Hughes & Kettner Era 1 Wood

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Designed around a simple idea: to reproduce acoustic sound with maximum fidelity, the Era 1 was developed in partnership with acoustic amp creator Michael Eisenmann. The choice of high-end components, German manufacturing, and easily portable format clearly position it as a premium acoustic amplifier, tailored for demanding musicians who want a defined, dynamic, and reliable sound on tour.

Who This Amp Is For

The Era 1 is aimed at acoustic guitarists, singers, and multi-instrumentalists who alternate between studio, rehearsals, and stage, and who need an amp capable of handling multiple sources without complication. Thanks to its mic/instrument inputs and power, it is also very suitable for "solo/duo" setups (voice + guitar, guitar + second instrument) and styles where precision matters: folk, acoustic pop, jazz, world, fingerstyle, vocal accompaniment. Its architecture and anti-feedback tools make it an excellent choice for small to medium stages, as well as for DI sound reinforcement.

Technical specifications

Category	Acoustic amp	Speaker diameter	8"
Technology	Solid state	EQ	3 channels
Input	jack, minijack, XLR/jack	Headphone output	Yes
Output	XLR DI, Jack, Optical S/PDIF Toslink, Stereo jack	Finishing	Wood
Effects loop	Yes	Power output	250 W
Reverb	Yes	Weight	10.75 kg
Number of effects	16	Dimensions (mm)	351 x 285 x 290
Number of channels	4