Hiwatt Hi-5 5W 1X12"
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Hiwatt
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Hiwatt is a benchmark of British sound, renowned for its powerful cleans, generous headroom, and clarity even at high volumes. The Hi-5 12" continues this legacy by offering a compact format designed for daily playing, recording, and backstage use, while adding a high-gain channel that is more aggressive than what is usually associated with classic Hiwatt tones. This model is appreciated in studios and backstage, notably by artists such as The Killers, Eagles of Death Metal, and Loathe.
Who This Amp Is For
The Hiwatt Hi-5 12" targets guitarists who want a true tube tone without relying on a large stack: from intermediate to advanced levels, it is ideal for home practice (headphone jack + Aux input), recording inspired takes, or handling rehearsal sessions at reasonable volumes. In terms of styles, it covers rock, indie, hard rock, and more modern territories (dense distortion), while maintaining a clean sound suitable for pedals, arpeggios, and punchy rhythm parts.
Technical specifications
| Effects | EQ | Pedalboard included | No |
| Category | Guitar combo | Category | Amplifier |
| Technology | Tubes | Number of channels | 1 |
| Input | jack, aux minijack | Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Output | Cabinet 3 x jack | Number of speakers | 1 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | EQ | 2 channels |
| Effects loop | Yes | Headphone output | Mini jack, Yes |
| Reverb | No | Color | Black |
| Footswitch input | No | Finishing | Black tolex |
| Amp tubes | EL84 | MIDI | No |
| Pre-amp tubes | ECC83 | Power output | 5 W |
| Cabinet | Straight | Weight | 13.2 kg |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω | Dimensions (mm) | 480 x 375 x 230 |
| Speaker | Close | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Hiwatt Hi-5 5W 1x12" suitable for home playing?
Its 5W tube power, combined with a mini-jack headphone output and a 3.5mm Aux input, meets the needs for home practice. The 12-inch Octapulse 12-100 speaker is mounted in a closed cabinet.
What sound does the high-gain channel offer?
The high-gain channel delivers dense distortion suitable for tight rhythms and leads. The closed cabinet enhances punch and maintains tight lows.
Can an external speaker cabinet be connected to this amp?
Three speaker outputs are provided: one 8 ohm output and two outputs allowing connection of a 4 ohm cabinet or two 8 ohm cabinets. The internal speaker impedance is 8 ohms. The configuration must respect the indicated impedances.
Is there an effects loop and reverb?
An effects loop is built-in for connecting external effects. No reverb is included.
Which tubes equip the Hi-5?
The power amplification is based on an EL84 tube and a ECC83 tube for preamplification.
