Guitarists and bass players may well be the world’s most unforgiving critics. Does any other collective of kindred spirits take such a long, hard look at engineering advances? None comes to mind. Satisfying steel-string slingers is a daunting challenge, but we rose to it! Our close ties to practicing musicians, willingness to embrace emerging technologies, and intense engineering efforts have yielded considerable achievements: Throughout our 25-year history, we have succeeded in forging superior amps and sound-shaping tools. Hughes & Kettner® excels at designing devices that deliver huge tone, exhilarating performance and smart features that inspire players everywhere. Many firsts come to mind - the first fully-programmable guitar amp, high-voltage hybrid amp, cabinet simulator, and recording preamp. And these are but a few of the many Hughes & Kettner® innovations that have set new high-water marks for the industry and profoundly changed guitarists’ world. | | All over the globe, our brand name is synonymous with superior sound in every price class. With artists from Aerosmith to ZZ Top and Elton John to the Murder Dolls plugging into our gear, Hughes & Kettner® amps are mainstays of the world’s stages. Our mindset is informed by the progress principle. Today we’re pushing hard to develop new concepts and turn up tomorrow’s trailblazing products to satisfy the ever more discerning demands of ever savvier musicians. |