Hiwatt Hi-5 Tube Series 5w Amplifier Head

£349.00

Hiwatt Hi-5 Tube Series 5w Amplifier Head by Hiwatt is part of our Guitar Pedals selection. See the current Andertons listing, specification and availability below.

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The Hi-5 is an awesome Studio Quality Practice Amp, featuring Classic British Hiwatt Clean and Crunchy Overdrive channels. This amplifier is an ideal light-weight and versatile companion for practice, performance, and studio recording sessions.

Key Features

  • Authentic British Tone – Armed with an EL84 and 12AX7 valve, the touch sensitive tube amplification delivers responsive tone with classic feel.
  • 2 Channels – Switch between sparkling, clean tone to punchy sonic overdrive while maintaining signature Hiwatt clarity.
  • Durable – The birch ply construction for Durability and sonic stability.

Compact and Engineered for sound Quality – hear the BIG difference this small amp can produce. This 2-Channel, light-weight monster will give bark to match the bite. The clean channel is voiced for the classic Hiwatt clean tone: sparkly, present, punchy, full, and forward. Crank the overdrive channel for sweet, saturated versatility, ranging from smooth, lightly compressed breakup to aggressive growl and chug.

Specifications

  • Wattage: 5w
  • Channels: Clean, Overdrive
  • Inputs: 1/4″ Instrument Input, 3.5mm AUX Input
  • Outputs: 1/4″ Speaker Out (1×8 Ohm), 2 x 1/4″ Speaker Out (1×4 Ohm or 2×8 Ohm)
  • Preamp Valves: 1 x ECC83 (12AX7)
  • Output Valves: 1 x EL84
  • Controls: Clean Channel Volume, Clean/Overdrive Channel Toggle, Overdrive Channel Gain, Overdrive Channel Volume, 2-Band EQ shared by both channels — Treble, Bass
  • Standby — On/Off
  • Mains — On/Off

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