For the tube amp lover who prefers the rich, uninhibited tone of pure Class A, check out the HIWATT Custom 20. Powered by EL-84 power tubes (2) and utilizing a gain controlled preamp in addition to its point-to-point wiring, with three 12AX7 tubes, the Custom 20 serves jazz, pop and rock guitarists alike.A look inside the amplifier reveals point-to-point hand wiring, turret tag boards (no printed circuits), and hand laced wiring harnesses. The power and output transformers are manufactured by Partridge, the original 1970's supplier to the original design sheets. The components and wires are the modern available equivalents of the vintage components, 1-watt carbon resistors, and wound polyester capacitors being used throughout.
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