Hiwatt built its reputation on massive clean headroom and uncompromising response, and the Hiwatt Super-Hi 50 channels that heritage into a formidable modern high-gain platform. Based on the Custom Super-Hi, this 50W tube head combines Hiwatt's trademark clarity and punch with a cascaded preamp designed for everything from muscular crunch to dense, saturated distortion. Two channels feature independent Gain and Master controls, while the footswitchable, channel-independent Super-Hi boost pushes either voice into another level of saturation for four distinct gain and volume combinations. A pair of EL34 power tubes provides generous headroom and a sharp, immediate response, complemented by three-band EQ, Presence and Depth controls for precise tonal shaping. A clean post-preamp effects loop keeps modulation and time-based effects clear after the gain stages, completing a powerful high-gain Hiwatt built for modern stages and studios.

Dual Gain Channels for Four Levels of Saturation

Four ECC83 preamp tubes drive the Super-Hi 50's cascaded-gain architecture, giving both channels the range to move from articulate crunch into increasingly saturated high-gain territory. Gain One and Gain Two each feature dedicated Gain and Master controls, allowing their drive levels and output volumes to be balanced independently for contrasting rhythm, lead or alternate gain sounds. From there, the channel-independent Super-Hi boost can push either voice deeper into saturation, effectively expanding the two-channel layout into four distinct gain and volume states. Both channel selection and the Super-Hi boost are footswitchable, putting that range within immediate reach while preserving the tight response and note definition that keep complex chords and fast passages articulate under heavy gain.

50W EL34 Power for Headroom, Punch and Immediate Response

A pair of EL34 output tubes drives the Super-Hi 50's commanding 50W power section, providing plenty of headroom and a sharp, immediate response that keeps its cascaded preamp tones controlled and articulate at performance volumes. Tight low-end punch provides a solid foundation beneath heavy saturation, while the amp's responsive character preserves definition through complex chords and fast passages. Bass, Middle and Treble controls provide familiar core EQ shaping, with Presence adding control over upper-frequency bite and immediacy. A dedicated Depth control extends that shaping into the low end, letting players fine-tune resonance and weight to suit different guitars, cabinets and playing environments.

Post-Preamp Effects Loop for Clear Effects Integration

With so much of the Super-Hi 50's character generated through cascaded preamp gain, Hiwatt places its effects loop after the preamp to give modulation, delay and reverb a clean path around the amp's most heavily saturated stages. This placement helps time-based effects retain clarity and separation rather than being driven through the preamp distortion, making it easier to build detailed high-gain sounds without sacrificing ambience or movement. Dedicated send and return connections provide straightforward integration with pedalboards and outboard effects, while dual 1/4" speaker outputs offer flexible connection to compatible cabinets. Together with footswitchable channel and boost control, the loop makes the Super-Hi 50 a practical centerpiece for modern high-gain rigs.

Modern High Gain With Full-Power Hiwatt Authority

For players who want serious saturation without sacrificing headroom, punch or definition, the Hiwatt Super-Hi 50 brings the brand's famously responsive character deep into modern high-gain territory. Its cascaded preamp and independent channel controls provide enough range to build contrasting rhythm and lead voices, while the Super-Hi boost adds another level of intensity without complicating the interface. A commanding EL34 power section keeps those sounds immediate and controlled at performance volumes, with flexible low-end shaping and an effects-friendly signal path ready for demanding rigs. Powerful, articulate and unapologetically aggressive, the Super-Hi 50 offers a distinctly Hiwatt approach to the modern high-gain tube head.