Hiwatt Custom 20

Name: Custom 20
Brand: Hiwatt
SKU: 426368
Price: 3549.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 426368

EAN : 5060737660552

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Information

Essential Information About the "Custom 20" Amp
• All-tube 20 W combo with 2 x EL84 and 3 x 12AX7 delivering a reactive and musical "British" tone.
• 1x12-inch Fane Acoustics F25 speaker in an open-back cabinet: natural projection, present mids, perfect for club or studio use.
• 2 channels and versatile voicings: Gain with push/pull "Boost" and "Bright" switch, shared 3-band EQ + Master Volume.
• Simple and efficient connectivity: Hi/Low inputs, 3 dedicated speaker outputs for 4/8/16 ohms, compact and robust design.

Custom 20

3.549,00 €VAT incl.

3,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The "Custom 20" follows the tradition of 1x12 tube combos inspired by British circuits from the 60s and 70s. With its 20 watts, it sits between a high-end rehearsal amp and a "club" stage tool capable of handling pedals while maintaining a strong character.

Who This Amp Is For

Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a portable combo powerful enough for band use. Excellent in studio for its rich dynamics, very comfortable in rehearsal and club stage settings. Its playground covers blues, classic rock, indie, and pop, with snappy cleans and expressive crunch tones; driven by the boost, it easily tackles muscular classic rock.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar combo	Category	Amplifier
Technology	Tubes	Number of channels	2
Input	2 x jack	Speaker diameter	12"
Output	Cabinet 3 x jack	Number of speakers	1
External cabinet output	No	EQ	3 channels
Effects loop	No	Headphone output	No
Reverb	No	Color	Black
Footswitch input	No	Finishing	Black tolex
Amp tubes	2 x EL84	MIDI	No
Pre-amp tubes	3 x 12AX7	Power output	20 W
Cabinet	Straight	Weight	20 kg
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 Ω	Dimensions (mm)	497 x 250 x 490
Speaker	Open

Questions frequently asked

Is the Hiwatt Custom 20 powerful enough for playing in a band?

Its 20 W tube output and two EL84 tubes make it suitable for rehearsals and club gigs. The moderate headroom allows the power stage to be driven for progressive compression and crunch.

What sound does the combo produce with its Fane speaker?

The open-back cabinet houses a 12-inch 8-ohm Fane Acoustics F25 speaker. The reported response combines a bright clean tone, singing mids, and solid low end, while the Gain Boost adds more pronounced saturation.

Is there an effects loop or reverb?

There is no effects loop, reverb, headphone jack, footswitch connection, or MIDI interface built-in. Overdrive, delay, and modulation pedals should therefore be connected up front, before the two Hi/Low jack inputs.

How to adjust the crunch on this amp?

The preamp with 3 x 12AX7 tubes offers a gain control with a push/pull 'Gain Boost' function, a Master Volume, and Bass, Middle, Treble EQ. A Bright switch is available to brighten the high end, especially at low gain.