Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 HCAF dudes - what do you think about how these amps look? Personally, I think they look AWESOME. I'm talking about the appearance only, I've not heard the amps. I'm asking because they have a non-traditional look to them and I'd like to know how guitarists think about that. I'd like to see more of this kind of departure from the standard guitar amp look. You? http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products.php5?id=142?=TubeMeister%2018%20Head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 I play with a guy that has one and it sounds incredible. However, the blue light totally freak out my eyes. I mean, like, makes me actually dizzy. In other words, I hate the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 My buddy has one. They're amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 What if it looked like that but without the light? Still don't like? What about the side panels with the integrated handles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 What if it looked like that but without the light? Still don't like? What about the side panels with the integrated handles? Definitely. I love the small footprint. Also a "future retro" look that isn't over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 I like the look of it but without the lights. I think this whole trend of putting LEDs on amps needs to die ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeppelin Rules Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm sure it'd be a simple matter to remove the LEDs if it really bugs you, but think about how awesome it looks on stage to non-musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isvoid Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 lol, thread is useless without pics Hope it worked, did it from my iphone you lazy {censored}s. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Abouttreefitty Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 I personally love the look. But you already know that since I love how my Goldea Rex looks Everyone (musicians and non musicians) that's seen it in person has told me that it looks very cool. They could be bull{censored}ting me to humor me, but I don't think that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 love the look of THOSE specific amps. Most amps with LED's are not my thing, but for some reason the H&K stuff looks great. Has that 50's diner vibe to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 Of course I should have posted a pic - but I don't know how!! If I just link to the image it'll post? I'm sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isvoid Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 Forgiven because you're awesome. Others will post "how to post a pic" instructions. I'm not doing that from my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 Of course I should have posted a pic - but I don't know how!! If I just link to the image it'll post? I'm sorry! copy the web address, and when you are in the reply box on here click the "insert image" button which is in between the little globe and the film reel looking icon. Paste image address in to the pop up window and it should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for the info here guys. I wasn't really even thinking about the LED illumination, but I guess that's a really dominant part of the look here. I wouldn't do this on a JCA though, I feel like that illuminated plexi look 'belongs' to HK. I very much like it, too. Illuminated plexi and everything. Gorgeous. But I DO want to play with some more adventurous appearance in products. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 ok - let's try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 Don't get me wrong. I actually kind of like the LED on chrome look. Just not blue LED's. Those do something horrible to my brain. All of those stupid blue Christmas lights make it hard for me drive at night during the holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seattle Doug Posted March 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 YES!!! Easy! Thanks. Dumb Dumb just got a little smarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 23, 2012 Members Share Posted March 23, 2012 YES!!! Easy! Thanks. Dumb Dumb just got a little smarter. I can help you post pics on a forum, but I doubt you'd be able to help my dumbass understand the magic that goes inside amps. You're still the brains here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 love the look of THOSE specific amps. Most amps with LED's are not my thing, but for some reason the H&K stuff looks great. Has that 50's diner vibe to it. I agree, my wife just said errrr it's ok.She likes the Marshall look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 I agree, my wife just said errrr it's ok. She likes the Marshall look. Oh, if it came down to it, I'd pick Marshall as well. In fact, I have on more than one occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Likes Loomis Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 Doug. I have the tubemeister. Not only do I like the look of it (blue lights and all), but it sounds great through the 2x12 I got from you!Only thing I don't really care for on the head is that the top is not vented and can get very warm. Otherwise...really solid amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 I like the look of it. I don't like that it's not a sensible wattage. I.e. 50+ Better to have it and not need it all, rather than just fail straight off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syscrusher Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 HCAF dudes - what do you think about how these amps look? Personally, I think they look AWESOME. I'm talking about the appearance only, I've not heard the amps. I'm asking because they have a non-traditional look to them and I'd like to know how guitarists think about that. I'd like to see more of this kind of departure from the standard guitar amp look. You?http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products.php5?id=142?=TubeMeister%2018%20Head I don't like the look of plexi. But the side handles is a great idea. That top strap handle on heavy amps is just dumb. All my keepers and the ones I built have side handles. Doesn't need to be integrated but that's a cool idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBTubehead Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 ...I DO want to play with some more adventurous appearance in products...How about partnering up with other companies, and showcase two "brands" at once? You know, like the Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer, or the Peavey Jack Daniels guitar. There's 1000's of companies with "cool" imgaing you could hook up with: Copenhagen, Porche, Victoria's Secret, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted March 24, 2012 Members Share Posted March 24, 2012 My actual feelings are that in a few years time, a lot of products will look dated. A lot also don't. It's all about classy designs. Ones that just look good and will look good for long periods. I'd forego fancy Perspex panels and the such for some cream leather, say. Especially with tan corners. Personally I reckon, you should offer the amp in a range of colours. Kinda like DB13. It gives the consumer a choice that helps them to portray their individuality. I've always fancied a light blue amp with wheat front panel jute. Look at Mikes amps. They always look classy in a retro modern way. Very elegant. The way the logo sits on the grille. The colour options etc etc. Go for clean lines and aesthetics rather than gimmicky stuff IMO. Make it look like a Bentley interior rather than a Civic interior. One ages far more gracefully than the other. I also recommend keeping the flim flam down too. No chintz. Chunky switches. Nice materials. Solid feel. This is all just IMO. I am a bit of a traditionalist. But put it like this. When you look at a plexi, it causes a stir within you. You are reminded of smoky bars, rock and roll legends, massive arenas, rock and roll in general. It looks elegant. Yet very purposeful. Then look at a Peavey Vypyr.... One will still look great in another 20 years time. Lastly. Keep it smaller. Heads don't need to be the width they are half the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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