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The Hughes & Kettner era 1 uses top-shelf components ? detailed preamps, premium AD/DA, and a custom-made power amp ? to deliver natural-sounding tone, excellent dynamic response, and impressive headroom. This acoustic combo is more than a simple guitar amplifier, it's also a full-range PA system that lends magical presence to vocals and backing tracks. Channels 1 and 2 are fully loaded ? use the Preshape and Mode buttons to tailor each channel to your voice or instrument, then add extra polish with 16 internal effects. You also get two more channels for break music, external effects, and more. The era 1 is also lightweight and easy to transport, making it a gig-worthy investment.





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Top-shelf components for unrivaled sound quality





When Hughes & Kettner designed the era 1, they consulted renowned acoustic amp designer Michael Eisenmann. They painstakingly selected top-shelf components to ensure unrivaled sound and performance. The era 1's preamps capture sound with the utmost in clarity and authenticity, and its premium-quality AD/DA converters exhibit maximum transparency. At Sweetwater, we're especially impressed by the headroom afforded by this amplifier's custom-made power amp. Crank the era 1 as loud as you want ? you'll still experience crystal-clear sound.





Jam-packed with useful features





The era 1 is loaded with every feature a performing musician could ask for. The first two channels possess independent FX engines with 16 great-sounding algorithms, while Preshape and Mode buttons conform to your voice or instrument, optimizing it for maximum impact. Channel three is a 1/8" auxiliary input that's ideal for patching in your tablet, smartphone, or media player. Channel four is a stereo 1/4" input that doubles as an FX return. Beyond that, the era 1 is as compact and light as a conventional 60-watt combo, making it a breeze to transport.





Internal FX include:


Reverb Room Dark


Reverb Room Bright


Reverb Hall Warm


Reverb Hall Bright


Reverb Church


Delay Short


Delay Mid


Delay Long


Delay Pan Delay


Delay Reverb


Chorus


Chorus Reverb


Chorus Delay


Flanger


Flanger Reverb


Flanger Delay


Hughes & Kettner era 1 Features:


Built with top-shelf components, including detailed preamps, premium AD/DA, and a custom-made power amp


Delivers natural-sounding tone, excellent dynamic response, and impressive headroom


Two independent FX engines with 16 great-sounding algorithms


Preshape and Mode buttons conform to your voice or instrument, optimizing it for maximum impact


Doubles as a full-range PA system that lends magical presence to vocals and backing tracks


1/8" auxiliary input that's ideal for patching in your tablet, smartphone, or media player


FX loop for integrating your favorite external effects


Compact and as light as a conventional 60-watt combo for easy transport