Hiwatt T40/20H 40W

Name: T40/20H 40W
Brand: Hiwatt
SKU: 402725
Price: 779.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 402725

EAN : 5060737660170

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Information

Essential Information About the Hiwatt T40 Amp
• All-tube 40W / 20W: switch from a very clear and spacious clean tone to a more aggressive sound with increased crunch and compression.
• Two complementary channels (Normal / Overdrive): a Hiwatt-voiced preamp for definition, plus a responsive gain channel covering from edge-of-breakup to thicker saturations.
• True spring reverb + effects loop: an ideal pedal platform designed to maintain clarity even with delays and modulations.
• Redesigned EQ (T series revamped in 2024): expanded EQ range and "Tone Shift" control for finer midrange sculpting.

T40/20H 40W

779,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Hiwatt is part of the great tradition of British amplifiers renowned for their projection, power handling, and articulation. In this spirit, the T40 stands as a versatile model in the UK-designed T series, with a simple philosophy: a highly usable Normal channel for clean (or slight crunch) tones, a more generous Overdrive channel, and musician-oriented features (power reduction, spring reverb, effects loop). The 2024 series overhaul emphasizes a wider EQ control and a reworked gain channel to offer a broader saturation range without losing the typical precision expected from a Hiwatt circuit.

Who This Amp Is For

The Hiwatt T40 is aimed at guitarists seeking an all-tube amp capable of transitioning from studio to rehearsal and stage without compromise. At 40W, you benefit from a comfortable volume reserve and clear articulation for clean sounds, complex chords, and modulation pedals. At 20W, the amp becomes easier to "push": ideal for working on touch, achieving natural crunch, or regaining a spongier feel at more manageable volumes. Style-wise, it excels in rock, blues, indie, pop-rock, alternative, and broadly anywhere a dynamic, precise, and expressive foundation is sought.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Preamp, Looper	Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 Ω
Category	Guitar amp head	Pedalboard included	No
Technology	Tubes	Attenuator	Yes
Input	jack, aux minijack, effect loop jack, footswitch	Category	Amplifier
Output	DI jack, Cabinet jack	Number of channels	2
External cabinet output	Yes	EQ	3 channels
Effects loop	Yes	Headphone output	No
Reverb	Yes	Color	Black
Footswitch input	Yes	Power output	40 W
Amp tubes	4 x EL84	Weight	11.4 kg
Pre-amp tubes	12AU7, ECC82, 2 x ECC83	Dimensions (mm)	225 x 542 x 250

Questions frequently asked

Can the Hiwatt T40/20H switch from 40 W to 20 W?

The power output is switchable between 40 W and 20 W. The 40 W mode retains more headroom in clean tones, while the 20 W mode makes it easier to access crunch and natural compression.

What speaker impedance should be used with this Hiwatt head?

The 6.35 mm jack speaker output is intended for an 8-ohm speaker cabinet.

Does the Normal channel work well with overdrive and fuzz pedals?

The Normal channel is based on a preamp with 2 x ECC83 tubes, complemented by an ECC82/12AU7, and a power section with 4 x EL84 tubes. It is described as a suitable foundation for overdrives, fuzz, and boosts. The effects loop via jack also allows placing delay and reverb pedals after the preamp.

What channels and controls are available?

Two channels are available: Normal and Overdrive, each with its own gain control. A shared 3-band EQ includes Bass, Middle, and Treble, with a Tone Shift switch affecting the mids.