What tubes does the Hughes & Kettner Hk Vortex 80 use?

The Hughes & Kettner Hk Vortex 80 uses 1x ECC83 preamp tubes.

When was the Hughes & Kettner Hk Vortex 80 produced?

The Hughes & Kettner Hk Vortex 80 was produced 1994–1999.

Hughes & Kettner Hk Vortex 80 preset

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The Hughes & Kettner Vortex 80 is a hybrid 80-watt combo using a tube preamp stage married to a solid-state power section, aimed at players wanting tube warmth with solid-state reliability. It features stereo chorus and reverb effects, making it attractive to the clean-to-crunch pop and rock market of the mid-1990s. The Vortex line offered a budget-accessible entry into H&K's tube-influenced sound.

Years produced: 1994–1999
Made in: Germany
Wattage: 80W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 1x ECC83

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