Hughes&Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 40 240V/UK
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Hughes&Kettner
TubeMeister Deluxe 40 240V/UK
Product Info
Article Number:
617125
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
TubeMeister Deluxe 40 240V/UK
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$877.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This TubeMeister Deluxe 40 is a seriously impressive little amp. The all-tube design gives you that classic tube warmth, and the power soaking is a game-changer for smaller spaces. It's perfect for gigging musicians or home recordists who want a versatile, high-quality tube amp without the massive footprint or price tag.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 40 240V/UK
- Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- UK model with 240 V
- All-tube
- Power: 40 watts
- Three channels: Clean
- Crunch and Lead
- Power soak: 40 / 20 / 5 / 1 / 0 W
- Preamp tubes: Three 12AX7
- Power tubes: Four EL84
- Two classic 3-band EQs
- TSC Tube Safety Control for constant and automatic monitoring and regulation of the power tube bias
- Red Box AE Ambience Emulation DI output with Vintage/Moder and Small/Large settings for connecting the amp directly to a PA or recording setup
- Built-in MIDI IN with phantom power
- Series FX loop
- One speaker output: 8 - 16 ohm
- Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 15 cm
- Weight: 8 kg
- Includes bag
PROS
- • All-tube construction delivers authentic, responsive tube warmth and dynamics.
- • The Red Box AE DI output is genuinely excellent for recording or live use.
- • Versatile power soaking allows for bedroom-friendly volume with full tube tone.
- • Three channels offer a wide range of tones from clean to searing lead.
CONS
- • The 40-watt output might feel limiting for larger stage environments.
- • The EQ, while classic, lacks more modern tonal shaping options.
- • The compact size, while convenient, can make it feel a little less robust.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40 (with power soak options: 40 / 20 / 5 / 1 / 0 W)
Tubes
Preamp: Three 12AX7, Power: Four EL84
Channels
Clean, Crunch, Lead
Effects
Series FX loop, Red Box AE Ambience Emulation DI output (Vintage/Modern, Small/Large)
Speaker Output
8 - 16 ohm
Weight
8 kg (approximately 17.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The power soak reduces wattage while retaining the dynamic response and tube saturation; it’s not a simple volume reduction, but a true power attenuation.
Absolutely; the Red Box AE offers surprisingly accurate amp emulations, particularly the Vintage setting, making it a very usable DI option.
While it's versatile, hotter humbuckers or overwound single coils really shine, bringing out the amp's gain stages and offering a more aggressive, modern tone.
