Hiwatt Hi-5 1 x 12" Combo - FX Loop, Tube Boost + Overdrive 2026

The Hi-5 is one of the most popular of our Tube Series amplifier, loved by players ranging from professionals to beginners. For 2026 we've decided to pack even more value and versatility into this little 5 watt powerhouse and added channel switching, a tube boost for even more gain and presence, and a post-preamp Effects Loop. Compact and engineered for professional sound quality - hear the BIG difference this small amp can produce.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

• — Big fun, serious tones.
• — British Engineered with one EL84 and one 12AX7 (ECC83).
• — Touch sensitive Cathode Biased (Class A) Tube Amplification.
• — Birch ply construction for Durability and sonic stability.
• — 2-Channel lightweight monster with bark to match the bite.
• — Clean Channel voiced for the classic Hiwatt clean tone: sparkly, present, punchy, full, and forward.
• — Overdrive Channel delivers sweet, saturated versatility, ranging from smooth, lightly compressed breakup to aggressive growl and chug.
• — Maintains touch sensitivity and clarity from crystal clean through high-gain.
• — Ideal lightweight and versatile companion for practice, performance, and studio recording sessions.
• — Now with a valve-powered boost, crystal clean effects loop, and channel-switching.
• — Paired with our specially-voiced Octapulse100-12 speaker for extra volume and headroom.
• — Footswitch required: FS202-LJ-Hi-5.