What tubes does the Hiwatt Custom 20 use?

The Hiwatt Custom 20 uses 3× ECC83 preamp tubes and 2× EL34 power tubes.

When was the Hiwatt Custom 20 produced?

The Hiwatt Custom 20 was produced 1980s–present.

Hiwatt Custom 20 preset

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The Hiwatt Custom 20 is a compact 20-watt version of the legendary Hiwatt DR series. Built with the same meticulous point-to-point wiring philosophy as the DR103, it delivers sparkling clean headroom and crisp British tone in a smaller package.

Years produced: 1980s–present
Made in: UK
Wattage: 20W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 3× ECC83
Power tubes: 2× EL34

Tags: british, clean, vintage, low-wattage.

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