Great amp in excellent condition. Includes the original 112 speaker cabinet and the midi foot pedal that allows you to use it as a stompbox to change channels or effects, or load presets for custom tones and effect settings. With the ability to switch wattage from 36/18/5/1 watts you can crank this amp up and rock out, or wind it down to a manageable level if neighbors for bedroom playing. Never gigged, used casually at home.
From H&K:
Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36
The Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 36 is a 36-watt, four-channel tube guitar amplifier head featuring EL84 power tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes, designed for versatility across various musical genres. It offers four distinct channels—Clean, Crunch, Lead, and Ultra—each with a Boost switch to provide eight sonic starting points, allowing for a wide range of tones from sparkling cleans to heavy distortion.The amp includes a built-in Red Box cabinet simulator and direct output (DI), enabling direct recording into a PA system or audio interface without requiring a speaker cabinet.
The GrandMeister 36 features adjustable power output, allowing the user to switch between 36 watts, 18 watts, 5 watts, and 1 watt, which facilitates high-gain saturation at low volume levels, making it suitable for practice, recording, or small venues.It also includes a Tube Safety Control (TSC) system that monitors the status of the four EL84 output valves and aids in bias matching. The amp is equipped with a comprehensive set of onboard digital effects, including digital reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo, with settings that can be saved into one of 128 user presets.
Presets can be managed and edited using a dedicated FSM-432 MIDI footswitch or a free iPad app, which provides real-time control over all programmable parameters, including the ability to store, recall, compare, and back up presets. The front panel uses Smart Rotary Controls, which replace conventional knobs and allow for precise, memory-based control of all settings except the Master Volume. The amp's compact aluminum casing weighs only 17 pounds, making it highly portable.
The GrandMeister 36 is generally lauded for its ability to deliver a wide array of tones, from clean jazz and blues to aggressive metal, and its seamless integration with MIDI and iOS devices.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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