Hiwatt Leeds 25W
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Leeds 25R embodies the "British sound" spirit cherished by Hiwatt, with a deliberate nod to a legendary live recording. Designed as a small but serious amp head, it targets guitarists seeking a classic character and a great dynamic feel while benefiting from a modern platform (class D, effects loop, built-in reverb) that's easy to take anywhere.
Who This Amp Is For
This amp head is made for guitarists from beginner to advanced level looking for a simple-to-use amp that's expressive enough to work on playing and nuances. It works very well for rehearsals and small to medium venues with a suitable cabinet, and is also relevant for home studio thanks to its headphone output and auxiliary input for playing along with backing tracks. Style-wise, it's comfortable in rock, blues-rock, pop, indie, and any genre where you want spotless cleans and an organic crunch that responds to picking attack and guitar volume.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb, Preamp, Selector | Pedalboard included | No |
| Category | Guitar amp head | Category | Amplifier |
| Technology | Solid state | Number of channels | 2 |
| Input | jack, aux minijack, effect loop jack | EQ | 3 channels |
| Output | Stereo minijack for headset, Cabinet jack | Headphone output | Mini jack, Yes |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Color | Black |
| Effects loop | Yes | Power output | 25 W |
| Reverb | Yes | Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Footswitch input | Yes | Dimensions (mm) | 160 x 370 x 230 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Hiwatt Leeds 25W suitable for rehearsals and small venues?
Its 25 W power and 4 to 8 ohms compatible speaker output make it suitable for rehearsals as well as small to medium venues, with an appropriate cabinet. The head weighs only 3.9 kg for easy transport.
What sounds do the Clean and Overdrive channels offer?
The Clean channel has a dedicated volume control and produces clear, articulate tones. The Overdrive channel is adjusted with Gain, Contour, and Volume controls to achieve a more or less intense British crunch. The 3-band EQ allows adjustment of bass, mids, and treble according to the speaker cabinet used.
Can effects be connected in the Leeds 25R’s effects loop?
A Send/Return effects loop with jacks allows insertion of effects such as delay and reverb after the preamp. A spring reverb is already built into the amplifier.
What headphone and auxiliary connections are available?
The stereo headphone output uses a 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphone listening. A 3.5 mm Aux input is provided to play backing tracks from an external source.
Which footswitch is compatible with this Hiwatt head?
The footswitch input accepts the MHI FS201, available as an option. This pedalboard allows selection between the Clean and Overdrive channels and activation of the reverb.
