Hiwatt Bulldog 440H 400 W
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Hiwatt
https://www. hiwatt.co.uk
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Bulldog 440 is rooted in Hiwatt's DNA: a philosophy focused on headroom, clarity, and robustness, designed to withstand touring. This version modernizes the approach with a Class D power section to gain practicality, while retaining the core idea of the series: a bass amp that remains clear, stable, and straightforward, even when the stage (or the drummer) steps up a notch.
Who This Amp Is For
The Hiwatt Bulldog 440 is tailored for bassists seeking a bass amp head that is simple to dial in but capable of high precision. It suits both intermediate musicians wanting a "real" stage sound and professionals in rehearsal and concert settings, especially if you use pedals (drive, compressor, preamp, octaver) and need a clean and reliable foundation. Its character, both firm and defined, makes it particularly comfortable in rock, pop, funk, reggae, modern metal (if shaped with pedals), and any situation where the bass must remain intelligible in a dense mix.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass amp head | Number of channels | 1 |
| Technology | Solid state | EQ | 7-band |
| Input | aux minijack, instrument jack | Headphone output | Yes |
| Output | XLR DI, Headphone, Cabinet 2 x Speakon, Line out jack | Color | Black |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Finishing | Black tolex |
| Effects loop | No | Power output | 400 W |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 4 Ω | Weight | 17.5 kg |
| Attenuator | No | Dimensions (mm) | 233 x 582 x 315 |
| Category | Amplifier | ||
Questions frequently asked
What power and speaker impedance are required for the Hiwatt Bulldog 440H head?
The rated power is 400 W. Both Speakon outputs require a minimum load of 4 ohms.
Does the Hiwatt Bulldog 440H have a DI output and a headphone jack?
It features a balanced XLR DI output, a headphone output, a Line Out jack, and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input.
How does the 7-band EQ and limiter work?
The EQ combines Bass and Treble controls with an activatable 7-band graphic EQ. This allows more precise targeting of frequencies, especially low-mids or room resonances. The bypassable limiter helps maintain a clean attack at high levels.
Can an active bass be connected to this amp?
The 6.35 mm jack instrument input accepts both passive and active basses. No effects loop is integrated, which means pedals must be placed directly before the instrument input.
What is the weight of this Hiwatt bass amp head?
Weighing 17.5 kg, this model measures 233 × 582 × 315 mm. It features a black tolex finish.
