The Hiwatt Leeds AC60 is a Hiwatt amplifier. Close alternatives include the Hiwatt DR504 Combo 1x12 and the Hiwatt Leeds GO40. It pairs well with the Greer Mizuki blue and the Xotic BB Preamp.
Hiwatt Leeds AC60
Hiwatt · amplifier
The Hiwatt Leeds AC60 is a 60-watt all-tube guitar amplifier from the Hiwatt Leeds series, a more accessible product line below the flagship Custom DR series. At 60W the Leeds AC60 provides stage-capable British tube amp output with Hiwatt voicing in a practical format. The Leeds series makes Hiwatt-character British tube amplification available at accessible price points.
- british
- hiwatt tone
- bright
- punchy
- crunch
- hiwatt leeds ac60
- leeds ac60
- hiwatt voice
Good for
- Live
- Worship
Pedals that stack with the Hiwatt Leeds AC60
Greer Mizuki blue
Greer
26% matchGreer Mizuki blue's warm balances out the bright tone
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
23% matchXotic BB Preamp's smooth balances out the bright tone
EarthQuaker Devices White Light
EarthQuaker Devices
21% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices White Light after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
BBE OptiComp
Bbe
18% matchInto Hiwatt Leeds AC60, BBE OptiComp is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Wampler Latitude Deluxe Tremolo
Wampler
16% matchHiwatt Leeds AC60 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Wampler Latitude Deluxe Tremolo wants
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
15% matchMXR Analog Delay is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt Leeds AC60 gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Universal Audio Golden Reverberator
Universal Audio
14% matchUniversal Audio Golden Reverberator is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt Leeds AC60 gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Catalinbread SFT Ampeg Inspired Overdrive
Catalinbread
tonal matchInto Hiwatt Leeds AC60, Catalinbread SFT Ampeg Inspired Overdrive is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Hiwatt DR504 Combo 1x12
Hiwatt
69% similarityShared character: punchy, bright
Hiwatt Leeds GO40
Hiwatt
62% similarityShared character: punchy, bright, crunch
Hiwatt DR103 Combo
Hiwatt
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt DR504H
Hiwatt
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt Hi-5
Hiwatt
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt SA20H Custom 20W Studio Head
Hiwatt
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt Custom 20 SA20C 2x10 Combo
Hiwatt
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt Park Custom P45 Handwired 45W Amplifier Head
Hiwatt
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Mesa Boogie TransAtlantic TA-30 2-Channel 40-Watt
Mesa Boogie
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar
amplifier
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt DR20/0.5 Head
Hiwatt
88% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Hiwatt Leeds AC60?+
The closest matches in character are the Hiwatt DR504 Combo 1x12, the Hiwatt Leeds GO40, the Hiwatt DR103 Combo.
What pairs well with the Hiwatt Leeds AC60?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Greer Mizuki blue, Xotic BB Preamp, EarthQuaker Devices White Light — Greer Mizuki blue's warm balances out the bright tone.