintage
Product Info
Article Number:
503731
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
Spirit of Vintage
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Heads
Price:
$53.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Spirit of Vintage is a clever little head, really nailing a vintage vibe in a tiny package. It's perfect for blues, classic rock, and indie players who need a lightweight, affordable solution for practice or small gigs, and appreciate a clean, direct sound. The Sagging control is a neat touch for adding some authentic power amp character.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner Spirit of Vintage
- Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- With transistor amplifier
- Ideal for clean
- blues and crunch sounds
- Completely analogue sound generation
- Transport-friendly miniature format
- 1 Channel
- Power: 50 watts into 4 ohms
- Spirit Tone Generator technology
- Controls: Master
- Sagging
- Tone
- Gain
- Sagging control for power amp saturation independent of volume level
- Unfiltered line-out as basis for the use of software cab sims
- 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 with RedBox emulation of TubeMeister18
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 190 x 90 x 90 mm
- Weight incl. power supply: approx. 1.1 kg - 725g without power supply
PROS
- • Compact size makes it exceptionally transportable for gigging musicians
- • Spirit Tone Generator delivers surprisingly convincing vintage amp tones
- • Sagging control offers nuanced power amp saturation shaping
- • Unfiltered line-out simplifies recording with software amp sims
CONS
- • Single channel limits tonal versatility compared to multi-channel amps
- • Solid-state design lacks the nuanced dynamic response of a tube amp
- • Limited EQ controls may require external pedals for extensive tonal shaping
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50
Channels
1
Effects
None (relies on external pedals or RedBox emulation)
Speaker Output
2x 6.3 mm Jack (min. 4 Ohm)
EQ
Basic Tone control; Master, Gain
Weight
725g (without power supply)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent approximation, but lacks the subtle harmonic complexity of a tube amp – think of it as a good starting point for recording.
It's a proprietary analogue circuit designed to mimic the characteristics of vintage amplifiers; it’s not a straightforward digital emulation.
Yes, as long as the cabinet impedance is 4 ohms or higher; just be sure to use appropriate speaker cabling.
