Hughes&Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 20

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Hughes&Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 20

Hughes&Kettner

TubeMeister Deluxe 20

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Product Info

Article Number: 379473
Model: TubeMeister Deluxe 20
Price: $547.80

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The TubeMeister Deluxe 20 is a fantastic little all-tube head, perfect for players wanting classic British amp tones in a compact package. It's surprisingly versatile thanks to the Power Soak and excellent DI output, making it ideal for home recording and smaller gigs. If you crave that EL84 chime and warmth without the massive footprint, this is a really smart choice.

Product Description

  • Hughes&Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 20
  • Electric Guitar Amp Head
  • All tube
  • Power: 20 watts
  • 2 Channels: Clean and Lead with Lead / Boost function
  • Power Soak: 20/5/1/0 watts
  • Preamp tubes: 2x 12AX7
  • Power tubes: 2x EL84
  • Classic 3-band EQ
  • Red Box AE Ambience Emulation DI output with the settings Vint. / Mod. & Small / Large to connect the amp directly to the PA or recording setup
  • Serial FX loop
  • 1 Speaker output: 8 - 16 Ohm
  • Dimensions: 35 x 15 x 15 cm
  • Weight: 5 kg
  • Incl. bag
PROS
  • • All-tube design delivers authentic, responsive tube saturation.
  • • Red Box AE provides excellent DI recording and live FRFR options.
  • • Power Soak allows for bedroom-friendly volumes without sacrificing tone.
  • • Compact size and lightweight design (5kg) make it very portable.
CONS
  • • Clean channel can be a bit brittle with high-gain pickups.
  • • EQ, while classic, lacks modern features like presence control.
  • • EL84 power tubes favor a mid-focused, British sound – less versatile.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 20/5/1/0
Tubes 2x 12AX7 Preamp, 2x EL84 Power
Channels Clean & Lead with Boost
Effects Serial FX Loop, Red Box AE DI
Speaker Output 8 - 16 Ohm
Weight 5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Red Box is a modeled ambience, not a full IR. It’s very good for a quick, usable DI signal but lacks the depth and complexity of a high-quality IR.
It’s usable, but you might need to adjust the EQ significantly. It's best suited for single-coils or lower-output humbuckers to avoid harshness.
While technically possible, it’s not recommended and would require modifications to the bias circuit. The EL84s are integral to the amp's intended voicing.

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