Hiwatt Super Leeds 150W
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Essential Information About the Super Leeds 150 Amp
Essential Information About the Super Leeds 150 Amp
- Up to 150 watts and a large headroom reserve: clarity and precision even at stage volume.
- Two channels (Clean / Overdrive) with dedicated 3-band EQ to switch from crystal-clear sound to fierce saturation at the flick of a switch.
- Built-in spring reverb and effects loop: a complete setup, ready for pedals, rack units, and demanding stages.
- Modern connectivity (3.5mm Aux input, headphone output, DI output) for easy rehearsing, recording, and silent playing with headphones.
Manufacturer Information
Hiwatt
https://www. hiwatt.co.uk
sales@hiwatt.co.uk
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Super Leeds 150 embodies the spirit of classic British rock tones, with a name clearly nodding to a legendary live album from the 70s. Designed as the big brother of the Leeds 50, it carries forward the same philosophy while stepping up in size and authority: more power, oversized transformers, and stable performance when volume and dynamics increase.
Who This Amp Is For
This amp targets the guitarist (or musician seeking a very solid foundation) who wants a professional sound for rehearsals and especially on stage, with enough headroom to stay defined in an energetic band. It is particularly suited for styles that demand both a full clean and a powerful saturation: classic rock, hard rock, punk, alternative, stoner, blues rock, and any context where pick attack clarity is essential. In the studio, its power and clarity also make it an excellent platform for shaping tone via pedals, EQ, and direct inputs.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb, Looper | Pedalboard included | No |
| Category | Guitar amp head | Category | Amplifier |
| Technology | Solid state | Number of channels | 2 |
| Input | jack, aux minijack, effect loop jack, footswitch | EQ | 3 channels |
| Output | DI jack, Headphone, 4 Ω cabinet 2 x jack | Headphone output | Yes |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Color | Black |
| Effects loop | Yes | Power output | 150 W |
| Reverb | Yes | Weight | 15.15 kg |
| Footswitch input | Yes | Dimensions (mm) | 255 x 630 x 275 |
Questions frequently asked
What power does the Hiwatt Super Leeds 150 deliver?
The rated power is 150 W, with sufficient headroom suitable for rehearsals and high-volume stage settings. Oversized transformers contribute to the stability of the response when dynamics increase.
What controls are available on the Overdrive channel?
The Overdrive channel includes a volume, Gain 1, Gain 2, a Contour control linked to Gain 2, and a Gain Flavor selector. A dedicated 3-band EQ allows adjustment of treble, middle, and bass independently from the Clean channel.
Is it possible to use headphones and an auxiliary audio source?
A headphone output and a 3.5 mm minijack Aux input are provided for working with backing tracks.
What speaker connectivity does this 150 W head offer?
Two speaker outputs on 4 Ω jacks allow connection to an external speaker cabinet. The head also has a DI output on a jack.
Can the reverb and channels be footswitch controlled?
A footswitch input is provided for controlling distortion and reverb. No foot controller is included. The Send/Return effects loop on jacks facilitates adding external delays, modulations, or reverbs.



