Hiwatt Cab Hg212
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Manufacturer Information
Hiwatt
https://www. hiwatt.co.uk
sales@hiwatt.co.uk
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Hiwatt established itself in the 1960s with a very "engineering" approach to sound: robustness, headroom, and exemplary clarity within a band. The brand's cabinets became famous for their ability to stay defined at high volumes, with a tight response and projection that naturally cuts through drums and bass. The HG continues this tradition: a cabinet designed to deliver a massive and sharp sound, faithful to the British DNA, while remaining practical thanks to the 1x12 format.
Who This Amp Is For
This cabinet is aimed at guitarists (and users of heads and combos with speaker outputs) seeking a speaker with a strong character, capable of remaining clear both in rehearsal and on stage. It is also very well suited for studio use: the 12-inch format is a standard for miking, and the rigid construction helps achieve a precise capture, with clean lows and well-defined attacks. Style-wise, it excels wherever definition and presence are needed: rock, hard rock, blues with muscle, indie, punk, but also modern pop when you want a firm clean and a crunch that "snaps".
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar cabinet | Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Input | jack | Number of speakers | 2 |
| Output | Jack | Headphone output | No |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Color | Black |
| Cabinet | Straight | Power output | 150 W |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω | Weight | 22.6 kg |
| Category | Amplifier | Dimensions (mm) | 540 x 680 x 290 |
Questions frequently asked
What impedance is required to connect this Hiwatt cabinet?
The specified impedance is 8 ohms. The amplifier head used must have a speaker output compatible with this value.
Is the Hiwatt Cab Hg212 equipped with two 12-inch speakers?
This straight cabinet houses two 12-inch speakers, with the specified reference being Hiwatt Octapulse 100. Its total power is rated at 150 W.
Can a second cabinet be connected to the HG212?
A Link output on a 6.35 mm mono jack allows chaining of a second cabinet. The main input is also a 6.35 mm mono jack.
What sound does the Hiwatt HG212 cabinet deliver?
The 18 mm birch plywood enclosure promotes tight lows and defined attacks. The mids are described as present, while the highs retain clarity for crunches and dense overdriven tones.
What are the dimensions and weight of the cabinet?
The dimensions are 540 × 680 × 290 mm and the weight is 22.6 kg. This build is based on traditional methods and an 18 mm birch plywood enclosure.
