Hiwatt Hi-5 Electric Guitar Amplifier Head

The Hiwatt Hi-5: Authentic British Valve Tone in a Compact Head

Classic British Sound with Modern Control

The Hiwatt Hi-5 Head captures the essence of classic British tone in a compact and portable format. Built with premium components and a true all-valve signal path, this amplifier delivers a rich, articulate sound that's ideal for studio sessions, practice setups, or smaller gigs. With clean headroom and robust tonal clarity, it serves as an excellent platform for pedals or as a direct recording amp via the line out.

Versatile Tone Shaping Tools

Despite its small footprint, the Hi-5 packs a full-featured EQ section. You get independent Bass, Middle, and Treble controls with an additional Presence knob and Contour feature for fine-tuning your midrange. The Mid Boost control gives you extra bite when needed, while the Gain and Overdrive Gain knobs allow you to push into warm overdrive or rich saturation. Whether you're chasing pristine cleans or gritty textures, the Hi-5 delivers.

Built-In Effects and Connectivity

The integrated reverb adds spacious depth to your sound, while the FX loop offers flexibility for integrating your favorite pedals or rack gear. You also have the option to engage Triode or Pentode modes, dialing in the perfect balance of headroom and harmonic response. The extension speaker output supports an 8-ohm cab, and a dedicated headphone jack provides silent practice capabilities.

Perfect for Studio and Home Use

With selectable low and high power modes, the Hi-5 is optimized for environments where volume control is crucial. You can enjoy genuine tube warmth and breakup at manageable levels. Its straightforward layout makes it a great tool for players of any experience level looking to add classic tones to their arsenal.

Built to Last with a Vintage Soul

Manufactured in 2021, this pre-owned unit shows no notable wear and maintains its rugged build quality. Like all Hiwatt gear, it’s crafted to endure the demands of frequent use while delivering consistent performance. Whether it's your first tube head or a portable complement to a larger rig, the Hi-5 offers timeless tone in a user-friendly package.

Specifications:

• Type: Amplifier Head

• Year: 2021

• Power Modes: Switchable full and half power

• EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Contour, Mid Boost

• Effects: Built-in Reverb, FX Loop (Send/Return)

• Inputs/Outputs: Guitar Input, Line Out, Headphones Out, Extension Speaker Out (8 ohm)

• Controls: Volume, Gain, Overdrive Gain, Select Switch (Normal/Overdrive), Standby, Power, Triode/Pentode Switch

This amplifier head ships fully insured with signature required.