Reply With QuoteHughes & Kettner has always made good sounding amps.. I fondly remember my Attax 80 combo. This one looks (and sounds) just right.
Regular Fretter
Hughes & K. Super attractive new amp!
Hey friends,
Has anyone of you already heard about the new full tube STATESMAN series from Hughes and Kettner?
Check out this video:
http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/cinema.php?id=23
The price range is 590-720USD approx.
I think this is a fantastic amp series and the best value for price I have recently seen.
Lovely, guess this thing will be mine (hopefully).....soon....
"A lot of people in the industry want to blame downloading for the state of the business. But I think if most music wasn't shit to begin with people wouldn't be downloading it for free," - Corey Taylor (Slipknot)
Custom Deluxe
Hughes & Kettner has always made good sounding amps.. I fondly remember my Attax 80 combo. This one looks (and sounds) just right.
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
Luke Skyrawker
After watching the clip I couldn't quit thinking about this amp all day. It's got me twitterpated...eh, amperpated.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clements...
Sounds great, that amp. The price is right - what a steal! If I didn't already have a combo, I'd be all over that one.
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Regular Fretter
WOW!!! Jaw drop...I got ta dig up WackyT's droolies....
I pick a moon dog.
Contributing Member
Spud was telling me today I needed to check this thread out. That is a NICE sounding and looking amph!
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
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Man I am a bit smitten with that thing. Does anyone know which model Statesman he was playing? The link says Dual EL84, but I thought I heard him say quad. I had not seen the vid all the way through and missed the strat section the first time I watched. The clean demo with the strat just about melted me.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Luke Skyrawker
It looks like the single 12 model. Look how his foot compares to the front of the amp. It doesn't look like there is room for 2 12" speakers, but it could be.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Regular Fretter
According to this site:
http://www.guitarsite.com/news/amps/...man_tube_amps/
there are 4 H&K Statesman amps:
20 watt Dual EL84 in a 1 x 12 cab,
40 watt quad EL84 in a 1 x 12 cab,
60 watt dual 6L6 in a 2 x 12 cab,
50 watt dual EL34 head.
So he could have indeed been playing the quad EL84 1 x 12.
I pick a moon dog.
Regular Fretter
..."not allowed to play any louder cause...their video director would get cross with me...." LMAO
Not too shabby of an amp. Very nice I was impressed. Has more than enough saturation and the harmonics are wonderful. Nice lookin' unit too.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Custom Deluxe
Yeah, H & K designs are usually very nice! I had one of these babys, its a wicked hybrid combo. Very good sound, I will probably get another one of these one day. We sold a lot of these when I was working in a music store.Originally Posted by tone2thebone
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
Regular Fretter
You gotta love that logo script too.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Regular Fretter
It was the quad, I think he said so in the beginning of the video.
Cool that you guys like that amp. I really think about it every day and watch the video......what a treasure.
"A lot of people in the industry want to blame downloading for the state of the business. But I think if most music wasn't shit to begin with people wouldn't be downloading it for free," - Corey Taylor (Slipknot)
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Ya, I heard that too. But when I clicked the "More Info" link, the Dual EL84 came up. That was why I was confused.
EDIT: I went back in and listened and he definately said a Quad El-84. That rocks!
I had not been aware of him before. Great funny guy and really fun player to listen to. I am going to search YouTube for him.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Regular Fretter
+1
And I think the term is "amputated"
You guys HAVE to stop doing this to me! I'm moving in a couple of weeks and can't afford this much GAS!
"But Honey, Alex Lifeson of Rush plays H&K amps, and you KNOW Rush is my favorite band in the whole wide world!" Yeah, I can see that going over real well
Trev
Electrics: Hagstrom Ultra Swede (Gold Eagle Burst) Gretsch 5120 Electromatic (Orange) Custom Nashville Blackout Telecaster (Black, Stat mid/neck p'ups; Lil Puncher (Modern Vintage) bridge p'up; Wilkinson Compensated Bridge w/ 3 brass saddles, Warmoth Vintage Modern Birdseye Maple Neck) Fender MIM Stratocaster (Blue Agave, Rosewood Fretboard, Fender Tex-Mex p'ups; GFS Trem/Block Kit) Highland Spitfire (semi-hollow, flame maple top w/ bubinga inlay)Acoustics:Washburn D10CEQSB, Yamaha FG160E
Bass: Westone Spectrum ST, Warwick Rockbass Corvette Basic Active
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Regular Fretter
But it would be true though. She's gotta admire you for that.
....."But Honey, Alex Lifeson of Rush plays H&K amps, and you KNOW Rush is my favorite band in the whole wide world!" Yeah, I can see that going over real well
Trev
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Contributing Member
+1
And I think the term is "amputated"
You guys HAVE to stop doing this to me! I'm moving in a couple of weeks and can't afford this much GAS!
"But Honey, Alex Lifeson of Rush plays H&K amps, and you KNOW Rush is my favorite band in the whole wide world!" Yeah, I can see that going over real well
Trev
I spoke to Spud and re-affirmed that my amp is all I need and more right now. But, that doesn't mean I can't put it on the add list for down the line when other family necessities have been taken care of. Is there such a thing as GAS in moderation?!
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Regular Fretter
What you need to do is stop buying $2000 bikes and start using that money toward music young man!I spoke to Spud and re-affirmed that my amp is all I need and more right now. But, that doesn't mean I can't put it on the add list for down the line when other family necessities have been taken care of. Is there such a thing as GAS in moderation?!
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Contributing Member
Now recall the list price was 2K, but that was not nearly what I paid. Now what were those fly rods running?What you need to do is stop buying $2000 bikes and start using that money toward music young man!
Too bad, I couldn't find any good recordings of Geoffry on YouTube or otherwise other than a 2006 H&K tour. He seems a good bloke and fun to listen to.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
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