Hughes & Kettner TM 18 TubeMeister 1x10 18 Watt Combo
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All-in-one tube combo for stage, home and recording: Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 1x10 Combo delivers real valve tone anywhere
The Hughes & Kettner TM 18 TubeMeister 1x10 18 Watt Combo is designed as a compact yet fully professional tube amplifier for guitarists who need stage-ready tone in a portable format.
It combines live performance capability, home practice flexibility, and silent recording functionality in a single all-tube combo, delivering the signature responsiveness and dynamics of Hughes & Kettner engineering.
TubeMeister concept: one amp, multiple applications
The TubeMeister 18 was developed to meet the needs of modern players who require one amplifier for multiple environments.
It features two footswitchable channels, each with independent GAIN and MASTER controls, allowing precise shaping of both clean and driven tones.
A dedicated footswitchable LEAD BOOST adds extra gain and presence for solos, ensuring they cut through any mix.
Tone and dynamics
The clean channel delivers rich valve character with natural dynamic response, ranging from sparkling cleans to organic crunch.
The lead channel provides harmonically rich tube distortion with enough gain headroom for rhythm work and soaring lead tones.
A 3-band EQ section allows precise tonal shaping across a wide range of musical styles.
Power control and flexibility
A key feature is the Power Soak system with selectable output levels: 18W / 5W / 1W / 0W.
This enables full tonal flexibility from stage volume down to silent recording, while preserving the character of the power amp.
The 0W mode allows completely silent recording with authentic tube feel.
Construction and technology
The power section is built around two EL84 tubes, delivering classic British-style valve response with focused mids and articulate attack.
The proprietary TSC (Tube Safety Control) system with auto-bias ensures reliable, maintenance-free operation.
A built-in 1x10" Celestion speaker provides tight, focused projection and clarity.
Studio and live features
The TubeMeister 18 Combo includes the integrated Red Box system with XLR output for direct recording and live mixing with cabinet emulation.
A serial FX loop allows seamless integration of external effects while preserving signal integrity.
Footswitch control (FS-2, optional) enables remote switching of channels and boost functions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power output: 18 W
Channels: 2 channels
Preamp: tube design (not fully specified)
Power amp: 2 × EL84
Speaker: 1 × 10" Celestion
Power soak modes: 18W / 5W / 1W / 0W
EQ: 3-band equalizer
FX loop: serial
Reverb: yes
DI output: Red Box (XLR integrated)
Footswitch: FS-2 (optional)
External speaker output: yes
Footswitch connector: yes
MIDI: no
AUX input: no
Weight: 9.4 kg
Manufacturer: Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner TM 18 TubeMeister 1x10 18 Watt Combo
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