Hiwatt Hi-5 Class A Tube 2-Channel Guitar 5W Amplifier Head with Overdrive, 5 Watts

Hiwatt Hi-5 5W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

The Hiwatt Hi-5 5W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head is a compact two-channel Class A amp powered by one ECC83/12AX7 preamp valve and one EL84 output valve. It combines Clean and Overdrive channels with a valve-powered boost, shared 2-band EQ, post-preamp effects loop, and flexible 4- or 8-ohm speaker connections.

The Clean channel provides its own volume control, while the Overdrive section adds dedicated Gain and Volume controls for moving from mild breakup into more aggressive drive. Bass and Treble EQ shape both channels, and the tube boost adds additional gain and presence. This compact 5W tube guitar head suits home practice, recording sessions, rehearsals, and lower-volume performance rigs.

Speaker connectivity accommodates a single 8-ohm cabinet, a single 4-ohm cabinet, or two 8-ohm cabinets when connected according to the designated outputs. A 3.5 mm auxiliary input supports external playback sources, while the post-preamp effects loop integrates compatible pedals and processors after the preamp stage. Birch-ply construction completes a portable amplifier platform designed around a traditional cathode-biased tube circuit.

Key Features

• 5W Class A Tube Amplification: Uses a cathode-biased valve circuit suited to practice, recording, and compact performance setups.
• Clean and Overdrive Channels: Provides separate volume control for each channel plus dedicated Overdrive Gain adjustment.
• Valve-Powered Boost: Adds extra gain and presence for more aggressive guitar tones.
• ECC83 and EL84 Valves: Combines one ECC83/12AX7 preamp tube with one EL84 output tube.
• Shared 2-Band EQ: Bass and Treble controls shape both Clean and Overdrive channels.
• Post-Preamp Effects Loop: Integrates compatible external effects after the amplifier's preamp stage.
• Flexible Speaker Outputs: Supports compatible 4-ohm and 8-ohm cabinet configurations.
• Footswitch Compatibility: Works with the Hiwatt FS202LJ-HI-5 for remote channel and boost switching.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Guitar Amplifier Head
• Amplifier Type: Tube
• Output Power: 5W
• Bias/Operating Class: Cathode Biased Class A
• Channels: Clean, Overdrive
• Preamp Valve: 1 x ECC83 (12AX7)
• Output Valve: 1 x EL84
• Clean Channel Control: Volume
• Overdrive Channel Controls: Gain, Volume
• Equalization: Shared 2-Band EQ
• EQ Controls: Bass, Treble
• Boost: Valve-Powered Boost
• Channel Selection: Clean/Overdrive Toggle
• Effects Loop: Post-Preamp Effects Loop
• Instrument Input: 1/4"
• Auxiliary Input: 3.5 mm
• Speaker Output: 1 x 1/4" for 1 x 8-Ohm Cabinet
• Additional Speaker Outputs: 2 x 1/4" for 1 x 4-Ohm or 2 x 8-Ohm Cabinets
• Supported Speaker Impedance: 4 or 8 Ohms, Depending on Output Configuration
• Compatible Footswitch: FS202LJ-HI-5
• Footswitch Functions: Channel, Tube Boost
• Power Controls: Mains On/Off, Standby On/Off
• Construction: Birch Ply
• Color: Black
• Width: 14.6"
• Height: 7.7"
• Depth: 9.1"
• Weight: 12.5 lb
• Model: HI5H-U
• UPC: 5060737660132