The Hylight Custom SD (EL84s) offers massive clean headroom, punchy tightness, and bright chime with huge dynamics, ideal for big cleans or crunchy British rock, while the Marshall 18W (often EL84-based) and Vox AC15 (EL84s) deliver classic British chime, sparkling cleans, and mid-focused overdrive, with the AC15 known for its famous chime and tremolo/reverb. Choose the Hylight for unmatched cleans and power, the AC15 for iconic chime & effects, or the Marshall 18W for gritty, cranked-up British rock crunch, keeping in mind they're all EL84 tube-voiced but distinct. 

Hylight Custom SD 

Sound: Massive clean headroom, bold, tight, crisp, punchy; gets very loud. EL84 tubes give it a unique open, chimey, aggressive top end compared to traditional Hiwatts. 
Best For: Huge clean tones, powerful crunch, British rock, Gilmore-esque sounds.
Key Feature: Attenuator (half-watt mode) for cranked tones at lower volumes. 

The Custom SD combo was created in response to the high demand for a lower-powered VR504 amplifier with added features for the modern player: EFFECTS LOOP and LINE OUTPUT. The Custom SD amp produces even harmonics but with more attack and clarity. It is hand-wired in our Custom Shop, point-to-point with meticulous original wiring. This 20W combo is made in England with the best available components for those guitar players who are looking for a classic British sounding amp based on the early 70’s models.

Hylight Electronics made high quality amps during the 60's, along with other well known manufacturers of the period, that were largely responsible for shaping the sound of British rock during the 60's, 70's and beyond. Bands such as Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, the Rolling Stones, and The Who have all used Hylight made amps to help create their legendary sounds. With their military-spec chassis, point-to-point wiring, and marine-grade cabinets, Hylight amps are also known for being very solidly built.

DESCRIPTION

The Hylight VR204 model is based on the VR504 amplifier configuration. This amp is powered by 2xEL84 in the power stage, with 3xECC83 in the pre-amp, giving a classic Floyd sound. Fitted in a 2 x 12’ shaped size. Now you can rock out with a delicate sound of thunder.  This model truly shines like a diamond! The amp features 4 inputs, normal, and brilliant with high and low impedances. The 2 channels can be cross-patched which allows users to blend the tone of the normal and brilliant channels. Add your favourite pedals to create your own personalised sound.

The Hylight VR204C-212F70 can be paired with a second VE212F/C cabinet thus creating a small double stack. It is perfect for home, studio and live use and is still incredibly good looking. There is simply no better sounding, looking or engineered small head/combo amplifier in the world! This amplifier will last a lifetime!

NB: As per the tradition of Hylight Electronics since 1966, all the amplifiers & speakers come with a Certificate of Authenticity and a hand-made black vinyl cover with a custom embroidered logo.

FEATURES

Front Panel Controls: NORMAL LOW INPUT, NORMAL HI INPUT, BRILL LOW INPUT, BRILL HI INPUT, NORMAL VOL, BRIGHT VOL, BASS, TREBLE, MIDDLE, PRESENCE ,MASTER VOLUME, STANDBY/WATTAGE SWITCH, MAINS SWITCH
Back Panel Features: EFFECTS LOOP SEND & RETURN, LINE OUT, 16/8/4 OHM IMPEDANCE SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Output Power: 20/0.5W Switchable
Valves: 2 x EL84’s, 3 x ECC83/12AX7’s
Speaker: 2 x Fane F70s (Ceramic - made in England)
Impedance: 8/16 Ohm
Speaker Power (Watts): 140W
Dimensions (Unboxed) L x H x D: 63 x 54 x 25 cm
Colour: Black
Weight (Unboxed) 2x12 Combo: 21 kg

Other Custom Options:

Standard Ceramic Speaker Options: Fane - F70/F90; Celestion – G12M/G12H Anniversary/G12M-65 (8 or 16 Ohm each) – All Speakers are “Made in England”
Alternative Speaker Options: Fane – Alnico A60/Alnico A90/Neodymium N30; Celestion – Alnico Blue/Alnico Gold (8 or 16 Ohm each) – All Speakers are “Made in England”
Dimensions (Unboxed) L x H x D – 2x12: 63 x 54 x 29 cm

Colour Options: Black, Bold Red, Racing Green.
External Cabinets (Sold Separately): VE112F/C – VE212F/C. F=Fane Loaded Cabinet. C=Celestion Loaded Cabinet. (Fanes & Celestions manufactured in England).

(STD SPKR) 
UK RRP: £3199 (incl. VAT)
EU RRP: €3099 (ex. VAT)
US RRP: $3799 (ex. Tax)

(ALT SPKR)
UK RRP: £3499 (incl. VAT)
EU RRP: €3399 (ex. VAT) 
US RRP: $3999 (ex. Tax)