Music retailer Thomann has acquired the Hughes & Kettner model, and can proceed to develop it with “recent concepts” and “broaden its market presence”.

Although the acquisition occurred on 1 Might, the information was later made public by Thomas Blug, the founding father of BluGuitar, in a YouTube video. Blug had labored with the model for 27 years. Thomann itself has now formally confirmed the information, and has shared its plans to maintain Hughes & Kettner’s future.

Hughes & Kettner was based in 1984 by brothers Hans and Lothar Stamer in Saarland, Germany. Its first amp, the AS64, marked a turning level in amp innovation, marking the world’s first totally programmable amplifier. The model additionally launched the primary ever guitar cupboard emulation pedal in 1989 with the Pink Field, which continues to be a part of its present portfolio as we speak.

Guitar.com reached out to Thomann straight earlier this week for extra data on the acquisition, and a spokesperson confirmed that it solely impacts the Hughes & Kettner model and its merchandise, whereas its HK Audio division (recognized for its PA programs) will stay impartial. In addition they confirmed that Thomann will make sure the “long-term preservation of the famend amplifier maker’s custom” inside its palms. They are saying that each corporations share a “hands-on” mentality, and a philosophy of “simply doing it”.

Hans Thomann, Managing Director of Thomann GmbH, states, “The acquisition of Hughes & Kettner just isn’t merely an growth of our portfolio, but in addition a continuation of our shared roots and values. We’ve been providing H&Okay merchandise since 1995 and deeply recognize the model’s innovation and high quality. By way of this acquisition, we purpose to make sure that H&Okay stays a model with a robust character and a transparent id.”

Additional particulars on what’s to return of the acquisition are but to be shared. Within the meantime, you take a look at extra from each Hughes & Kettner and Thomann.