This Tiny Amp Sounds WAY Bigger Than It Should… | Hiwatt Hi-5

Can a 5-watt amp really deliver proper British tone? In this review Sam Bell takes a closer look at the Hiwatt Hi-5 Combo, a compact all-tube amp designed to bring classic Hiwatt clean tones and usable overdrive into a small, studio-friendly format. Featuring a 5W Class A tube design with ECC83 and EL84 valves, the Hi-5 delivers touch-sensitive response, dynamic feel, and the clarity Hiwatt is known for, all at volumes suitable for home, rehearsal, and recording environments. With two channels (clean and overdrive), this amp covers everything from sparkling, punchy cleans to saturated crunch and modern gain, while maintaining note definition and responsiveness. If you’re looking for a compact tube amp that delivers real valve tone without the volume problem, this is one worth checking out. Learn more here: https://britampco.co.uk/hiwatt/shop/d... Subscribe to Guitar Interactive to stay up to date with all the latest gear news, reviews, interviews and guitar lessons. #hiwatt #guitaramp #guitars Intro Playing 00:00 Intro 01:43 HiWatt Hi5Specs 02:12 Clean Tones 04:10 Overdriven Tones 05:57 Boost Function 09:07 Boosting with Pedals 10:17 More Pedals into the Amp 11:24 Sams Thoughts 12:34 FREE Music news direct to your inbox! Get the music & guitar news you'll actually WANT to read about! The latest guitar news, artist interviews, gear reviews and in-depth music features, delivered straight to your inbox FREE: https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine... Don’t miss a thing! Get the Guitar Interactive Newsletter — The World's No.1 Free Digital Guitar Magazine. FOLLOW US On Social Media Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/iguitarmag?... Find us on social media: Twitter:   / iguitarmag   Instagram:   / guitarinteractivemagazine   Facebook:   / guitarinteractivemagazine