Hiwatt Pedalsmith 50W
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Hiwatt
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Pedalsmith 50 fits within the great tradition of British amps known for their massive clean, quick response, and ability to handle high volumes without breaking down. The "classic Hiwatt" DNA is found in the two-channel architecture and the very "instrument-first" approach: an amp that highlights playing, pickups, and right-hand technique rather than masking the signal.
Its positioning is clear: to offer a vintage sound and authentic playing feel, while adding the conveniences expected today (silent effects loop, inputs designed to simplify patching). It is a relevant solution for those seeking a characterful amp, reliable as a sonic foundation, and flexible enough to build "their" sound around a pedal chain.
Who This Amp Is For
The Pedalsmith 50 targets guitarists who want a solid, expressive, and highly dynamic foundation. It suits both intermediate musicians and professionals, especially if you enjoy shaping your tone at guitar volume and pick attack.
With its 50 watts of tube power, it is particularly suited for rehearsals and live performance, where power reserve and projection make a difference. In the studio, it shines for clean takes, edge-of-breakup, and crunch tones, as well as any setup where a clear, readable signal rich in harmonics is desired. Style-wise, it is comfortable in classic rock, blues-rock, indie, pop, post-rock, shoegaze (with pedals), and more broadly wherever a wide clean and organic crunch are sought.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar amp head | Category | Amplifier |
| Technology | Tubes | Number of channels | 2 |
| Input | 2 x jack | EQ | 3-band + presence |
| Output | 8 Ω cabinet jack, 16 Ω cabinet jack | Headphone output | No |
| Effects loop | Yes | Color | Black |
| Reverb | No | Finishing | Black tolex |
| Footswitch input | No | Power output | 50 W |
| Amp tubes | 2 x EL34 | Weight | 16.7 kg |
| Pre-amp tubes | 12AX7, 2 x ECC83 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the power of the Hiwatt Pedalsmith 50?
The 50-watt power is provided by two EL34 tubes. This reserve is suitable for rehearsals and stage setups requiring significant projection.
What sound do the Normal and Brilliant channels offer?
The Normal channel delivers a rounder and denser texture, while the Brilliant channel emphasizes brightness and clarity. Both channels have separate volume controls.
Can effects pedals be used with this Hiwatt head?
A silent effects loop allows the insertion of delays, reverbs, or modulations after the preamp. It facilitates clean processing when the amp is set to crunch.
Which speakers are compatible with the speaker outputs?
The speaker outputs on jack are designed for 8 Ω or 16 Ω cabinets. A matching load must be connected to the output used.
Does the Pedalsmith 50 have reverb, a footswitch, or a headphone output?
No reverb, footswitch connection, nor headphone jack is integrated. However, the controls include two Master Volumes and a 3-band EQ with presence.
