Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Classic 50 watts
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Stage, Home, Studio: Meet the Hughes & Kettner AmpMan Classic Pedal Amp
Play anywhere — stage, home or late-night recording
Hughes & Kettner introduces the AmpMan Classic, a revolutionary pedal-format amplifier designed for modern guitarists.
This compact unit replaces bulky amps, giving you the freedom to perform live, practice at home and record at night — all with one powerful device.
Legendary tone in a compact design
Powered by the proprietary Spirit Tone Generator, AmpMan Classic delivers authentic analog amp tone without tubes.
Despite its compact size, it packs serious power — up to 50 watts, enough to drive a full 4×12” cabinet.
Small in size, massive in capability.
Ultra Response power amp performance
The specially designed Ultra Response power amp delivers:
- rich dynamics
- powerful response
- impressive sound pressure
It behaves like a classic tube amp, maintaining musicality and clarity even at maximum output.
Every watt is efficiently converted into sound.
Two independent channels — endless tonal options
AmpMan Classic features two fully independent channels, each representing a different era of guitar tone:
- clean channel with rich dynamics
- classic distortion channel with vintage character
Each channel has its own controls for maximum flexibility.
Professional control and flexibility
Designed for serious players, AmpMan offers:
- channel-specific boost
- switchable solo function
- serial FX loop
- tone shaping from British to Californian voicing
- presence and resonance controls
The Sagging control allows you to dial in power amp compression at any volume level.
Studio-ready with Red Box AE+
The built-in Red Box AE+ provides 8 cabinet simulations and allows direct connection to mixers or audio interfaces.
No microphones required — just plug in and record.
Perfect for practice and monitoring
AmpMan Classic is equally powerful at home:
- stereo AUX input for backing tracks
- adjustable headphone output
- ideal for in-ear monitoring setups
Key Features
- Fully analog Spirit Tone Generator
- Two independent channels
- Up to 50W power output
- Sagging control for tube-like response
- Built-in Red Box AE+ with 8 cab sims
- FX loop, Boost and Solo functions
- Pedalboard-friendly format
Technical Specifications
Sound
- Channels: 2 (Clean & Classic Distortion)
- Power: 50 Watts
- Special: Noise Gate (per channel)
- Controls: Master, Volume, Sagging, Presence, Resonance, Tone, Gain (per channel)
- Red Box AE+: 8 cabinet simulations
Hardware
- Preamp: Spirit Technology
- Power Amp:
- 50 watts @ 4 ohms
- 25 watts @ 8 ohms
- 12.5 watts @ 16 ohms
- Footswitch: Solo, FX Loop, Boost, Channel A/B
- Dimensions: 250 x 52 x 153 mm
- Weight: 1150 g
Connectivity
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Speaker Out: 4–16 ohms
- Effects Loop: Send / Return
- Red Box AE+: XLR output with cabinet emulation
- Phones/Line: 3.5 mm stereo, 50 ohms
- AUX Input: 3.5 mm stereo
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