Is this the amp from the future?!

[@PaulDavids]

Hi! I made this to show a cool (revolutionary?!) piece of gear. I TOTALLY understand that at €2850,- it's far out of the price range for many guitarists. I played a Roland Cube & a Squier for 10 years and it never stopped me. I played gigs with an old 20 watt solid state modeling amp... I'm not trying to tell you you need expensive stuff to rock 🤘

[@chefsalty]

but it does make it a bit easier to speak your tone with tools like this. i myself have been playing with my blues jr for 15 years and at the time it was a deal used 200$. with this function on this hook amp, i can effectively take out the monitor part and have it direct to the board and literally no pedals but the midi controller. = win in my opinion.

[@calvincoole8570]

Dude...thanks for the review! Never seen one of these. I saving up now!

[@calvincoole8570]

Love the pedal board shot too!! Keep up the awesome work. Definitely a subscriber. You da man!!!

[@MrFourteetwo]

Don't worry Paul, we get it :) You don't need expensive gear to rock on, but quality also has a price ! Happy to discover this fine amp, super video as always.

[@EdBender]

@@rikkousa lol! more like a 700 year wait by now... and the price has been upped to 10k euros btw

[@RC32Smiths01]

Honestly, they had me at rotating knobs. You will actually have no idea how easier that makes life for me

[@jjryan1352]

I have a cheapo Fender Mustang solid state amp. When you turn the preset knob like that you have no idea where the individual knobs are set. And the volume changes can be downright dangerous.

[@williamwi9847]

@@jjryan1352 I truly feel you man xD

[@evanmurphy6640]

I see you again

[@TimMer1981]

@@jjryan1352 That's why this amp has a "volume" control as well, next to the gain and master volume. That's also one of the many reasons why this amp is superior to a Fender amp in each and every way.

[@florisdejong1512]

JJ Ryan I also have the Fender Mustang amplifier and that amps suuuuucks duude, but I still have it 3 years and I knew it sucked one week after purchase. But I still got it

[@otizum]

The way those buttons move it's just awesome

[@diggie9598]

We've landed on the moon 50 years ago. Just saying..

[@stylesdangerfield]

classy

[@rainofficial1924]

@@diggie9598 yes we did but it is sad that we see this ''new" technology 50 years ago.

[@rhythmace1]

@@diggie9598 And mixing desks with "flying" faders have been around for decades. And yet nobody has made a guitar amp with presets and motorised knobs until now...

[@ThorstenGolder]

@@rhythmace1 20 years ago Yamaha DG series. Digital amps, but still.. :)

[@damienmorrow912]

"20 minutes later" so true, you can get sucked in and away forever on delay

[@Skygge.]

That's why it's called "delay" :)

[@_RLP]

Cool rhyme. And " forever on delay" sounds like a cool title too...

[@stylesdangerfield]

@@Skygge. touche

[@stylesdangerfield]

@@_RLP I'd write that song

[@SeemsLikeSomething]

That’s a super cool way to do presets, basically just little motors that act like someone instantly changing all the dials. But I do worry that it adds a whole new element of possible failure and repair to the amp. Totally worth it for the cool factor.

[@smexy_ratboi9271]

Paul has the amp we all want, the guitar we all want AND the beard we all want

[@liedgitarrist]

What about his haircut?

[@stylesdangerfield]

He worked hard for all those things.

[@80thtasties85]

@@liedgitarrist hmmm ....

[@Gunslinger320]

And bitchin accent to boot!

[@John-Smither]

... last but not least, the skills we all want 😉

[@rorymcclellan3740]

That amp gives me hope back that old school tube amp tech can still continue to be relevant in the ever shrinking tube amp world!

[@jayartz8562]

Old school tube amp has never been irrelevant to guitarists.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Tube amps will always be relevant to guitarist who wish to have the kind of tone that simply CANNOT be "modeled". The feel of the strings reverberating from a sweet tube amp on 10...nothing like it! Cheers P[>

[@vminator]

They will always be to those who care about their tone!

[@daveyjones2380]

???? I just spent about $1,050 on a Victory Kraken, all tube, nothing like a tube amp!

[@jmasson3272]

@@daveyjones2380 well, how do you find it? Interesting, Or are you disappointed? Thanks

[@isaac-739]

4:15 those knobs move faster than my dad did when I was born

[@IAm-qf2xb]

Raspberries are the best awk

[@Lazuardinho]

Bruh

[@FCain-mf4tf]

Lmao I heard that!!

[@stylesdangerfield]

ouch

[@mal2ksc]

Your mum moves faster with a little electricity too.

[@toondeveltere3687]

Wow Paul what a coincidence. I'm a sound technician on the voice Belgium and I was checking out the amp of the guitarist of the liveband and it was this Hook amp. I thought to myself "I've never heard of this brand before". And now I get home from work and see your video with the exact same amp and lo and behold, Leendert was indeed the guitar player of the band. Anyway, love your videos! Groetjes vanuit België

[@PaulDavids]

Yes, I saw Leendert playing the wizard at the voice of Holland too :)

[@toondeveltere3687]

@@PaulDavids Well now that he's on the voice Belgium, maybe you can fill his place in the voice of Holland ;-) With your new hook amp I bet you've got some of his magic power now too...

[@snap-off5383]

OK automatically moving the knobs is pretty frickin dope.

[@stylesdangerfield]

for sure

[@snap-off5383]

@@inlandbott Broken things suck yay captain obvious for your keen senses!

[@funkyfurballs1078]

I recall seeing a Fender amp with auto knobs but I was always worried how long this type of mechanism would last?

[@admiralsnaccbarr5514]

I was recently in Holland and I got to meet Paul! He was a SUPER cool and nice guy! Here's the story: I was in a nightclub, and I spotted Paul in the corner surrounded by a harem of women. I noticed him because he kept spilling his drink everywhere and waving a pistol around. I approached and introduced myself, and let him know what a huge fan I am of his guitar videos. Paul said, "shut up guitar bitch" and threw his drink in my face. But when I walked away, he stopped me and called me back. "Keep telling the girls about The Guitar Legend Paul Davids while I go grab some cash real quick." I talked to Paul's friends and they were super nice too. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Paul break a beer bottle over the bartender's head and start looting the cash drawer. When he came back, he handed me a stack of money! Awesome guy, huge fan.

[@PaulDavids]

😂

[@marcodoscher3580]

Lol

[@TheOdieD3]

Hilarious!

[@richardj9016]

I don’t believe he spilled his drink.

[@chefsalty]

for everyone that is saying this an expensive amp let's break it down: 10-14 pedals at avg 90$= $1260 2 amps at avg cost/used = $500 plugs and wires and cases and boards = $300 = 2k -ish (these are just for maybe your gigs and shows -1 set up at your house and road) doesn't even include what you have at your studio with the mixer board, mics, etc. we can go on and on. This is geared for the tube model enthusiast/minimalist and I'm all for it. playing a blues junior myself and 2 pedals this would effectively make my life easier. can you just imagine this small footprint of an amp with 1 plug to go to your midi controller and maybe a wireless. Wow. I might just sell everything i have to trade in for the convenience of this product.

[@rhythmace1]

How does this thing replace 10-14 pedals?!

[@kane6529]

@@rhythmace1 it doesn't it actually designed to be well integrated with pedals 😂 something like HX Effects with this would be nice!

[@lastactionhero7541]

I can’t be the only one who thought, “That amp looks awesome, let me check the description for the website... Alrighty then, no new amp for me”

[@EpicStuffMan1000]

cheaper when shipped outside of europe -- no VAT

[@MrWhoever]

@@EpicStuffMan1000 duty...

[@stylesdangerfield]

Nope. Just a window shopper.

[@abcdefghijklmnop7873]

Last Action Hero egnater tweaker 15 head less than $400. Fender, Vox and Marshall settings. Great amp head.

[@somegeezer4058]

It's okay that price is from the future.

[@EdgedWeeds]

And Leendert is such a nice guy as well! His passion for his craft was instantly noticeable and contagious. Thank you for the great video, Paul.

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Wow, you got a Fender, Vox and a Marshall in one amp! I must say it sounds fantastic, congratulations Paul!

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Check out the Egnater Tweaker. Also three classic amps in one block, all valve, no motorised knobs, £350-ish

[@stylesdangerfield]

@@Arthur_My_Dear but...the motorized knobs...

[@СторожКукурузы]

@@Arthur_My_Dear i agree. sounds so similar to egnater amps

[@abcdefghijklmnop7873]

marco lazzarato was going to say the same thing. Great amp. Egnater tweaker head less than $400. Fender, Vox and Marshall setting. High gain or clean. Lots of tweaking abilities. That’s why it’s called the tweaker.

[@georgebarry8640]

@@abcdefghijklmnop7873 but fwiw: reviews of the tweaker mention chintzy, low quality build. So bear that in mind. Probably fine for a bedroom amp..but for gigs? Maybe not.

[@gr637]

I’ve had my Hook Wizard amp and cabinet for a week now, and I just can’t put to words how wonderful this amp sounds. The presetting makes it so easy to retrieve the tone I want to the push of a button. I just find it so hard to stop playing with this amp!

[@ElevatedJamTracks]

Incredible. I want one!

[@crimsontyger8576]

I have a seventies Lab Series L5...very underused and undervalued amp. I have also just bought a Boss Katana...what a great and affordable amp. It's not tube but blimey it sounds good and has access to the Boss Tone Studio.

[@bdhere1]

Such a killer amp. Mad respect to the guy who made these!

[@777ZEETAL]

The knobs turning automatically is the exact reason I still have my Fender cyber twin today!

[@arvidjohann7093]

I love my Ceriatone JM 50 Watts. And my neighbour loves it to. I promise! He always knocks on the wall when im firing riffs!

[@Hectrucci2]

nope, he headbangs and hits the wall :P

[@TheKnutselaar]

Arvid Johann playing wall drums 😂

[@arvidjohann7093]

Sort of double base exercise :D

[@MrFourteetwo]

@@piro2k since all videos on your channel are about you shooting stuff with rifles, i tend to believe this story

[@jan_777]

@@MrFourteetwo 😂😂😂

[@jacopocavalletto6242]

This seems great! Actually Pierangelo Mezzabarba from Mezzabarba Amps used motorised pots with presets already almost 10 years ago when he released the Masotti Motorizzata.

[@MaxCarton]

Damn that's the dude playing for Anouk. He's killer, I saw him many times with Anouk. Knowing he makes these amps too just makes him a legend...

[@StratmanDarrell]

I was going to buy a 5 year old BMW 750 for $10,000, great deal as it seemed until another Beemer owner told me, you better have money for the repairs on all the gadgets it comes with. I hope those self-turning knobs have a solid guarantee behind them.

[@schrom81]

Fender had the Cyber Twin 20 years ago....Hughs and Kenter currently has something similar. Sounds good, but nothing new

[@AlexGarcia-di4bw]

Soldano released a motorized preamp called the X99 back in the early 90's. Same concept, motorized preset adjustment knobs. Surprised no one else has used this technology until now. The Soldano preamp was a monster!

[@playstationracer67-acc]

That is one amazing amp and I can see the appeal for tube based amp lovers who want the flexibility of the tone settings. It is too rich for me, but definitely on the wish list for when I make the big time (I can dream).

[@donald-parker]

Very cool. I would be a little worried about servo-controlled pre-sets that actually turn the knobs. I guess that is the only way to get "the real thing" from a tube amp, but all those moving parts are just a bunch more things that can go wrong. If all you are really doing is turning pots, I wonder if he could have used a programmable resitive array (I'm not 100% sure that this exists, but it certainly seems technically feasible) that could select a resistance value automatically with no moving parts. And maybe some master switch that controls whether the pots are engaged vs the programmable resistors. It would not look as cool, but it seems less prone to failure. The midi control is a great idea.

[@daynalee7806]

The rotating knobs would be amazing on all my pedals, especially in performance when I may need more than one setting from one pedal. As for the amp, sounds like it must sound amazing, I can't tell on my computer speakers. Im sure its out of my price range but it would be awesome to see the rotating knobs technology on midpriced amplifiers.

[@KimonFrousios]

Radical thought: Get duplicates of your pedals for your different settings.

[@stephanbijl8628]

Daniel from The Gig Rig has these...

[@stylesdangerfield]

Buying another pedal would probably be cheaper.

[@narco73]

Chase bliss is working on a range that does this watch?v=PubOJi2L3Bk

[@wido123123]

this is why I went with modeling pedalboard (I got the HD500 about 7 years ago, before the 500x even existed). Not because I think it sounds better, but because it's damn convinient in live situations

[@tomburahz4141]

Finally. Midi, presets, real amp, effects loop, direct out with IRs... wow. Now maybe mass production to make it affordable, maybe in variable wattage like an egnater rebel 20 with tube switching. The moving knobs is just a sick feature, blown away.

[@sgimblue1]

check Hughes and Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 for the tube amp with saveable presets since you mentioned you havent seen a tube amp that saves your favorite sounds

[@bloodsugar2low]

Yes, and for about less than half of the price of the hook! And the grandmeister 40 has a build in power soak, a noise gate and chorus/phaser/flanger/delay. The weight of the head is about 7 kg!!!

[@liedgitarrist]

But this one actually sounds decent..... 😉

[@sgimblue1]

@@liedgitarrist just keep in mind that the gm40 is 1200usd, the hook is 2800. i just hope the difference in the "decency" of the sound is worth $1600. would you shell out that much money? more power to you if you can/will.

[@liedgitarrist]

@@sgimblue1 a few years ago I would have done that. Today I am a happy Kemper! 😉

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@sgimblue1 The extra features don't mean much if the amp doesn't inspire you to play. I'd rather have one Hook than a HK AND another guitar or two. Just need to find a way to save up...

[@allaris_the_one]

I imagined an amp like this when I was a teen 15 years ago. Glad it has come become reality. I should buy this.

[@sublyme2157]

Inserting the obligatory "Fender CyberTwin did this years ago" comment. But seriously, your amp sounds killer, congrats!

[@jordanwilkinson7368]

this

[@Schlumpf.Meister]

As always, it is not the amp that sings, it is Paul‘s fingers and great skill. Certainly a great amp, as a Rolex is a great watch for those who want it, there is no need though. I just started working with my 390€ used HX stomp yesterday and at the end of the evening I removed some 10 pedals from my board, started a nice preset, plugged it into my „real thing“ tube combo return path and couldn’t be any happier. Last week I was at a jam, and plugged into a Rivera 30. I couldn’t have been happier. At work, I have an old Peavey Studio Pro, every then and now I plug in and experience a shock of great sound and couldn’t be happier. What I want to say is that it isn’t the gear. It is the sensation. And a great player like Paul can play through a transistor radio and make it sound great. And I cannot, regardless of the money I spend. So I better keep buying inexpensive. And I know I will earn a shitstorm for writing this.

[@stevegallagher4082]

Fender did this already. The moving knobs are cool.. till they fail and then they are a pain and expensive to replace

[@andymorris15]

Sounds so good and perfect form factor! Favourite bit “20 minutes later....” that is exactly what amp tone should do, send you on a tonal journey when you just express and create 👌

[@SebasHoning]

I'll be honest: it's Leendert's first amp that I'm really interested in. I've heard the captain many times before, as well as that combo he was developing while I was at Codarts (around the same time as you were I believe), but they never really took my attention. This however... The sounds you got recorded with it do attract me and I'm pretty confident it will handle the more high-gain stuff I'm usually doing. Maybe time to give him a call again! ;-)

[@rickbarber3095]

Wow! Sounds amazing. I was pleasantly surprised when you said all the sounds were coming from direct out. That's a really special amp you have there!

[@kempman9811]

Please make some Kemper Profiles of the sounds and load them up on rig exchange😃

[@dieterjosef]

Building a programmable tube amp with motorized knobs was done by Mike Soldano in the early nineties when he built the X99 Preamp. He wanted a programmable preamp but without losing the dynamics like several other MIDI preamps of the time (remembered from the music gear magazine I read at the time).

[@some_g333]

What's the latency between switching presets? Is there a noticable dropout or anything like that?

[@PaulDavids]

No, it's instant. Because it's just like changing the knobs on an amp... It just happens :)

[@HOOKamps]

Hi, latency is 100ms

[@martmakesmusic]

What about that cabinet? Is that part of the amp? I checked the webside and didn't find it and now i'm a little confused, lol😅

[@elijahhumphrey3273]

What's The Song Being Played Near The End Of The Video..? I Love It.

[@wazzzzzzzzzzupp]

Me too!

[@samueltonsing5085]

Me too

[@PaulDavids]

A song on which I used this amp. It's not out yet. They are still busy making the final mix I guess ;)

[@elijahhumphrey3273]

@@PaulDavids Please Tell Us As Soon As It's Out. I Can't Wait To Listen To The Full Song.

[@wazzzzzzzzzzupp]

Yes please

[@michaeltoren]

Motorized pots remind me of the Soldano X99 preamp (circa early 90s). It took 25+ years to come back. Love it!

[@aragornelessar7399]

Sounds so good. Would have loved to hear the whole 20 minutes

[@klein6117]

It’s amazing that a boutique builder would seem to be the first (could be wrong on that but I haven’t seen a hand built tube amp quite like this before) to churn out a very flexible and modern tube amp with preset sounds. It sounded beautiful. I love how the knobs move for different presets. Thanks

[@elvez2000]

Soldano did presets in the 90ies already ;-)

[@bradyoung1658]

This is one of those moment that you kick yourself. I started building an all analog tube amp with digital controls and was planning on bluetooth control, a bunch of years ago, and stop working on it because I figured no one else cared after trying to explain the system to other guitarist. I was even thinking about the load and output options for quiet recording. Glad to see someone who really knows what they are doing had the same idea.

[@erwanherve5494]

I feel like guitarists (and most musicians) are stuck in the last century when it comes to gear. Unless you push new tech to them, they'll keep buying the same tube amps with cabinet and 30 pedals and plug a guitar that haven't changed since the 60's both in looks and technology.

[@ianthomas9602]

Think you’ll find Hughes and Kettner have been doing this for years?

[@wolfganghuber3616]

But it doesn´t sound like the Hook, only like Hughes and Kettner....

[@proberaum7015]

@@wolfganghuber3616 Try a used H+K statesman and consider the money...

[@JimGeigerMusic]

Great if you want to sound like Alex Lifeson, I guess.

[@wolfganghuber3616]

@@proberaum7015 A Statesmann is a simple but good amp, but no programm functions - so not good to compare.

[@Barabyk]

I'm a blackface fender guy, and in my book this amp here is incredible. The price is reasonable for a proffesional piece of gear. It's unique engineering with amazing execution. My only question is about servicability, as I'd expect this kind of amp to last forever and then some. Got two hand wired Fenders, the older one is over 56 years old - still kicking and every part is available.

[@RobertNolan]

This is the 2020 version of Neil Young's settings changed pedal for his 5E3 LOL that's so cool.

[@beyondthegong]

Robert Nolan The Wizzer! ....Maybe that’s where the name came from?

[@RobertNolan]

@@beyondthegong could very well be!

[@6six6strings63]

Crazy beautiful sound(s)!!! Sure, Paul has magic hands, but the glory of this amp shines brightly and stands on its own. Love the (insert desired Fender/Vox/Marshall amp here) crunch/dirty/distortion/face-melt preset sequence we all do. That is the only way to truly demo an amplifier. Can't say enough good things about your playing or your videos Paul. Thank you!!!

[@ernestmiramontes5807]

That cheesy joke in the beginning 😂😂😂

[@jjryan1352]

He sounds like he's saying some Dutch word "Hoek" or something lol.

[@mikehill3426]

Niel Young has been using presets with motorized knobs for decades. Very cool concept.

[@mikkoranttila5870]

Here, in Finland, we have this amp called "Ural tone"...

[@mikealves3858]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@niilonevalainen2884]

Hey it's not bad at all! They have amazing diy kits for pedals and amps

[@vromanempire2145]

2009 line 6 spidervalve Bogner mkii 100 watt tube/ modeling hybrid!!! I like this idea too!!!

[@lws7193]

My guitar journey Wonderwall The end.

[@tomvesely4008]

Keep playing. You never know where your guitar will take you.

[@jjryan1352]

What a lovely singing voice you must have.

[@Skamanduder]

TBF That Beatles track _IS_ ace.

[@stareye_1062]

Am I the only one who never learned nor had interest in learning Wonderwall?

[@stylesdangerfield]

I would love to see a montage youtube video of your progress.

[@gilbertrockstv8557]

I just got a Revv D20 and it’s amazing with the IRs and load box. Sounds incredible and no going through 900 presets. Looks like we are walking back a bit to old school tubes embedded with some new tech. We live in good times. This amp sounds sick! I’m betting someone like Strymon is going to come out with some along this line. Happy New Year Paul!

[@DirkRadloff]

The idea with the motorized faders is not new, I remember on the Soldano Caswell X99 Preamp

[@vent676]

Came here for that. That was late 80s, early 90s. But it's great that this is used again. There is nothing like some pots to quickly dial in a sound. And nothing like presets to recall it later. The combination is perfect

[@jcugnoni]

This is simply brilliant. Congrats. This is really the future of tube amps. It started a few years ago (Joyo Klonz multipath amp, HK Tubemeister Deluxe with presets and onboard effects, Suhr PT15 and REV D20 with IR loaders), but this one seem like the best of the lot.

[@doeemomnoograyhey]

0:54 how that knob can turn itself

[@OttosTheName]

Tiny motors

[@jjryan1352]

He pushed a button.

[@Improbabilities]

Servo motors and standard control circuitry. The servo motor measures the current position, the control circuit compares the measurement value to the preset value, and tells the servo motor to turn in one direction until the measurement matches the preset value. The amp is basically a robot that you can program to swich to the sound you want. If the motors were positioned in a humanoid robot, each preset sound would be a different pose.

[@doeemomnoograyhey]

@@Improbabilities wow your explanation is amazing. this amp have fancy stuff 👍

[@Improbabilities]

@@doeemomnoograyhey thanks!

[@xlihp]

Wow. Truly the best of both worlds. Midi controlled presets + direct out with cab emulator and tubes

[@JDM1691]

3174 dollars, for those wondering minds. Definitely not an amp for the broke. But it sounds great.

[@HOOKamps]

Hi , seems some confusion about pricing , when shipped outside of Europe , the price is without VAT , resulting in €2355,- excl shipping. Thanks.

[@JDM1691]

$2625 usd+ shipping. Im not complaining! Seems like a great product

[@ismaeelfoustok1457]

@@HOOKamps and how mutch for shipping to Germany? Thanks

[@HOOKamps]

@@ismaeelfoustok1457 please drop me a mail for info

[@Cantstandtherock]

Isaiah 96 I hope it can at least cook me some ramen noodles for dinner, at that price that’s what I’ll be having

[@guillaumeb9787]

I was astonished when you said that all we heard up to now was direct from the head, would never ever have guessed. Truly an incredible amp

[@iused2BAfireman]

“Wizard” an homage to Neil Young’s “Wizzer” amp controller?

[@iused2BAfireman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apPKhHSGg6yKeLs

[@leiferickson3183]

That is the first thing I thought of...

[@barryupshaw5712]

I applaud anyone who follows their dream and does something amazing, like developing this amp. Unfortunately, the problem is the reality that those amateur guitarists who can afford something like this amp (heart surgeons, patent attorneys, your average Google employee), are so busy working their “day” job, that they don’t really play guitar well enough to be able to hear the difference between this, and a Helix. I know a few, professional musicians, and talk to them about their economic realities. They play, all the time. So, like the difference between professional athletes and “weekend warriors”, they have mastery over their instruments, to a level most of us will never achieve. However, they’re really happy if they make $400 a gig (one night in a small club, for example). Most use a few pedals (or built-in effects, in the case of the keyboard players), and run directly into the house PA system. I can’t imagine any of them dropping over $3,000 for an inherently fragile tube amp (tube amps don’t like getting dropped!), when most of their audience couldn’t hear the difference between this amazing device, and a PocketPOD (or a couple of cheap, Roland pedals)! Those guitar playing heart surgeons are gonna love this though! It also looks like they’re lovingly hand crafted, in the Netherlands. If you think about it that way, it’s like a beautiful, hand-built guitar, and well worth the price, if you have the $$$.

[@RobUttley]

"20 minutes later" ha ha, I bet. It sounds brilliant, and I've never seen that preset-knob-changing thing on a guitar amp. Really cool.

[@svanangen]

Rob Uttley really? Soldano did the knobs in the 80’s and Yamaha in the 90’s. This sounds better though...

@@svanangen The Soldano was already killer, but rotating knobs and IR and load box --> that is way cool

[@HilkoGuitars]

Fantastic innovative amp. I've seen Tom Lodewyckx checking it out last year and is raving about it. As a pro guitar technician an luthier I can only confirm what you (and others) are saying. Guitarists, you have to get this amp (save up some money, you won't regret it). Made by a passionate guitarist and amp wizard. Another + made in Europe, whoop whoop! Groeten uit Belgie.

[@gianluigidautilia6417]

enjoyed your review, but when it comes to the price turned to be way too expansive. it sounds amazing , but for that price... is a big no!

[@benink5690]

2,900 for this is acrually kind of a steal. Seeing as those old and unreliable amps by themselves cost more than that combined. The ac15c1x is almost half that at $1,299 now. All in one and mechanical and attenuators and fx loop and direct out. Non of those Amos have that

[@TomasSandanusGuitar]

@Paul Davids, What about metal sound? Does this head handle also this genre?

[@CristobalBragagnolo]

Hahaha 11 views 10 likes. That's solid average. Congrats! I miss some good old Music Theory videos tho

[@KB_Joys]

That's crazy! Probably one of the coolest features I've seen yet on an amp.

[@hewgouw]

the price: 2850€

[@GDawg2K2]

Holy Sht! I'm a Fractal 3 guy, but, SOLD! The Direct/Load out, internal reverb, IRs & Fx loop is just enough.

[@jayartz8562]

Modelling amps are for people who want to sound like someone else. Much cheaper to sound like yourself.

[@rhythmace1]

They model amps, not playing. You might as well say "buying a stock amp is for people who want to sound like someone else, if you want to sound like yourself you should get a bespoke custom amp built"

[@jayartz8562]

@@rhythmace1 well I do build my own amps, and guitars.

[@rhythmace1]

@@jayartz8562 Nice! But you must know that pretty much any guitar sound under the sun is achievable from off-the-shelf kit and software, and that that the player is the one responsible for the individuality of the sound.

[@stefansanchez1189]

So I am walking on Schiphol airport this morning and I see a familiar face. Such a nice guy he is! Thanks Paul for shaking hands and sharing great videos like this one with us!!!

[@maximilianodelrio]

Why do I keep watching this videos if I will never get a tube amp

[@jlovinlummus]

Maximiliano del Río Get a tube amp!

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

love the video Paul! Love this amp too! This is a wonderful demonstration and you've practically sold this beast to us all! We're drooling, LOL! Seriously though, quality video, great edits, footage & playing!

[@MrPonkine]

The "Clean" already sounds fuzzy and distorted. Do not like it.

[@alexcastro7339]

He said that's "his" clean setting... Meaning that's not the only clean settings. Which makes total sense considering there's different amp voicings

[@PaulDavids]

Exactly how I like it. You can see on the amp that on my clean sound the gain knob is at around 6/7. That's where it starts to break up. Dial it back if you want clean cleans :)

[@dontuttle]

Loving the 4k. Looks great!

[@Ruefus]

I could literally hear my wallet crying as I watched this. Matter of fact, it's still sniffling out of abject fear. ;)

[@hotwaff]

Mine too, but time for it to man up - I'm going to destroy it's entire career.

[@josephstreppone9814]

Probably worth every penny I wish I had every penny I would buy it, it's exactly what I need, I really love the Simplicity of my first Marshall head jcm 900, 0ne Hundred watt hi gain dual Reverb with a half power switch 1936 150 watt cabinet 212 no presets but got the sounds I wanted now this Hook with presets would make my life so much more pleasurable! Cons have to save up for it. Pros, I know that it exists! Thanks Paul you are a tremendous help to all of us!

[@elvisosmanovic4846]

47 seconds...and already comments lol

[@angusorvid8840]

Very interesting amp, great demo, and as always, great playing. Love the tones and the way it operates. In regards to venues, yes, they generally don't want to deal with the sort of loud amps that were coming up till the 90s. I live in the States, a very litigious country, so there may be legal reasons for this. But I also think it's because times just sort of change. A lot of gigging musicians prefer equipment that's easier to move gig to gig and set up and break down fast. I've been playing guitar almost forty years in the L.A. area, but took a number of years off from the music scene, which I am just now getting back into. I noticed when I was Ubering a lot of musicians to gigs, especially guitar players, that their rigs were shrinking. In those several years of driving I never encountered one stack, just combos or floor systems like Helix, AxFx, Boss systems and small power amps, and maybe a small speaker, or they were likely going direct without a full amp. My rig now is just a Boss GT one and a Roland Cube which I will mic. It's loud enough for my needs. I play instrumental prog.

[@Skoora]

Soldano did motorized knobs for presets in a preamp 30years ago.i believe it was the X99r. The built in load, IR and direct out are a great feature on the Hook.

[@TG-fy3ew]

Wow, that seems like a great amp. I understand the want for the new technology. I own a Boss Katana 50 MkII and really love that there are so many sounds you can get from one amp. Now, I’m sure it doesn’t compare to a real tube amp but it’s fine for my needs. Both amps are very versatile and being computer compatible is almost a must now days. Having access to so many effects in one unit is also a plus if you’re not ready to buy a lot of gear. Glad you were able to acquire such a great amp. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck.

[@Overworkt]

The 'head only' format is definitely the way forward. I'm looking at the Laney offering as that's more in my budget, but this is beautiful - absolutely awesome that this can be hand made these days. Very impressive!

[@MadsBoldingMusic]

Digital and emulating tech is truly moving at a record pace these days! Right now, I'm just getting out of university without money to burn, but I am legitimately quite excited to see just how fare clever clogs around the world have advanced music technology at that point. It feels like a golden age of tone is right around the corner!

[@bobthejohnsson]

That thing is amazing!!!! Would be great to hear some clean sounds from it.

[@marka7519]

Very cool. It's like a mashup of a Mesa Triaxis and a T-Rex Spin Doctor with the motorized knobs that came out over a decade ago, but now in a small head version with a power amp section, a load box, and the added modern tech of onboard IRs. Limited to EL34s in the power section, unlike some of the Mesa stuff like the Road King which lets you go between 6L6 and EL34s, but the other features and form factor of the Hook make it more appealing. You start adding all those features up and you could see how a boutique head would cost this much.

[@RegebroRepairs]

That's a nice speaker simulation. I remember when Line 6 POD first came out, and then claimed to emulate an amp and speaker, and nope, it still sounded like you had lined a fuzzbox straight into the mixer. This sounded good.

[@JoaoMarcelo_1]

H&K has some amps with presets. But the rotating knobs are crazy! Love it!

[@172T8]

Now this is genius. Im not sure if those preset rotating knob concept can be topped by any other company. So creatively functional! 😂

[@boboutelama5748]

It's funny, you had the same idea that I had when I was young. I also thought about a single channel tube amp with a bank of settings, allowing to have every sound you want with the andvantages of a single channel amplifier. Happy to see that somebody had the grips to translate this idea in reality.

[@dirface]

Expensive but not that expensive if you see it as: tube amp + load + cab sim + app. I'm running a Marshall 1959 HW to a Rivera Rock Crusher to a Torpedo. Easily the same price range! 🤘

[@friendoftheshow9886]

The Yamaha DG 80 does all this in a 15 year old amp that has never failed. 128 pre-sets, 8 different channels, effects, reverb, awesome sound and motorized knobs by Yamaha that are employed in current gear so are easy to source if they fail(which they never do). $300.00 - 500.00 on the used market - best deal out there.

[@moskitoh2651]

Simple answer: This is NOT the amp of the future. As many others already posted, H&K is doing something similar for a long time already. But a Kemper with Hook Wizard Profiles (coming soon) is cheaper, offers any other amp sound as well, allows uploading modified IRs as well... this is the future and it is available since 2012 still uncopied. Well and of course Kemper as well as H&K are german quality! :D

[@mrpres17]

I cannot WAIT until the bigger amp manufacturers get onto this and the amps get cheaper. I have midi control on my Mesa boogie mark IV but I can only change channels, turn off/on the eq, fx loop and make it louder via midi control. Changing the knobs like this is insane and I cannot wait until that feature gets more affordable!

[@connorsme71]

Those Amp knobs are like watching Flying Faders on a mixer board......love them! Definitely got me "Hooked"🤘🎸👍

[@briancheetham9134]

Amazing! Great demo (as always) Paul