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Description
The Hiwatt Custom 50W 2X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp is a timeless piece of craftsmanship that seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. Designed for guitarists who crave both power and precision, this amp delivers rich, full-bodied tones that are as diverse as your musical ambitions. With its all-tube design, the Custom 50W ensures every note is articulated with clarity, whether you're playing in a small club or a large venue. This iconic amp is celebrated for its dynamic range and responsive feel, allowing you to explore everything from clean, shimmering highs to thunderous, growling lows.
Built with a rugged exterior and a classic styling, the Hiwatt Custom 50W is not just about looks; it's a workhorse ready for the road. The dual-channel configuration offers versatility, making it the perfect choice for guitarists who need to switch seamlessly between different soundscapes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate hobbyist, this amp is an inspiring partner in your musical journey.
Key Features:
- 50 watt all-tube power
- Built-in 2x12" speaker configuration
- Dual-channel operation for versatile sound options
- Classic vintage design with modern durability
- Renowned for exceptional tonal clarity and dynamic range
Videos
Brett Kingman
HIWATT CUSTOM 50 SA212 Combo - General demo (Strat) with and without effects
HIWATT CUSTOM 50 SA212 Combo - General demo (Strat) with and without effects
Brett Kingman
Hiwatt Custom 50 2x12 Combo Test
MGKraest
HIWATT Custom 50 SA212 Combo - General demo (Les Paul) with and without effects
Brett Kingman
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hiwatt Custom 50W 2X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp.
Features and functionality
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The amp has a parallel effects loop and spring reverb, maintaining tonal character even at low bedroom levels.
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The amp includes two distinct gain settings: vintage and heavy, but lacks a footswitch for toggling between these gain stages.
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The amp includes a line-out feature, allowing it to be connected to a PA system for live performances.
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The DR103/504 circuits provide exceptional clean pedal platforms, but explosive dynamics may sometimes make pedals sound harsh.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners suggest replacing the stock 12" speaker with Warehouse Guitar Speakers' British series for improved tonal range.
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Using a variac to ensure period-correct voltage can enhance the vintage sound quality by preventing tube and transformer wear.
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Vintage Hiwatt users may benefit from using vintage Mullard tubes, which last longer and enhance sound quality compared to modern tubes.
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Use cases and applications
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With its powerful clean channel and substantial headroom, this amp is suitable for small shows and band settings, and is lightweight enough for easy transport.
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The Hiwatt style amps, including Hi-Tone and Reeves, are favored for their ability to handle heavy, fuzzy doom sounds while remaining articulate.
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Build quality
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It has been clarified that the cabinet is made from particle board despite initial claims of birch construction.
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Comparisons
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Artist usage
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Noel used almost exclusively custom hiwatt 50 combo amps in the last few years live.
Both Albert and Nick of The Strokes used this amp.
Adam posts this image from their show in Italy and the amp shown on the right is a Hiwatt Custom 50W.
In the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown featuring King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Joey Walker is confirmed to be using a Hiwatt Custom 50W 2X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp, as discussed in the segment beginning at 13:07.
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In this article Mark Bowen's gear is listed near the bottom of the page including his Hiwatt Custom 50 SA212.
In the photo spread from the Oasis Live '25 reunion tour program, Gem Archer's gear is shown to include a Gibson Trini Lopez guitar and a Hiwatt Custom 50W 2X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp.
In an article from November 2007, The Cooks guitar tech Adam Stockdale talks about Hugh Harris' amp setup:
"Hugh runs two Hiwatt Custom 50s in the front, and he's got two 2x12 cabs for each of those," explains Adam. "One is in the bright channel and one is in the low channel, so that is the top of the sound and the middle of the sound. Then behind the Hiwatts at the back, he has a little hand-wired Marshall — a 20W thing that we just crank and let the valves do the work — and that provides the bass. So, if (front of house) are having trouble, they just adjust whichever one they want to get the right frequency, and get the best sound out front. They're just run through a five-way selector that goes into a line selector, which the guitar goes straight into. So, the signal to the amp is direct. There's a main pedal board in one of the loops and then I put a spare pedal board in the second loop — in case anything goes wrong — so they can just switch between. They've got a lot going on, but it's the safest way."
The original article can be found here.
Hugh's Hiwatt Custom amps are white, as seen in the source pic.
In this performance of Chelsea Dagger at the 2007 V Festival, you can see a Hiwatt combo behind Jon Fratelli.
According to this page of Michael Wilton's website, he uses a Hiwatt Custom 50W 2x12 Tube amp.
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This picture shows Kieran's brand new Hiwatt Custom 50. It has been customised to say "Different Creature" in reference to their second album.
"I used mostly my two Hiwatt Custom 50 combos and recorded them with Audio-Technica AT4081 ribbon mics."
Album Usage
The Hiwatt Custom 50W 2X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp has been featured on the following albums:
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