But gradually guitarists began to expect more from an amp. Increasingly dissatisfied with the limited sonic spectrum of these one-sound wonders, players started toting an array of amps into the studio. And soon gigging rigs followed suit, growing more complex and difficult to manage. Players’ desire for more options sparked our vision of a new generation of guitar amps for a new generation of guitarists. We aspired to engineer advanced sound-sculpting tools that would unite the best of the disparate sonic worlds of clean, crunch and overdrive in a single housing. Bona fide instruments that impose no limits on spontaneity and expressive powers! The Tone of Hughes & Kettner The last 50 years birthed but a few of distinctive electric guitar sounds. Like most guitarists, we are fascinated by the inspirational power of these trademark tones. And our amp designs are steeped in this rich tonal heritage. We respect the legacy but continue to strive for perfection, painstakingly fine-tuning our amps to improve on classic sounds. The fruits of our labors are here for all to hear: Every channel does what a good amp should –and so much more. Collectively, these channels deliver the versatility you expect, the responsiveness you demand, and the tone you deserve. Whatever tonal treasures you seek, you’re sure to find them here! Inspiration through Innovation Look at an amp and you’ll see applied science; listen to a good one and you’re hearing art. An amp is an instrument with a distinctive personality and playability. As such, it is a source of inspiration that has a decisive impact on your music. We believe our amps to be the stimulus for your creative activity. And that’s why we are so deeply committed to bringing the benefits of innovative ideas and exceptional sound quality to every class, from the newbie-amp to the high-end flagship. 4 Custom Class The Master Class: Handcrafted Art of Performance Our company is powered by a passion for tone. We know that it takes a lot more than a fistful of valves and branded speakers to make great amps. You have to obsess about every detail. And it’s not just the design, the workmanship or the quality of components. The magic is in the right combination! Our Custom Class amps are the fruit of our never-ending quest for perfect tone and performance. It is this pursuit of excellence that makes Hughes & Kettner® Custom Class amps unique instruments for unique musicians, designed to satisfy even the most discriminating guitarists’ demands. Looking for the ultimate? You’ve found it. Our Custom Class is not about yesteryear’s designs that limit your playing flexibility. Nor are these amps about this month’s flavor. They are the perfect marriage of classic tones and modern flexibility. These treasure-troves of tone are built to go the distance in all respects. They are handcrafted in our German custom-shop, just like you’d expect from products in this class. But despite boutique credentials such as hand-wired circuitry and superior grade hand-selected tubes, we engineer these amps using 21st-century manufacturing and cutting-edge testing methods. And that translates to dramatically diminished tolerances and variances for unprecedented reliability and consistent sound quality. These amps look awesome. But under that stylish skin, they are tough as nails –built to take a pounding and keep on sounding! Featuring heavy-duty stainless steel chassis, they are rugged, reliable and roadworthy pieces of performing art! Whatever your favorite flavor – The Shadows, Slade, Santana, Sting or Slipknot –you can count on our Custom Class amps to give you the definitive sounds you’ve come to expect from Hughes & Kettner. Today and at every gig for many moons to come! 5 TriAmp® MK II The Ultimate Tube Head Three of the finest classic tube amp designs rolled into one! TriAmp® MK II is your first choice for awesome sound and total tonal flexibility. This definitive all-tube, Custom Class amp puts the most sought-after sounds in amp history at your fingertips. It’s all there, from vintage Californian clean to ‘60s British jangle and from classic rock tones to nu metal meltdown. TriAmp puts an end to carting an armada of amps around for the sake of versatility –and adds crucial performance features for stage use. Each of the amp sections features two channels, dedicated 3-band EQ and Master controls. Remote channel switching comes courtesy of the included Stageboard. The built-in effects loop is configurable in serial or parallel mode, and the optional MSM-1 MIDI module adds remote MIDI switching capabilities. This turns TriAmp into the hub of every cutting-edge sound system. This amp is the real deal, boasting a staggering 13 hand- selected tubes in a non-compromising design. Finally, all-tube tone and total versatility come together in one awe-inspiring masterpiece of rock art –what more could you want in an amp? Custom Class MSM-1 MIDI Module (optional) Add the MSM-1 module to turn TriAmp into a full-fled...