Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head
The Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head brings classic British guitar tone into a smaller, easier to carry package. It delivers the punch, clarity, and rich detail Hiwatt amps are known for, while giving you the choice of 20 watts for gigs or 0.5 watts for quieter playing and recording. With Normal and Brilliant channels, a flexible EQ, and plenty of volume control, this amp can work just as well at home as it can on stage.
Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head Review
The Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head is built around the legendary preamp and tone stack found in the DR103 and DR504. Its original linked input circuit is based on the famous modification associated with Pink Floyd, helping create a fuller and more forward response. The amp also features three ECC83 tubes, one ECC81 tube, and two EL84 output tubes, giving it the lively response and natural breakup players expect from a classic tube amp.
One of the biggest advantages is the switchable power output. Run it at 20 watts when you need more headroom and volume for a club or rehearsal, then drop it to 0.5 watts when recording or playing at home. The Normal and Brilliant channels offer different ways to shape your guitar tone, while the shared three band EQ and Presence control make it easy to fine tune the response. A Master Volume adds even more control when you want to push the amp without overwhelming the room.
The Little Rig is also designed for serious use. Its rugged 18mm birch ply construction helps it handle life on the road, while world voltage and impedance selectors make it suitable for touring. Hiwatt builds each amplifier in its Custom Shops, with hand wiring and original Partridge spec English transformers. For players who want authentic Hiwatt character without hauling around a large amplifier head, this compact rig is a very appealing choice.
Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head Features
- Classic Hiwatt tone in a smaller, portable amplifier head
- Switch between 20 watts for gigs and 0.5 watts for quieter playing
- Normal and Brilliant channels give you two useful tone options
- Linked inputs help create a fuller and more powerful guitar sound
- Optional Fat Switch adds more low end and extra volume
- Rugged birch ply construction makes it ready for the road
Hiwatt DR20/0.5 The Little Rig Custom Guitar Amplifier Head Specs
- Switchable 20W or 0.5W output power
- Three ECC83 (12AX7) and one ECC81 (12AT7) preamp tubes
- Two EL84 output tubes
- Normal and Brilliant inputs plus Linked input
- Two 1/4 inch speaker outputs
- Shared Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence controls
- Master Volume, Standby, and Mains controls
- Switchable 4 ohm, 8 ohm, or 16 ohm speaker impedance
- Rugged 18mm birch ply construction
- Original Partridge spec English transformers
- Hand wired in Hiwatt Custom Shops
- World voltage and impedance selectors
