Hiwatt London 12W 1X6,5" Bt White
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Hiwatt is one of the names that shaped the DNA of the British sound: amps born in the vibrant rock scene of the 1960s, known for their clarity, punch, and very "straight" response to playing. The London 12 continues this lineage with a modern and accessible approach: a compact combo, easy to dial in, designed to quickly deliver a true musical character without unnecessary complexity. It is an ideal entry point into the Hiwatt universe, with current features (Bluetooth, headphone) focused on practicality and immediate enjoyment.
Who This Amp Is For
The Hiwatt London 12 primarily targets the beginner and casual guitarist who wants an easy, inspiring amp with enough power to avoid sounding "small." It is perfectly suited for home use (working on chords, rhythm, nuances), for lessons, and jams at reasonable volume, while remaining versatile enough to cover several styles. In terms of genres, it feels at home in pop, rock, indie, blues, and anything that requires a clear clean tone and a responsive crunch. Thanks to the headphone output and Aux input, it also becomes an excellent practice tool for syncing your playing with a metronome, playlists, or backing tracks.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar combo | EQ | 2 channels |
| Technology | Solid state | Headphone output | Mini jack, Yes |
| Input | jack, minijack | Color | White |
| Output | Minijack | Power output | 12 W |
| Cabinet | Straight | Weight | 2.85 kg |
| Category | Amplifier | Dimensions (mm) | 252 x 203 x 125 |
| Speaker diameter | 6,5" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Hiwatt London 12 suitable for home practice?
Its 12 W power and 6.5-inch speaker are designed for home practice, lessons, and jams at reasonable volume. A mini-jack 3.5 mm headphone output allows silent playing without speaker output. The amp weighs only 2.85 kg.
What sound does the Clean/Crunch mode offer?
The Clean/Crunch voicing provides clear tones for arpeggios and pop rhythms, then a grittier edge for rock riffs and blues. The gain control adjusts the amount of saturation, while the volume controls the overall level.
Can a phone be connected via Bluetooth on this amp?
The Bluetooth function allows streaming music or backing tracks from a compatible device. A 3.5 mm mini-jack Aux input is also available to connect a wired audio source.
What connectivity is available on the London 12?
The instrument input uses a 6.35 mm jack for the guitar. Connectivity also includes a 3.5 mm mini-jack Aux input and a 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output.
Does the Hiwatt London 12 equalization allow tone adjustment?
A 2-band EQ lets you adjust brightness and body. These settings work together with the Gain and Volume controls to tailor the response for single-coil or humbucker pickups.



