The Hiwatt DR88 88W Head is a Hiwatt amplifier. Close alternatives include the Hiwatt High Tube 100 Head and the Hiwatt Custom Studio/Stage 20/40W Head. It pairs well with the Marshall Guv'nor and the Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb.
Hiwatt DR88 88W Head
Hiwatt · amplifier
The Hiwatt DR88 is an 88-watt, two-channel guitar amplifier head delivering Hiwatt's characteristic clean, powerful headroom and articulate tonal clarity at serious stage volume. Built for players wanting substantial clean power alongside the brand's renowned dynamic touch response, it represents one of Hiwatt's higher-output Custom series offerings.
- clarity
- articulate
- clean
- headroom
- gigging
- british
- breakup
- touch
Good for
- Live
Genres the Hiwatt DR88 88W Head is commonly used in
- Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Hiwatt DR88 88W Head
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
21% matchMarshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb brings the fuzzy it's missing
JHS Angry Charlie
JHS Pedals
21% matchHiwatt DR88 88W Head leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform JHS Angry Charlie wants
Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
16% matchEarthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt DR88 88W Head gives it exactly that
J. Rockett Airchild Six Sixty
J Rockett
13% matchInto Hiwatt DR88 88W Head, J. Rockett Airchild Six Sixty is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Catalinbread Cloak
Catalinbread
11% matchCatalinbread Cloak's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Hiwatt DR88 88W Head delivers it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
11% matchMXR Analog Delay is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt DR88 88W Head gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Hiwatt High Tube 100 Head
Hiwatt
70% similarityShared character: brand, gig, headroom
Hiwatt Custom Studio/Stage 20/40W Head
Hiwatt
62% similarityShared character: brand, gig, headroom
Hiwatt Shop 20 Combo 20W 1x12 Combo Amplifier
Hiwatt
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Two Rock Traditional Clean
amplifier
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Diezel VH-2 100 Watt Head
Diezel
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar S1-45
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Diezel BIG MAX
Diezel
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fryette Deliverance 120H II
Fryette
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead II
Fryette
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head
Revv
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat *PRE Order* Hot Cat Head
Bad Cat
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo
Bad Cat
92% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Hiwatt DR88 88W Head (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Hiwatt DR88 88W Head?+
The closest matches in character are the Hiwatt High Tube 100 Head, the Hiwatt Custom Studio/Stage 20/40W Head, the Hiwatt Shop 20 Combo 20W 1x12 Combo Amplifier.
What pairs well with the Hiwatt DR88 88W Head?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Guv'nor, Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb, JHS Angry Charlie — Marshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
Compare
- vs Hiwatt Shop 20 Combo 20W 1x12 Combo Amplifier
- vs Two Rock Traditional Clean
- vs Diezel VH-2 100 Watt Head