Unboxing GrandMeister Deluxe 40 with Rabea Massaad | Hughes & Kettner

[@rolandsnyder9703]

I bought this 3 months ago and I love it. Thank you hughes & kettner.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thank you Roland, glad you're enjoying it so far!

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

This sounds absolutely amazing!!

[@nauglefest]

I recently purchased the Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 and the FSM-432 foot switch. I liked the Hughes & Kettner amplifiers enough to buy a second one since the TubeMeister 18 was my first.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Wow, that's great to hear, thank you! We hope you love the GM as well, and that it gives you many years of great tones and musical inspiration :) Team H&K

[@mareDBS]

Nice features!Tone is amazing.

[@AhmadSleeq]

As i mentioned in the previous video with this amp, H&K nailed everything in terms of functionality, sound and features, having effects inside an all tube amp footswitchable and can stored into patches is absolute perfection.

[@AhmadSleeq]

I hope a combo is on its way

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks for the kind words Ahmad! Hmm, a combo is not planned at the moment, but never say never :)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

This is a cool idea, and Rabea is actually a huge stereo rig fan too. He hooked up two TubeMeister Deluxes for a stereo rig while he was with us - sounded killer! Check out the video if you haven't already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipiXc6djqbWNicU Maybe we should actually start building stereo Meisters... :)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

aleh baba We might have to seriously think about building some...

[@DMSProduktions]

I think you hit a 6 here H&K! Quite impressed. I wasn't all that keen on the short snippets you posted last week, and to be frank, I wasn't always impressed with Rabs tone, regardless of what he played. Don't get me wrong, very nice player and seems like a lovely bloke, but something about his sound didn't grab me. However once he got IN to the amp, he pulled some NICE sounds out of it. I think you need to demo it with a few different style players to show its warmth, (which I know it HAS if set & played right). Rab is a metal player mostly, so will go for the harsher sounds, BUT that pure clean sound impressed me much! It was warm, clear, articulate, and organic sounding, like the best Vox or Fender amps. It wasn't ice picky or sterile sounding like some amps tend to do, even with all valve circuitry! AND it sounded authentic recorded with the red box. Nice work H&K!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thank you sir, we're glad this video had more sounds to your liking! We know what you mean about Rabea representing a certain genre/era of tone, and we will of course be doing many more demos of the amp with as wide a variety of players as we can :)

[@DMSProduktions]

Hughes & Kettner Great! You blokes, certainly are leading the market I think, in value for money amps, that are a step above the budget market, (i.e. Bugera) which are nice too, don't get me wrong, but since I bought my TM18, they certainly sound a step above that brand! Prost!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Well, we're certainly trying our best! Prost to you too :)

[@DMSProduktions]

Hughes & Kettner :o)

[@rodneyauerbach1245]

Best amp I've ever owned/played never regret the 2200 I spent for head and cab this amp gives u so much without any pedals

[@myewgul]

The only Hughes and Kettners ive ever been able to try in the US isbthe Trilogy and the Tubemeister... i loved them both...Tubemeister was very versatile and the Trilogy sounded IMMENSE.. id love to give this a try and see how it compares!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thank you sir! Hope you get the chance to try the GM40 soon :)

[@Wasteland_FX]

I think this means its time i get a new amp. This amp is probably going to be in my head until i own it :)

[@fmdangelo]

Rabea I know you play baritone 6 string,do you think this amp with El 84's would handle 8 string,as I am an 8 string player,or do you think it its not tight enough? I know besides the tubes the amp circuitry itself also comes into play....Thanks,all the best!

[@drew.reviews]

Very nice. Does the TM18 have the tube health markers on the back panel? Would love one of these but the 18 is more in my price range.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thank you sir, and yes indeed - the TM18 has TSC, like all the Meister amps. (We'Ve got pics of the back of the ampos on the product page now so you can check it out: hughes-and-kettner.com/products/tubemeister/tubemeister-18/tubemaster-18-head/)

[@georgeyoung4015]

Seriously interested in one of these but instead of the H&K board I would like to use a Boss ES-8 to select the patches created. If you don't have the H&K board and create a patch how do you know what location 1-128 the patch is saved in?I guess you can use the iPad app to save it to any location then call up the corresponding patch via the es-8's assign/ midi PC command?If so... take my money now... ;-P

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Ha ha, we've not used the ES-8 so we can't say anything with 100% certainty. But looking at the Boss site, we reckon it'll be exactly the same to operate as our FSM footswitch. When you save the preset you choose where you do so with the pedal...

[@armando181000]

Hi thanks,would you still recommend this in 2023 or the 200 Spirit? Also which Cabinet model is suitable for the GM40 ?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

A good amp does not get old. The GM Deluxe 40 is a classic now. Our TM 212 is a perfect cab for this amp. check it out and you will be amazed

[@armando181000]

@@HughesandKettneramps thank you very much. Best regards

[@panoramasound5534]

I have the grand miester 36, can I use the red box without plugging into the cab? Or will that blow the amp?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

You can indeed! The Meister amps all have a power soak built in, and the amp takes the load automatically when you have no speaker connected to the amp - so you'll be just fine :)

[@panoramasound5534]

Does that at all effect longevity of the amp?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No, not at all :)

[@alexandrosvavatzanidis4850]

Was floored when he said it was the Red Box Emulation and not a mic in another room...

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks Alexandros, the new Red Box AE is the best one we've ever done and we're closer to a 'miked cab' sound with it than ever, we think :)

[@EGGJAZZ]

you need to start selling it individually

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Yep, and hopefully the day we do that is not too far away - would be a logical next step, that'S for sure...

[@EGGJAZZ]

have you done it yet?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We're waiting on our R&D team to update us on it. Nothing yet... There are some new amps to come first though, this we know for sure ;)

[@kahmhalen4094]

Next week this amp will be in my hands.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Congrats Eric, we hope you love it when you get it :)

[@molochsorcery4357]

Other than price, what are the major differences between the Tubemeister 40 & the Grandmeister 40? They both sound amazing.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hey there, and thanks! Think of the GrandMeister as your all-in-one amp: it has the four channels (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Ultra) plus built-in FX (delay, reverb, modulations), noise gate, etc., and it's all programmable via MIDI so you can make up to 128 different presets. The TM40, on the other hand, is a pure rocking tube amp with three channels (Clean, Crunch, Lead) and less other features - there's not even reverb on it. And it does work with MIDI, but you can't save all the individual pot settings like you can on the GrandMeister. Both amps have the Red Box DI, power soak, FX Loop and other features on the back too. So, we'd say that the GM40 is your do-it-all solution - but if you've already got a decent pedal board, or are just looking for pure rocking tube tones to work with, the TM40 has all you need! That was a brief explanation, but hopefully covered everything! Let us know if you have any more questions though and we're happy to answer :) Team H&K

[@adamdixon4023]

never been a huge fan but this thing sounds fantastic

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Happy to have won you round a little with this one, and probably with a little help from Rabea too ;)

[@d4rkblu386]

I'm late on this obviously, but even today I don't see anything else in the market that competes with this on the same level for the price. I'm a gigging musician with a heavy background and mostly recording. I plan on doing a bunch more recording in the near future, and the DI box and the full preset saving abilities I have essentially sold me on those alone. I've ordered one and I can't wait

[@dougdog360]

do you still need the wireless adapter to connect the iPad to the amp or now is built in like the redbox

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No, you still need an interface between iPad and amp. BUt it doens't have to be our wireless one - you can also go for an option like the iRig MIDI...

[@shawnleach]

I definitely want to get one, but I already have two different cabinets, a Vox V212C 50w and a Fender Bassbreaker BB212 140-watt, both 16 ohms. Will both work with the GrandMeister 40?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hey Shawn, those two should both work just fine with the GrandMeister Deluxe!

[@krissymf]

I'm new to cabs and heads. What can would you recommend I use with grandmeister 40?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hmm, you can't go wrong with the H&K TM212 2x12. Our TM cabs were built to fit perfectly with our Meister heads. There's also a TM112 1x12 version, but you should play both and choose what sounds better to you. Of course, there are many, many other cab types and brands out there too, so if you've got like a specific type of music you play, there might be something else that suits you better. If you can, we'd recommend you spend some time with your guitar and the Meister in a store trying out al the different cabs you can - then go home with the one you prefer :)

[@DavidMHoyer]

Does this head work best with H&K cabs or will it sound equally as good with a cab like Mesa?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Well, the Meister cabs (TM212 and TM112) were designed to sound awesome with our Meister amps, so they do sound great - but, on the other hand, we know lots of guys who have other cabs that sound awesome with them. So, if you've got a favorite cab, give it a try with the GrandMeister - you never know!

[@ShuggaShuggaBlastBlast]

Hi guys, We use 2 of these in our band and absolutely love the tone we get. We just got signed to a label and released are 1st music video/single this afternoon using are amps. Quick question, one of the HK GD40 led strip stop working, how would we go about getting a replacement, we got them right when the came out. Thanks for the amazing amps. Stay excellent!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks for the kind words, and congrats on getting signed! That's great news. And sure, you can order the LED light replacements from any H&K dealer - probably the store where you got the amps is best. Just give them a call or go in and ask them to order in the parts needed to get those amps glowing a healthy shade of blue again :)

[@ShuggaShuggaBlastBlast]

@@HughesandKettneramps ok, thank you so very much for the response, we're on it!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No worries guys, and good luck! Feel free to share any future live videos/pics/whatever with us in the future too - we always like to see our amps out and about :)

[@gaylemullen815]

My blue light stopped working too. I can't find anyone who will sell me a replacement.

[@ViTAR30]

Is Redbox load reactive or resistive? I know it doesn't matter if it sounds good, but still, which is it? Since freq curve depends on it and it depends what type of cab impulse responses to use, created with solid or tube power amp.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Good question, and the answer is... reactive! We must admit we had to ask our techs about that one ;)

[@ViTAR30]

Reactive is a good selling point! In this case no need in something like Two Notes Torpedo Live, Torpedo CAB is enough, or PC with impulses.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We know what you mean. In Rabea's full-length review of this amp on his channel, many people preferred the sound of the Red Box AE over the Torpedo anyway...

[@underpressureman]

such a sick amp! and I like that you can bring it down to 1 watt! usually the bigger amps will only go down to 5 or 20w! I was going to get the 18w but I think Ill hold out for this! my only question is whats the main differences between this and the grandmeister 36w?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks for the nice comments James :) Hmm, the difference between this and the GM36? The two significant ones are: 1. Sounds. The 40 has a whole new preamp design, so all four channels sound different. Try both if you can, see which you prefer ;) 2. The Red Box DI output on the back. The GM40 has the newer, technically improved Red Box AE, which is FRFR-ready and also offers you better sounds and more sound-shaping options than the previous edition you'll find on the GM36. So if you're recording a lot, or plugging into the PA for live stuff, you'll certainly find the newer one better. Hope this helps!

[@underpressureman]

ya, thanks, definately helps. thanks. keep on killin it!

[@connorroberts2601]

I heard a H and K many moons ago in a guitar show in Manchester and I clearly remember it, as it made the hairs on my arms stand on end !! Didn't get one because I simply couldn't afford one. But, I need a GrandMeister NOW !! :) One question though, How loud is it ? Could it cope in a live set-up competing with a reasonably hard hitting drummer without micing the amp up? Thanks.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Well, if it was Manchester it could well have been our good friend Gavin Coulson playing it, which would explain that - he's a super player :) But anyway, to the question: 40 tube-powered watts are way louder than most people expect, and the GM will keep up with most drummers. That said, if your drummer is particularly loud and you want pure pristine clean headroom, we'd recommend a trial first, just in case. Don't forget though, with the GM amps you don't need to mic up either, you can go straight into the PA with the Red Box... Hope this helps!

[@Frenchfrye91]

Was finally able to get this amp and now with that out of the way there is two questions. The first being will you ever come out with the tube clock again as I thought that was just the coolest thing ever! Second, where can I get some apparel, I.e t shirts etc. would love to get one but didn't see anything on the website. Thanks again for such a great product!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Welcome to the Meister family good sir! We're glad you're liking the amp so far. Hmm, the tube clock we've no plans to do more of. They were indeed cool though. We still have one in the office and it does brighten our day. Maybe one day. On the merch front, we're between stores at the moment, so hopefully there will be more soon, we guess in the new year! Keep your eyes peeled for more news on that :)

[@juangerardobucio2196]

What cabinet model they used for this video?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No cabinets Juan - the recording was made directly with the Red Box AE on the GrandMeister Deluxe 40...

[@isMike999]

OMG....that is incredible....wow.....the sustain .....crazy....won't stay on the shelves

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks Mike! We sure hope you're right about the last bit ;)

[@isMike999]

I would love one but outta my price range and too much power for me...I would love like a smaller and less wattage...like a 10-5-1 watt....something on that order....

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hmm, don't forget this amp also has our power soak built-in - so you can set to it to 20, 5, 1 at even 0 watts too (for silent recording...). We can't do anything about the price range at the moment, sadly, but hopefully one day you'll be at least able to try one out. Maybe a used one will pop up sometime that you can snap up...

[@isMike999]

yes I know it can be set lower and there is NO reason for you to set it at a lower price....I was just saying it is a great amp but out of my price and playability range.... I wish I could play that well so I could justify buying this amp....and sorry I don't by ANYTHING used......

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Aha, now we get what you mean! Lost in translation somewhere ;) It's a difficult one, the 'playability' and justification factor. We're at a point in our lives where we just say, "if it feels right, go for it!" We're as afflicted by GAS as any other guitarists we know. Although that sad, guitars, amps and gear is our 'job ' too...

[@paweljackowski7629]

Ok, I gotta ask. I got a Load Box (Suhr Reactive Load) and I'm wondering whether the Red Box that's built in this amp does the same job when it comes to recording without a mic? Is it also a load box and can be used with torpedo Wall of Sound?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Pawel! We've not used the Wall Of Sound, but we just read up on it and we think that it'll work just fine in a DAW with the GM40. Ask the guys at Torpedo to be 100% sure though. And yes, the GM40 takes the load when you've not got a cab connected, and it is all sent to the Red Box AE - you just go from the Red Box to your audio interface, and that's it!

[@projectsapiens7314]

Hughes & Kettner thanks for an answer! I just bought the amp, I'll take it for a spin later this week and check performance of direct recording compared to Suhr load box.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Cool, we'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on how they compare when you do :)

[@projectsapiens7314]

Ok, I recorded some demo tracks both directly from Red Box into sound card and via Load Box. Red Box seems ok, but still I wouldn't use it for recording and album in a home studio. When running through the Load Box the amp sounds GREAT!!! Clean and Crunch are amazing, delay blew me away. I'm still trying to find my sweet spot for the lead channel (I'm getting there) but overall this is the best sounding, most versatile, most feature packed, the lightest (7.7kg packing 40w!!! I've owned 5w that weight the same or more) and the coolest amp I ever played on. For home use it's really great (with separate load box and torpedo) and I can't wait to start some serious recording once I find my lead sound. I haven't tried the app since I don't have an ipad, but dialing a sound is pretty straight forward. Overall, GREAT JOB!!! Thanks for creating such a great amp, I hope I'll have a chance to try it on stage as well. Are you planning on making an iphone / android phone version of an app?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

OK, thanks for the cool feedback - we always appreciate it. For a different load box sound, try Rabea's own review, where he uses his Torpedo and the Red Box: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIqZhaiFm7N5mM0 He gets some great sounds out of both, we think. And thanks for the kind words about the amp: we're glad you're enjoying the flexibility and tones! There is now an Android version of the app, yes, you can read about it and get the download link here: hughes-and-kettner.com/grandmeister-deluxe-40-android-app-available-now/ Rock on!

[@bethann4049]

I have the 36 and love it but only one speaker out, and I noticed the 40 only has one speaker out?? Will the 36 and 40 not power 2 412 cabs???????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Sure you can connect more than one cab! We did a blog about similar things here, it's all about how you hook them up (can be done in series or parallel, but depends on your preferences and the impedance/ohm ratings of your gear!): blog.hughes-and-kettner.com/ohm-cooking-101-understanding-amps-speakers-and-impedance/

[@tkingstevens]

I'm wondering if the Redbox AE is close to what you guys are offering with the Redbox 5 in conjunction with the IR files you are offering on the RB5 page on your homepage?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

It's close Stefan, yes. Think of the Red Box AE as the next evolution of the Red Box 5. (And of course it has the option to turn off the Ambience Emulation too, which the Red Box 5 doesn't have...)

[@tkingstevens]

Thanks for the quick answer :) Any plans of putting that into a standalone device?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Stefan Seidler No worries! Hmm, it would seem like a logical step, so hopefully there will be one in the future. It's on the wishlist anyway, that's for sure ;)

[@andyclark2046]

I have the Grandmiester 36 and absolutely love it. Typical German build quality and reliability. Will upgrade to 40 at some point, but, as my 36 does everything i need, do I really need to?

[@Tobbes117]

Hi guys, Is the app for the amp also available for android devices? Thanks in advance.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Tobias, there is indeed an Android app available - more info and the link here: hughes-and-kettner.com/grandmeister-deluxe-40-android-app-available-now/ We should stress though that we didn't make the Android app - a good friend and H&K user did! So it's 'unofficial' in that way, although it was developed with our blessing and does everything the iPad app does. And maybe a little more too ;)

[@Tobbes117]

Thank you very much for that fast answer :)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No worries :)

[@collismusic3720]

This amp would be great for me. I play in a covers band so all the different tones and sounds would be ideal. Would i have a problem playing this with my band live though with no PA? Can it stand up to playing with our drummer who is unbelievably loud? I am currently playing a JCM-900 100 watt half stack and that struggles.....

[@HughesandKettneramps]

You're right that it would be perfect tone-wise! It's really practical for players who need a wide variety of tones at a gig - with the MIDI, you can have a preset (or bank of presets) prepped for each song/style. About pure volume though, we're not going to lie: if a 100-watt half stack is not loud enough you'll struggle with the 40-watt GM40. Sure, 40 watts and 100 watts are fairly close in volume (way closer than the numbers suggest!) but if 100 won't cut it, 40 won't either. If you're struggling with the 100-watt amp though and having to mic it, the Red Box AQE DI on the GM40 will make that whole process a lot easier, better and consistent sounding.

[@collismusic3720]

Yeah i really like the built in red box feature and that will at some point be what i will need to do. At the moment though i dont have the option to DI into the PA because the PA is full. No doubt about it though this amp sounds amazing and if we had a quieter drummer would be perfect for me lol

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks for the nice comments dude! Yes, tell your drummer to either play quieter or buy you a PA with more inputs ;)

[@Soldano_x]

Can we get Rabea's tone preset for the lead channel please? :D

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Drop us a direct Facebook message and we can share the preset memory there...

[@PhuketMyMac]

I have to say that having all these features is just amazing. Hat off to you guys for innovating as much. I am just concerned about servicing this beast. As we all know, the more complex something is, the more prone to failure it becomes.

[@PhuketMyMac]

here is the proof I was not wrong on this one. Not an amp I would like to own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WopHqPgJ2ap9k

[@michaelcantinieri7890]

Can you fix your car ? Or do you drive a 65 falcon ?

[@michaelcantinieri7890]

And ? You pay $130 an hour to have a $25,000 car to be fixed right ?

[@Tino5150VH]

Schöner Amp, Gratulation. Eine Sache ist mir nicht klar geworden. Sind die FX auch im Preset mode per Fuß zuschaltbar, oder sind die Schalter dann anders belegt?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hallo Tino, und danke! Nein, FX und Boost sind nur im Stompbox Mode per Fuß zuschaltbar. Im Preset Mode sind die Schalter dazu da, die Bänke und Presets abzurufen (+ Delay Time per Tap-Funktion). Die ganzen FSM-432 Infos findest Du noch ausführlicher hier erklärt. BDA (Seite 6/7): hughes-and-kettner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FSM_432_1_2.pdf

[@Tino5150VH]

Wow, danke. Das nenne ich mal Öffentlichkeitsarbeit!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Tino5150VH No problem :)

[@daanoudhuizen7941]

I own a h&k switchblade 100 head, it crushes, in features it looks very similar to this head, what are the main differences? And can i use the app for my switchblade? Thanks!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Daan! The Switchblade 100 is killer indeed. You can think of the GM40 as the Switchblade's modern-day, smaller brother, with a load of new bits. The sounds are all different, of course, and it also has a load of new technical features - the Red Box AE DI out, for example, which is great for recording, and for live use (it means you wont miss the extra power!). And of course with the GM40 you can save all your sounds via MIDI - but every pot is saveable, including EQ and gain settings (everything but Master Volume can be saved this way), so you have even more power in your preset making :) Oh, and unfortunately the app is GrandMeister only. Hope this helps, but let us know if you have any other questions about the differences! Team H&K in Germany

[@daanoudhuizen7941]

Thanks for the quick answer!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No worries, happy to help :)

[@1275porsche]

ipad only for the app ? or iphone 7 ?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

It's iPad only Mark. (There is an Android app made by a third party that works on most Android phones/tablets though, if you have one of those too.)

[@marcogiavelli5947]

senza la pedaliera si riescono a fare suoni diversi per i quattro canali senza che gli effetti che metti sul primo siano automaticamente installati anche sugli altri ..... se si in che modo? Anche perche' il manuale non e' proprio chiarissimo se qualcuno sa farlo se passa informazioni sarei molto grato

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Can you ask us in English or German Marco? We don't speak good Italian :(

[@markwiegard8384]

Just bought the HK Deluxe 40 & FMS 432 pedal & WiFi about two weeks ago. I've watched several videos, read the manual several times and would like a more step by step "how to" video, save setting to banks using the ipad and the FMS 432. I'm struggling with the manual setting save button on the D40, saving settings with the ipad and selecting a bank with the FMS 432. In others words, I would like a video showing me step by step how to save settings. Sorry to be so slow to understand.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Mark! Sorry for the delayed reply, we were on the annual H&K summer vacation. Hmm, try this video for size: it's one we shot at GuitCon last year with the KZbinr David Wallimann, where we go through making presets using the GM40, iPad app and FSM-432: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIKxeXRrm76MrLs If this doesn't work, let us know and we'll help out further! Rock on, Team H&K in Germany

[@mickenilsson]

When are you gonna make something like Grandmeister without effects and midi stuff. I like the sound but it would be cheaper without the effects. I think it would sell like an ice cream in summer.... I allready have my favourite fx on my pedal board =)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hmm, the closest is TubeMeister Deluxe, although you're right... the sounds are a little different and there's no Ultra channel. We'll add this idea to the wishlist ;)

[@mickenilsson]

Hughes & Kettner That sounds fantastic 😊 I'll be one of the first to order 👍

[@mickenilsson]

Hughes & Kettner I think there is a huge crowd you're missing that just want "that". When you launch it you can do a Nike launch..... "Just play it"..... 😝😊

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Ha ha, cheers for the feedback! Let's see...

[@brutus6328]

I like how he says "I'm gonna try to get my hands on one".......I'd say you have a slightly better than good chance of getting your hands on one Bea.....and I bet, I just bet you get it for a discount price as well!. Point being, kinda silly to say something like that considering HE is doing the demos.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Ha ha, we know what you mean. Although that said, until he opened that box in the video, Rabea had no idea what was inside, what the amp would even be, or anything! We kept him in the dark about it completely so his reactions would be totally spontaneous. But of course we let him get his hands on one afterwards ;)

[@scottl926]

Hey can anyone tell me what the brand of the second guitar is?

[@NST_95]

It's a Chapman Guitar.

[@Uzher3]

Rabea, What tune in Chapman's guitar you're using ?

[@jugipesonen]

marcos gama I think he uses drop C# in the relic

[@Uzher3]

Jukka Pesonen thanks dude

[@sidgar1]

I want this amp so bad! When is it coming out?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Depends where you live - it's already out in parts of Europe, and is heading to places like the USA and further afield as fast as we can ship it :)

[@guitarguts666]

hmmm going back to this one as I have it. The one thing you can't change on the front of the amp is the PATCH number you're on. You have to do that in the app or with the foot controller. The app, you need to buy the 200.00 midi/wifi adapter. So kids don't be confused here, the ipad app doesn't work unless you have the WMI-1

[@HughesandKettneramps]

facebook.com/hughesandkettner/posts/-good-news-about-wireless-midi-the-all-new-cme-widi-jack-works-perfectly-with-th/4173760162646903/

[@KrusperCz]

This is the way how it should be done, small enough, enough power, MIDI settings so people can put it in the rack and use it with other things as well, love it!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Thanks Matěj!

[@pideuhweuh8459]

I think I'm gonna need one of those very soon, sounds awesome and seem like it was desinged by me in terms of fonctionalities (except there are options I would'nt have thought about like the red box) and it's compact ! But please, it's rack sized so you should release a rack mount kit pour this. Other than that it's a perfect amp, 9.5/10 (for the rack mounts). Cheers !

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Cheers for the kind words, and thanks for the rack feedback! That's something we're actually thinking about a lot, so you never know, maybe in the future we'll have to do one!

[@pideuhweuh8459]

Take the time, I can save up money like this !

[@marineforces3214]

Hi to all, one little big question : I do not know if u own one "grandmaster deluxe 40", but I do, since thursday. That thing gets really warm, wouldn't it be better to take off the plexi-glass front cover, for now I don't see no other solution to provide for better cooling, ................................................or what is ur advice ?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Marine Forces, all the Meister amps get pretty hot, especially if you use the power soak (as it converts energy into heat, see the blog we wrote explaining that here: blog.hughes-and-kettner.com/why-is-it-not-just-grand-but-also-hot/). You don't need to worry about it - just make sure the amp is not covered or in a confined space where there's no ventilation. There's no need to take off the front cover or anything - we would not recommend that at all because if you do, your warranty is void. Hope this helps!

[@marineforces3214]

Hughes & Kettner Thanks for answering, that is very need of u. I partly agree, takin' off the plexi-front-cover will ruin completely the optic of the amp etc.. Guess what, I took off the lid, that helps. Because the frontcover is a close up in plastic, & the side walls are full cover plastic, that keeps the thing hot like a toaster (even without powersoak). Takein' of the lid will not ruin warranty because, no one can proof except he has copy of our conversation. ... Another additional idea (incl. takin' of the lid) would be to construct an additional cooling grill for the main Trafo (he is the reason for that heat emission, even without power soak), to extent heat transfer.

[@marineforces3214]

I have a scond very importand question for me : The end-tubes (not the pre-tubes) I am talking about, are they supposed rather distortion free, or should they have concerned to ur philosophy, some amount of distortion ability as well? Or to discribe it with other words : to gather that distortion and overdrive sound is that only the pre-amps-tubes job, or does that include the Power-tubes too.!?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No problem, always happy to help! Generally you can say the distortion comes from the preamp tubes. However, the more you increase the master volume, the more power amp distortion comes in. So it's kind of a mix, but generally we'd say preamp...

[@marineforces3214]

Hughes & Kettner That sounds interesting, because I wanted to exchange the END-Tubes of the GRAND MASTER DELUXE 40 into a selected quartet of GROOVE TUBES. And since they have an additional classification in between 1 and 10, I wonder which one would HUGHES & KETTNER recommend. I am sure u know what I'm talkin' about, do u .!?, and to be honest, I love the amp so much, I want to keep it as original as possible. p.s.: for exsample : 1 would mean early distortion, and 10 late distortion(the EndTubes). If u suggest at least some amount of distortion for the EndTubes, I guess maybe 8 would be the right decision. ...I am all ready curious, to listen, if GROOVE TUBE can provide some noticeable sound difference compared to the stock tubes .!?, even if I can keep the EndTubes distortion level same as stock.

[@Soldano_x]

What pickups does he have in that Chapman?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We can't tell you for certain. We think he's put Bare Knuckle pickups in that guitar, but not 100% sure - otherwise they'd be the generic Chapman pups. Sounded killer either way!

[@Soldano_x]

Hughes & Kettner his tone at 1:53 is just crushing. Definitely adding the Deluxe 40 to my list someday, just gotta wear out my EVH a bit more lol

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Yep, we love that tone! In the room live it sounded even huger as well. If you ever end up getting the GM40 we can even give you the presets we made with Rabea with his exact settings ;)

[@fredriksvard2603]

Why do people use ”chapman” guitars

[@jbbodie207]

What (apart from 4watts) is new on this vs the grandmeister 36?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Jon. Well, first off is the sounds - the GM40 has a totally new preamp design on it (inspired by our TriAmp Mark 3), so the four channels are all significantly different to before. Then, you've got the latest versions of all the other features, like the Red Box AE (which is a big improvement on the Red Box on the GM36, for example...) :)

[@jbbodie207]

Thanks for the response. Looks like I will have to upgrade then! :)love my 36 so perhaps I need both ;)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No worries! Try the 40 and we'd be interested to know if you prefer the newer or the older model :)

[@Scarecrow6459]

is Rabea a Hughes and Kettner artist?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Nope, sadly not, he's just a rather good friend of ours who we can sometimes persuade to play our gear ;)

[@DinoNardelli]

This may very well be my next amp. Never had a H&K before. Anyone comment on reliablility level, customer support, etc? I'm in USA.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We wanted to wait a bit before stepping in here, because obviously we're biased ;) But no one else has answered, so... we like to think the relaibility Levels on our amps are pretty damn good (and of course you've got a two-year warranty in the USA should anything go wrong in that time). As for customer Support: we always answer online to any questions, and we'd hope you'll always hear back from our Dealers in the States too should you have any questions. Now it's just down to you to try one and see if you like the way it Plays and sounds :) Let us know your thoughts when you do!

[@DinoNardelli]

Saw it. Heard it. Bought it. Love it. Thanks, H&K. :)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Awesome all round, enjoy your new amp Dino!

[@plummetplum]

Anyone know what tuning he uses?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

He had two different tunings: as far as we recall, the Strat was in Eb standard, and the Chapman was in drop C! But maybe someone else will correct us on that ;)

[@plummetplum]

Hughes & Kettner Cool thanks.

[@alexbnqd4964]

My main question, how loud does it go?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Define loud! 40 watts of tube power can get very loud indeed. Loud enough to play with a live drummer? With 99% of drummers, yes. Loud enough to gig with? Depends, but you can mic it up or use the Red Box AE easily. Loud enough to drive a 4x12 cab? Sure! Hopefully this answers your question, but let us know if you had something else in mind...

[@alexbnqd4964]

That's brilliant thanks guys, a local shop of mine had the 36 Watt version at a discounted price, of which I'm now the proud owner!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@juddrizzo]

Annihilator uses them on big stages around the world.

[@rockbilly6710]

this or a jvm 410h? oh god, this is so hard

[@HughesandKettneramps]

life isn´t easy ;-)

[@OfficialFlamekeeper]

proud owner of a Tubemeister 18 :)

[@ejRecording]

almost makes me want to replace my old h and k attax 80 head, almost :) ok i want one to pair with my triamp, but now i want the mk3 damn you h and k !

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Ha ha, sorry! You know that would make an awesome pairing though ;)

[@Guitarburt]

Can VOLUME be controlled in real time with a MIDI controller? If I have a MIDI foot controller with a rocker pedal, can it be assigned to control the volume of the amp in real time? (Can I do volume swells like a pedal steel player would do? Can I turn down when I need to allow the sax player room for his solo?) That would be THE MOST ESSENTIAL use of MIDI in my situation.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi Guitarburt, it sure can! Control Number 7, to be precise ;) There's a list of all the cool MIDI stuff you can do on page 12 of the GM40 manual, here if you fancy a look: hughes-and-kettner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GM_Deluxe_40_BDA_1_1.pdf Hope this helps :) Oh, and we also blogged about the MIDI possiblities with the GrandMeister 36 - but all the info still applies for the 40, if you fancy reading that too: blog.hughes-and-kettner.com/128-ways-midi-will-change-your-life-as-a-live-guitarist/

[@Guitarburt]

Thank you so much! This makes this amp pretty appealing. I have a DV Mark Multiamp which can have a "volume pedal" as one of it's effects block. Unfortunately, the company for no reason at all decided to make the CC# "27" instead of "7" which makes it incompatible with the rest of the universe. For that reason, that amp sits in my studio and doesn't get used much. I am imagining the possibilities.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

No problem! Yes, we do sometimes wonder when something goes outside the MIDI standards like that. Kind of defies our efficient German logic ;) But anyway, hopefully you'll like the sounds (and the features!) of the GM40 if you do try one and it can do a job for you...

[@julianvandenboom8633]

please Release a midi tuner adapter. a little thing u can put in the back of the amp, that gets sound from the line out, and sends the Infos of the tuning to midi footcontrollers in the front.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Interesting idea, we'll pass it on to our designer/R&D guys! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@julianvandenboom8633]

no problem thankas for this Tube amp with zero stage volume. Will Try to get one myself next year. one final question, is the fx loop midi switchable?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Cool, we hope you like what you hear when you try a GM40 for yourself, and yes: the FX loop is indeed MIDI switchable :)

[@julianvandenboom8633]

thumbs up

[@DaveThomson]

Wise decision to get Rabea to demo. Now you just need Ola to demo it.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We thought so too! Would be killer if we could get Ola to have a whizz on it. We shall have to put the feelers out and see if we can get one to him!

[@DaveThomson]

Hughes & Kettner another suggestion/question is can you get the android app working or up to date or is there a technical reason preventing it?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

There is no GM40 Android app yet Dave, although our friend who made the GM36 Android app is working on one! We'll announce it as soon as he gets it done.

[@DaveThomson]

I can't get the GM36 android app to work on my HTC, not sure why that it is.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hmm, could be a compatibility issue, or something else - there's so many different Android devices and operating systems it's hard to keep track. This is one of the main reasons we only do Apple ones ;) Anyway, what you can do is use the troubleshooting page on the Android app site, and the developer should be able to help you out. You can try asking us here first if you like, but if it's too complex that's where we'd have to direct you anyway :(

[@kennethiberga4999]

Currently saving up for this amp!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Awesome, hope it's not too long until you manage to get one :)

[@kennethiberga4999]

@@HughesandKettneramps Also saving up money for a cab to match this amp! Will have it in August :)

[@HughesandKettneramps]

That's going to be a killer setup :) Roll on August!

[@TomWeeks328]

THIS IS HOW YOU LISTEN TO WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT!

[@goranmarinic2923]

"so, open it!!" I love that german straight mind. :D

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We don't like to waste time ;)

[@csimpsonify]

Hughes & Kettner i ordered the tubemeister deluxe on friday night, with a panama cab. cant wait to not leave my house for awhile...

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Cool, we've heard many good things about Panama - hopefully it'll be a killer swetup for you! Best stock up on dried foods and long-life milk now then ;)

[@Vaalbara27]

does it do djent/modern metal?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

It can indeed - plenty more modern metal tones in Rabea's own demo video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIqZhaiFm7N5mM0 And we have more clips of him djenting a little that we can publish soon :)

[@alexcotte4828]

Hughes & Kettner would love to see the amp doing the dj0nt! But anyway it sounds like an insane piece of gear, awesome work guys!

[@VelvetYeti]

That is one big dude with some seriously funky vibes. Pretty awesome!

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Yeah. Definitely shred friendly

[@guitarguts666]

Now what would be great to see since H&K is so unresponsive the community of users, including on their own forums, is some update to this system via the app/software to provide more tones.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

All Information about that (Referring to your question) you can find on our website and Facebook-channel. Best, Team H&K facebook.com/hughesandkettner/posts/-good-news-about-wireless-midi-the-all-new-cme-widi-jack-works-perfectly-with-th/4173760162646903/

[@drum206]

You can put as many effects you want in one setting?!?? For example in the clean channel you can put chorus and delay at the same time,right?? Not only one of them!!! Or all if I want!!!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Yes, sure! You can have up to three at once: Reverb, Delay and one of the four modulation FX (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo)...

[@XMetalChefX]

Hughes & Kettner is that done analog or app only? Will there be an android app?

[@rcsciontc24]

I bought this amp... got the whole setup.. no warranty in North America.. wtf?!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Hi there. Actually, no need to panic: there is indeed a North American warranty, it's just handled by our North American distributors Yorkville directly and therefore you can't fill out our site. The North American warranty is automatic, meaning it's active as soon as you buy an amp/gear from H&K - you simply need to keep a hold of your sales receipt/proof of purchase should you need to get anything done over the warranty period. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Yorkville any time - here's their contact detials: ----- Website: www.yorkville.com Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] ----- Hope this helps, Team H&K in Germany

[@slavkomakarovski1158]

I appreciate your review on this amp lads, but I have one question only ☝️?…I just bought one of that because of your experts showed the amp cool 👍but ☝️I have problems and difficulties with it which you don’t show trouble shooting, so where is the the real H& K customers support and all for their products, ??????? Where do I turn when I need help ????? If you can’t help me with it unfortunately I have to throw my new grandmeister in the garbage and cost me arm and the leg to buy it Please help if you could , 🙏 I am old school retired player and wanted to have fun before I died👐👐👐🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@DaveThomson]

I have the 36

[@Rouwiinator]

Do you know if anything really changed other than the wattage of course? Not sure if there is much difference to the 36.

[@DaveThomson]

My understanding is it's that and the AE redbox feature

[@Rouwiinator]

Dave Thomson I see thanks man the redbox does seem pretty amazing though.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

The preamp design is totally different, so all the channels sound different to the 36... The GM40 preamp is based off the TriAmp Mark 3 (whereas the 36 wasn't). Simply put, the GM40 will do you more classic clean sounds, and it's channels stay cleaner longer - so if you set the gain at 12 o'clock on the crunch channel (for example) the GM36 will have more crunch than the 40! That's a very basic overview, but you get the idea :) Oh, and the GM40 also has a couple of new 'master' features - presence, resonance and power soak can now be set to master, so all your poresets have same one. (This means, for example, it's really easy to practice at home with all your presets on 1 watt, and then flick to 40 watts for the gig!)

[@DaveThomson]

Can I upgrade my 36?

[@teletuby47]

I hate the new Grandmeister deluxe 40 !!!!! Not because it is bad but because two months ago I bought a grandmeister 36 for exact the same price. H&K could have been a bit more forthcoming with this announcement

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Sorry dude :( We announced the new one as soon as we got the go-ahead...

[@teletuby47]

No worries. Just frustrated. GM 36 rocks as well !

[@WilloXno1]

Made in germany?!?! and speaks bad english? warum nicht umgekehrt? Bin von "Mesa/Boogie" umgestiegen und bin WIRKLICH gnadenlos begeistert! Peace!

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Speaks bad English? Eh?! Rabea and Rich are both English ;) We're happy you came across from the dark side to join us though! The most important thing is we can all speak the same language of music together... :)

[@erwin-robinlemonway2940]

Damn rabea gained weit again. Shame he lost weight a while back

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Nooooo, this vid is from last year Ernest! We're pretty sure he's not put the weight back on again...

[@erwin-robinlemonway2940]

Hughes & Kettner oh sorry. I didn't look at the date the vid looked liked it was recently filmed. Thanks for the heads-up. Cool product btw.

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Cheers, and no worries!

[@rkl08551]

ipAd is a n0 n0...

[@HughesandKettneramps]

The App is just a bonus feature, and not necessary... and there's also Android and desktop editors available too! So no worries there :)

[@kobi666]

made in china?

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Yes.

[@jamesrockford2626]

what's with you guys and strats? virtually no hardrock or metal players use them and you make hardrock/metal amps. It makes no sense

[@HughesandKettneramps]

Ah, we know what you mean. But Rabea's Chapman double cutaway has pretty much the highest output Bare Knuckle pickups in it, so it's not really a Strat. He got some massive heavy sounds out of them here. This video is actually a massive cut of the shoot we did - Rabea and Rich sat down for like two hours and just went through everything on the amp. There's loads more Rabea playing to come in more videos, and loads more metal too. Hopefully it'll be more your thing!

[@jamesrockford2626]

Hughes & Kettner strats are inherently thin and tinny. You can put in the most powerful pickups on earth all it does is amplify thinness

[@HughesandKettneramps]

We'll do something heavier soon, don't worry. And we'll release Rabea's djent preset soon too, so you can all get a massive thick modern humbucker sound with that ;)