What tubes does the Hughes & Kettner Hk Crunchmachine use?

The Hughes & Kettner Hk Crunchmachine uses 2x ECC83 preamp tubes and 4x EL84 power tubes.

When was the Hughes & Kettner Hk Crunchmachine produced?

The Hughes & Kettner Hk Crunchmachine was produced 1993–1998.

Hughes & Kettner Hk Crunchmachine preset

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The Hughes & Kettner Crunch Machine is a single-channel all-tube head optimized for aggressive crunch tones at lower gain settings. Its EL84-powered output stage gives it a distinctive chime-with-grind character reminiscent of British combo amps. A simple control set — volume, bass, middle, treble, and gain — keeps the focus on expressive playing dynamics.

Years produced: 1993–1998
Made in: Germany
Wattage: 30W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 2x ECC83
Power tubes: 4x EL84

Tags: crunch.

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