This Amp Changed Everything for Me

[@ZepIV]

I sold my little old Tubemeister 18 last year for a Fender Twin and now I'm gonna sell my Twin for one of these. THE CIIIIIIIIIIIRCLE OF LIIIIIIIIIIIIFEEEEEEEEEE.

[@TheTeknikFrik]

...or the Circle of Tone...?

[@jeevanpillay]

@@TheTeknikFrik you win

[@dariuskohler251]

Hey, i think about gettin a tubemeister 18, may i ask why you got rid of it?

[@Metallex]

@@dariuskohler251 I sold mine out for the Black Spirit 200. For me it's a bit more versatile and gives me more gain. I loved my Tubemeister but it didn't quite push hard enough for me.

[@comehick1421]

I always refered that as my chase for THE sound ! On going after 25years of guitar playing. One thing has held me back alot and its MONEY !! ✌😎

[@LooseSnake348]

Tyler - "This Amp Changed Everything for Me" Me - "This Amp Will Cost Everything for Me"

[@lauscho]

Seems to be a normal thing for H&K amps. My TubeMeister 18 helped my household save on its heating bills this winter!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Nah for what it delivers it's a great price. Good tube amp + good built in effects and companion app for mobile devices and midi is really a full package not just for a studio musician but also for a gigging musician who doesn't want to hassle with a big pedal board full of effects.

[@marcmistermarc]

I think the old GK 250ML made even better toast? Legend had it someone cooked an egg on the top of one of them! I think the H&K probably sounds better though as the GK is a 30 year old design!

[@hansgrueber8169]

Yes!! the bang for the buck is undeniable. If you figure in the cost of all those effects in analog pedals alone, its certainly worth it.

[@14yearoldclassicrockexpert95]

I cant find the price on the website, does anybody know

[@PhillipMcKnight]

The song was great.

[@angelspeak13]

That guitar playing reminded me of Andy Timmons.

[@RealMNeutral31]

It sounds great! I like it.

[@ces7515]

I agree. Class! Thanks

[@jacksonthebear7461]

I also thought it was really good

[@julioty1735]

InstaBlaster...

[@brandoncarson3143]

I have the deluxe 20. Not as much effects as the 40, but it still tops every Marshall, Orange, or Fender amp I've played out of! You will never be disappointed by investing in a Hughes and Kettner!

[@datguy6843]

I just found a grandmeister 36 for 500 bucks on eBay. Still waiting for it to come in but I hope it's everything everyone says it is. This has been one of my dream amps and fortunately a pawn shop wanted it gone. Now I just need to figure out what cabinet I want for it cause I've only ever owned combos.

[@FiragoMusic]

@@thecrowing1989 I actually have both a DSL40CST and Tubemeister 20 - and you're right, the H&K doesn't smoke the Marshall by any means. They're both awesome. The Marshall is unbeatable for Marshall tones and the cleans and crunch are killer, the H&K is great super middy, endless sustain, and the Redbox AE built in is a godsend for recording. Both awesome, awesome amps - they top my list of what you can get for around $600

[@creationinspired200]

Well good youve reinforced my most recent purchase lol only the 18 watt but still should be fun considering my current lineup lol

[@ZebraheadFreak]

It makes me think back to your video about being in a rut as a creater and just having to push through the ups and downs. This really is an amazing song. I'm glad your still doing what you love and making music.

[@alexanderpotts8425]

Yep. This is my dream amp ever since I saw Lars from Candlemass playing it. It sounds incredible. I passed on one for half price purely because I don't play in bands and don't need anything other than a practice/modelling amp. I still regret it to this day

[@TrevorOTRex]

Such an amazing amp! Was my first/current head I bought. Have had one for 5(?) years and have never really wanted/needed any other amp. I hope you enjoy it and keep bringing this monster out!

[@infopimpsrock3631]

Never thought I'd say this on a guitar gear demo... LOVE THE SONG!!!! Good job, bro!

[@CaptainFuzzzy]

This amp was so damn clear and clinical that I returned it. Seriously. Not for people who don’t know how to optimize their pedal chain because this thing has some clear tones that are CLEANNNNNN

[@moritzr1749]

Well just use the Power Soak...

[@dluten100]

I’ve got the Tubemeister 18. Don’t have all the fancy bells and whistles but it sounds great. Running it into a Harley Benton 1x12 vintage. Great amp for the money.

[@cdreid99999]

hows the hb. i need a good 2x12 or 4x12 and im not paying idiotic prices for what is truthfully a box with multiple speakers and some wires

[@rockwriter9054]

Danny Luten isn't Harley Benton a motorbike

[@rohanjangam511]

@@rockwriter9054 that's Harley Davidson ooof

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I think that many people are missing is if they're watching this on an Android phone or a tablet or laptop with some cheap speakers factory speaker or crummy headphones you don't really get the full effect a h&k. as many say you need to play it for yourself it's like buying any kind of an amp what you hear on KZbin or in a demo if you're not standing near it you really don't get to hear the full greatness of it that's the thing about the tubemeister. I was the same way with a Bogner amp and a Supro not really sure had heard demonstrations via computer until I actually went down to a music store and played one. Both of those are fantastic to just like an H&K but you actually have to sit down plug-in and play with to really get the full effect the tubemeister even if you don't have an Apple product for the extra access what it can do on its own is fantastic

[@joshgeorge919]

Yeah

[@madshansen1652]

I have had This amp for a while now, and I freakin love it❤ its so versitile Best purchase i ever did🤘🤘

[@firmans12]

Mads Hansen wow cool really like this. How much? Planning to buy this. Bcs my old amp are broken. Tired using app on pc i miss real amp

[@useronefiveninesix]

Fire Tom they go for 900 used or a 1-2k new

[@torchlord11]

You miss it because a speaker in a box, in a room has yet to be replicated digitally. Currently they just use a fancy EQ curve called a IR, or impulse response. Even if they do eventually figure that out, you are reproducing the sound with a tweeter taking half the frequencies, so it will never sound like a speaker physically when listening to it.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

I just bought the 36, first band jam tonight with it and it ripped! Love it!

[@Uman_]

Not kidding I'm gonna buy that Thanks for telling us about that amp

[@adamhurt8243]

I saw a Hughes and Kettner video made by Rabea last year, and afterwards, I bought the Tubemeister 18. I just recently bought the amp Tyler has and damn is it fantastic. You should totally save up and purchase one yourself!

[@marcturkel205]

Great song, love the layers and vox when it enters.

[@Unfortunat3S0n]

I know this doesn’t relate to the amp, but thank you for making your video called “the most underrated guitar effect”. I just played a concert at my school and had a Line 6 Spider (yes I’ll be getting a new amp. I’m just starting out though. Nothing too crazy) and I bought the EQ pedal you used in the video about 2 weeks ago and holy shit my amp sounded not bad. I wanted to say thank you for what you do

[@NathanielBlank]

Curious what you upgraded to. I started out in a tiny Kustom 1x8” 25 years ago. Then 17 years ago got a Line 6 Spider III 112. Did me well for a long time (disregard the haters). Since then I’ve only had tube amps from Orange, Fender and Hughes & Kettner

[@anthonystuart5593]

I purchased a H & K Tubemeister 36 and have recently traded in for a Grandmeister Deluxe 40 and I’m in love with playing guitar again. The tonal options also compliment a PRS custom 24. 🤘🤘🤘

[@scottanderson6807]

Best song I’ve ever heard for a gear demo. Well done

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[@daailly5504]

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[@wiishopwednesdayrecords2959]

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[@AaronRidinger]

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[@johnoflong]

H&k: *snaps fingers* PRS amp: mr Larson... I don’t feel so good *dies*

[@tylerkeegan5615]

Mr stark, I don’t feel so good

[@tj10777]

lol

[@curteisj9491]

Tyler Keegan congrats you got the reference

[@catarinavaz]

I come back to this video so many times, I love the song you wrote. It makes me genuinely happy. I've been considering buy an hughes&kettner amp and this seems to be an amazing choice.

[@Skatedonut1847]

Same kinda strange how his song is no where on his Spotify or KZbin

[@boogermccrooger7986]

I'm an old rack gear guy from the 90s. My gear started breaking down and I simply didn't want to tap dance on pedals all gig, so I searched for a programmable amp. I found the Switchblade 50 combo. Programmable tube amp!! Thank you Hughes & Kettner! Later, I saw a Grandmeister 40 Deluxe on local Craigslist. I traded the seller a guitar for it. I have never regretted that, this amp is my dream amp. I play live in a cover band and a U2 tribute. I use a multi effects (Boss MS3) with it, run it via the 4 cable method and switch the amp channels via Midi. It's a great amp. I play 4 hour gigs of wildly different genres and cover The Edge with this head. It's small and mighty

[@adambordeaux622]

I bought this amp last fall. I love everything about it..... With the exception of having to pull it out of my rack twice in under 6 months. I'm hard pressed to find any negative feedback online about these amps. Perhaps i got a lemon? Having just gotten it back (again) from Yorkville sound..... I'm keeping my fingers crossed i have no further problems with this amp. Because it really is amazing.

[@haydest]

Ever since I saw Alex Lifeson from Rush use an H&K amp, I've wanted to check one out. This video has just added to my desire to get one. Thanks!

[@JDODify]

I've got a Tubemeister Deluxe - I love it more than my left bollock.

[@gravyblue]

Is it normal that my left testicle is bigger than the other 2?

[@vincebos7915]

Doug Cook yeh i think .so for me my right is bigger. Wait i just realised you said other 2 meaning you have 3 balls. Nvm thats not normal

[@louisfroidevaux5012]

Sameeeee

[@racpa5]

Doug Cook You’re almost a Krogan.

[@stephendouglas6106]

YES.

[@Studio_19]

I just purchased the same amp and combo cab 2 weeks ago upgrading from my Tubemeister 36 combo. I couldn't be more impressed, I am an H&K fan for life! Great presentation and song!

[@Voxtender]

I have the original H&K Triamp - purchased new in 1995. It is the only amp I've used in the studio since then. Irreplaceable. Probably the best all around amp ever made - 23 years and counting. It also has the Red Box DI in it, which I never use... but yes, it's very reliable for capturing a good basic sound that you can tweak when mixing. I use a Royer 121 and a 57 on a legacy 4x12 cab up close. Mojave MA-200 a few feet back in the center of the grill. Booyah! Vintage Rock Tone!

[@stephen0793]

Bro, I've been considering buying a Hughes and Kettner for years, its the amp of choice for my favorite guitarist Allan Holdsworth

[@lauscho]

I love my TubeMeister 18. Doesn't have nearly as many features, but it also features the Red Box DI and it makes recording with an amp so much easier for me. Definitely changed things for me, too.

[@soulismissing]

its great til the lead boost channel just stops working for no reason that can be found.

[@lankysnowchimp730]

Had my GM36 for five years now, upgraded the tubes last year... It's never sounded so good and it's still integral to my recording set up, although it's in to a Two Notes Live these days so eliminating the use of the sub-par DI on that model. It stands up at live levels too and not once have I regretted buying it.

[@rwj1313]

I do "front of house" sound and have a home studio. Started doing sound in 1981 and my home studio in 2004. In addition to your Redbox DI, DI your clean guitar signal whenever you record. DI straight off the guitar before any effects or the amp. With the DI signal, you can re-amp or send it to a multitude of amp simulation plugins in your DAW. I bought the Radial Engineering J48 and X Amp ReAmping Kit. I always take a DI signal straight off the guitar whenever I record. It's easy insurance in case something happens with your original track. I've found that sometimes a guitar that sounded great soloed didn't sound that hot in the mix. Re-amping allows you to fix it without having to re-track the guitar and lose a great performance. With the addition of cabinet impulses, in your plugin chain, you can get virtually any sound you could hope for. You could improve your "Redbox" DI sound by adding the Mooer RADAR to the Redbox DI output. Pete Thorn has a good video demonstrating the RADAR. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmXSg2Rpnr-VfM0 I used the HK Redbox DI's in combination with a cabinet mic when I toured with Brother Cane in 1993. When we weren't doing arena dates we were in clubs where the stage volume had to be lower. With the Redbox DI's I could fatten up the sound in a way that wasn't possible with just the mic. You would probably never need one since it's built in on your amp but Behringer makes an inexpensive ($40.00) guitar DI (Behringer Ultra G GI100 Active DI Box) that actually sounds pretty good, as long as the 4x12 cabinent emulation is turned on.

[@bebittogwraganlari2812]

I got chills man.... Now that's an analogue....n great song

[@michaeleaster1815]

6:56 likely "full gamut" vs "full gambit". An interesting review and a very cool song!

[@IndyRockStar]

My first PRS gets delivered tomorrow. An S2 McCarty 594. Can't wait. I've just been introduced to the Hughes and Kettner brand. Thanks for the video!

[@deanwolfechannel]

Excellent tune. Just got a tm18 and no looking back. Last time I was tube-ing was a fender concert in the 80s that I saved up for and bought new when I was 16 years old working at Burger King. Feel like I’m home again, thanks Hughes and kettner

[@louisfroidevaux5012]

I’ve got the TubeMeister Deluxe 40, basically the same just without the effects but still so gooooood

[@Eventual420]

Its great that you're tracking parts. There is much to learn about the process, and even if you're just tracking thru the H&K you get a feel for what hard panned parts can do. You also learn about post EQ on the channel, you can find LPF & HPF here, and learn about trimming the frequency range down, creating the focused heavy guitars. I think you'll eventually get more amps and speakers. The reason I chose mostly stereo rackmount amps is because of the two for the price of one economics. Two different speakers on the same amp will certainly contrast them. You'll find 6L6 completely different to EL34. In the long run, you'll want to keep them all because it sure is nice to have such drastically different tones. Especially when you're tracking. There is nothing to fear with microphones. You don't need expensive ones. You don't need costly studio gear. Your Apollo Twin is high quality and will deliver the audio adequately. Different speakers, different amps, its like eating a different meal for dinner every night. You need the variety.

[@RefurbishedToad]

I have a tubemeister 18 running into a traynor dhx212 and I can confirm these amps do anything you want them to.

[@jodyrowe8166]

I have the tubemeister18 and it was a great purchase. Super happy. This is like that in steriods

[@mikelemon1111]

love the song, especially the first notes and guitar tone, I would love to ear a full album like that !

[@xosis3486]

Thank you for confirming what I had in mind for a purchase. I’ve been looking at several amps lately to purchase. All around the 50 watt range. I personally find many amps very limited, most amps have three channels, but basically it’s all the same sound, just different levels of distortion. I found the H&K’s four channels sound and feel dramatically different. I guess I know what I’m getting. Thanks again, and btw, great tune, really shows off the amp. 🤘 Music definitely is win.

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

I’ve been debating to get this amp. I’m running a mesa RK which is just too much at times. This seems perfect. Thanks for the demo and convincing

[@muddauberstudios8366]

I have the GM36 and it's amazing. Sounds fantastic and integrates perfectly with my ES-8 based midi pedalboard. I can literally get any sound I need at the tap of a button.

[@f7viivvgiv]

Wow that amp sounds awesome, looks lighting cool and thank you Tyler for showing us that awesome amplifier.

[@drspody]

I've got it one year ago and I fell in love. Best amp ever imho.

[@rydergrimes6696]

Never really played a H and K until the other day I played this exact amp and I was blown away best amp ever!

[@brandonanderson2066]

Did It do bedroom volumes decent?

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

Whatever inspires you and helps you along the way is valid.

[@codyoliver8103]

I love you’re “hey how ya doing”

[@neilmahalanobis2051]

I just picked this up. Its absolutely incredible

[@GeoFitz4]

Love the song man. I normally don't like instrumentals like that too much, but your soloing on top really felt a lot like vocals and I think for me that made it really work.

[@VelvetYeti]

This is awesome! I just bought one and it's being delivered.

[@zoso4563]

Damn. I just sold my Engl to downsize and I was thinking about this amp.... this video just convinced me. Thanks!

[@chrisjeneson5091]

That's a really neat song well played on a fine sounding amp with top quality instruments. Respect Tyler.

[@jamesrichard5290]

Would love to get that exact rig w/ the 2x12 (maybe vertical cab) - I was lucky enough to find a dude dumping a HK Switchblade 100 for dirt cheap.. fucking love it. Gets super dirty but is still articulate. Basically I can get alot of sounds I like out of it. Now fast forward to the Grandmeister... innovation and improvement. Good sounds man! Dig the video. Envious is a positive way!!

[@MrPeteJones72]

Great Song, tomorrow I´ll get my Grandmeister Deluxe 40. I believe in you that this is a great Amp.

[@domg9186]

Let it Rock... Let it Roll 🤙🏼 tks for the demo! Good job. 🤘🏼

[@andysick5277]

First off, appreciate your videos man. That said, you should let us know if you paid for the head and cabinet. It makes a difference assessing reviews. If it was sent and you got it for nothing, but you are keeping it, that speaks volumes right? thanks!

[@NathanielBlank]

Song reminded me of 311 and for me that’s a very good thing

[@aaronscheer8130]

I have one since it came out and i have never spent my money so well.... Best Amp EVER!!!!

[@fretBeastForever]

I got his little brother TubeMeister 18 + A Multi-effect pedal board ( Delay, Echo, Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Distortion, Overdrive, IRs loader), connected to Marshall 1960 4x12 Cab! Then I stopped using all the gears I have for long years.

[@BillVerdon]

Sounded fantastic... love the features too

[@slamskie1]

Own it, love it, gig with it constantly...been a work horse...can't recommend enough.

[@koulockz9444]

I'm planning to buy my first tube amp and i think this one will be it. Only played on digital amps yet and i'm kinda tired of it.

[@slamskie1]

@@koulockz9444 I would highly recommend getting the foot controller that goes with it, it really opens up the amps potential!

[@koulockz9444]

@@slamskie1 Thanks for the advice!

[@TheEpicLinkFreeman]

you could always use plugins and run them through some kind of power amp into your preferred cab, instead of using a cab sim or buying a real amp to do it. not saying you should i'm just giving you options and information, do with it as you would like

[@spartan3627]

Godly tone

[@diezelvh4133]

More of semi or demi godly tone..i would say diezel is the jesus, oden, all mighty godly tone..but thats just me.

[@jackperry2028]

You want break down your pedal selection for that song? There were some fantastic tonal layers in there, something alot of us struggle with. Keeping definition without parts bleeding or overpowering each other. Maybe two questions?

[@RackwitzG]

Cool amp. I'd use it as a night lamp for my bedroom.

[@matteoziegler7632]

Yeah the blue light is amazing i never used my lamp again (i live in a basement)

[@harveyroper5526]

A while ago I was working with a guy who had one of these at a gig. The band were mainly playing alot of soul and 60s stuff, think Booker T and the MGs, but the clean sound on it in person was just beyond good

[@fransvenrooy1078]

There are many more Amplifiers nowadays who have the same futures like the Boss series but it's really a great Amplifier!!! Absolute great machine!!!!

[@axelvelazquez183]

I am in love with this amp, i can't wait to get one, plus it shines, how cool is that??

[@cullenjames7542]

Jeff Waters of Annihilator (criminally underrated guitarist) has been using H&K Grandmeisters since 2013 or so. There's a video from ... 2015, I think, where he shows his live rig and the only extra pedals he's using are an octive pedal and a tuner.

[@phlz71088]

You got down GOOD ASS GUITAR RIF!!!!

[@stevescontriano860]

Jesus !!!! And I thought I was improving because I just nailed the intro to Smoke On The Water !!! I wish I had your skills.

[@SleepyHamsters]

Hey Tyler! You should try playing/reviewing a Strandberg Headless Guitar with Fanned frets and tell us how it feels to go Headless show us the benefits of having fanned frets in your perspective. Thank you!

[@axe2grind911a]

Some nice tones on that amp... can see why Lifeson uses one. Song was well done, but watch out for having overlapping guitar parts occupying the same octave ranges - tends to produce muddy results. Better to use bass lines to harmonize over a single guitar riff or chord pattern and when your lead goes low, leave more space between the chords, or use more chord fragments.

[@miguelroldao6939]

Tyler: This is THE amp! Me: I need a whammy pedal...

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Sounds pretty damn good Tyler. Its exciting to see this amp and a few others that now have XLR out.

[@jesuislm]

Nice work man!! I like a lot the way that you use the Whammy pedal, maybe you can teaching us how to achieve that kind to tone and how apply in a music. Thanks

[@LetsGoEvan]

I have the same exact amp! My dream amp is a Triamp, but this one works too. 😍

[@AudreyDurden]

it really is a beautiful piece of audio gear.

[@guitarreviews]

I love my H&K amps, I have a Tubemeister and a Studio 84.

[@a-mb9373]

The song is amazing…🤗

[@lonniezamarripa959]

Very nice...gonna find the download!

[@ronaldgraham4587]

Like the Amp. I'll look it up. Always enjoy your videos.

[@Lordhumongus]

Just got mine today. My other head is a Triple X for reference. This thing is as amazing in real life as it is in these reviews. Incredible

[@clench13]

Great song Tyler! And he sings folks!

[@Joe_whatuknow]

Nice amp Tyler. I just bought your course, excited to get started on it.

[@ivorharden]

I've heard say guitarists who went to digital hardware have now gone back to the tube amp as the tubemeister. Thank God.

[@richardhowell9535]

Lol. It’s the H&K of the amp world! Great video!

[@victorv-d957]

Best of your songs

[@JRP3music]

I like it, but I would prefer any time based fx to be in stereo. The noise gate, multi-channel and digital control is really cool.

[@kiwasamuels463]

Wow thats a amazing amp! But what was more better was your song!! Awsome!

[@thewollffamily8415]

What the? I didn’t know about those extra features. I was shopping for a 7 String, and I needed something that will pair up with it, and the only high gain they have in the shop is that H & K Head and Cab Combo, I gotta say, it sounded awesome!

[@East_Coast_Ghost86]

I had the Triamp mk3. I bought the GM40 and sold the Triamp. Not even kidding. As a person who actually goes out nearly every weekend and plays in front of people, this thing is worth twice it's weight in gold.

[@noworries12]

man,this amp is great for its look alone...at leat at night....as a atmospheric light

[@glennnmurphy]

I own the same amp! Its truly amazing!!! Rock on!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

it's really cool in my opinion to have the functionality of a modeling practice amp in a true tube head!

[@rolandlemus203]

I like it, it sounds nice, there are other amps out there that do this as well, I use the line 6 Firehawk 1500, and it does the same recording direct to the DAW via USB while pushing air, and it is nice to have that effect while recording. I agree. I actually like the Hughes and Kettner sound, hey Alex from Rush has used it for many years:) I really like my setup as well. To each their own, as long as your tone is making you happy:)

[@thankfully_wokelocd-n-load3691]

Great demo, love the Hughes & Kettner amps. If they're good enough for Tony MacAlpine they're good enough for me. Liked and subscribed.

[@dadadadave100]

Excellent song ma friend 🤙

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