Yes, it djents.

Classic Hiwatt at its core, the Super-Hi 50 is a hot-rodded, extreme hi-gain firebreather designed by heavy-metal Mike Fortin. Clarity, punch, string definition, and tight low-end are at the focus of this amp's design, making it especially suited for drop tunings and extended-range instruments.

Features:

  • Four cascading gain stages with an additional boost provided by the Custom Shop SUPER-HI Footswitch (included).
  • Independent gain and master volume controls for both channels.
  • Extreme high-gain tones that don’t fall apart. Push this beast to your heart’s content, maintaining constant clarity, articulation, and responsiveness, especially in low tunings.
  • Hiwatt’s premier offering for low tunings, baritone, and extended-range instruments.
  • Effects loop running after the high-gain preamp section for lush time-based or modulation effects.

Specifications:

  • Wattage: 50W.
  • Channels: Gain 1, Gain 2.
  • Inputs: Single Input — Channels switched with the Custom Shop Super-Hi Footswitch (included), 1/4" Footswitch Input.
  • Output: 2 x 1/4" Speaker Out.
  • Preamp Valves: 4 x ECC83 (12AX7).
  • Output Valves: 2 x EL34.
  • Controls: Gain 1, Gain 2, 3-Band EQ shared by both channels (Bass, Treble, Middle), Presence (Treble Boost shared by both channels), Master Volume 1, Master Volume 2, Standby On/Off, Mains On/Off.
  • Impedance: Switchable using Impedance Selector on the rear panel — 4 Ω, 8 Ω, or 16 Ω.
  • Road Ready — Rugged 18mm Birch-Ply Construction.
  • Band Ready — “Soak Tested” by our Custom Shop Technicians.
  • Touring Ready — World Voltage and Impedance Selectors.
  • Based on Hiwatt’s original circuit, designed by Dave Reeves.
  • Original Partridge-spec English transformers.
  • Meticulously hand-wired to Harry Joyce’s exacting military standards.
  • GBProudly manufactured in the Hiwatt Custom Shops.

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • SUPER-HI-50H-U
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2026

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