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SOLD HIWATT 1970 DR103 CUSTOM 100 FOR SALE 750 PRICE DROP SOLD

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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    850 quid posted , anyone ?

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  • GavRichListGavRichList Frets: 6860
    @meltedbuzzbox
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/350MeprlGRHZw73mPOJG2x?si=5stis2yVTPSxTKpEizaQ3g
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  • meltedbuzzboxmeltedbuzzbox Frets: 10333
    @GavHaus ???

    what you want?
    The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
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  • GavRichListGavRichList Frets: 6860
    I thought you might want it?
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/350MeprlGRHZw73mPOJG2x?si=5stis2yVTPSxTKpEizaQ3g
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  • meltedbuzzboxmeltedbuzzbox Frets: 10333
    not without playing it mate
    The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
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  • GavRichListGavRichList Frets: 6860
    Quick naked jog across the landing to Ireland :D
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/350MeprlGRHZw73mPOJG2x?si=5stis2yVTPSxTKpEizaQ3g
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30192
    Its a decent price- the OT change is not great though. Partridges make a lot of the tone in those

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    your definatly right , i agree 100% . partridges are the mutts nuts . this was the recomended transformer by my  amp tech ! to find a original partridge transformer is hard too and have a big price tag. , it still sounds killer though with this new one, everything else is original in amp. if it does not sell i wont be to upset :) 
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  • LoobsLoobs Frets: 3782
    Is there a discenable difference in tone after the OT replacement?
    https://www.instagram.com/len_bluevan/
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    the amp was in storage for prob 15 years or more  . it was my dads i just got it fixed a couple of weeks ago. i was there with the tech when he replaced the transformer. he had the amp up on the scope and said it is working perfect and all components are original nothing changed bar the ot and a new plug . i played it and it sounds great . i have not played another hiwatt myself to say i know the difference , i have 2 bad cats and a matchless and the hiwatt definatly has that real boutique hand wired amp tone . and takes pedals really well and is very loud !. 
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  • AidanspaghettiAidanspaghetti Frets: 806
    Must bring the Hiwatt 4x12 over to you Mr.Trout to hear that thing in all it's glory before you sell her. Tis life changing....
    Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    u should buy this fella :) be good to see it go to a good home :) 
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  • breadfanbreadfan Frets: 363
    Could I ask the name of the tech who replaced the transformer?

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  • PhilTQPhilTQ Frets: 32
    Get the original transformer back off him. Would be better to get it rewound
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    the tech is cyril ryan in galway ireland
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30192
    edited May 2015
    Loobs said:
    Is there a discenable difference in tone after the OT replacement?
    Ben- yes, for sure. The Partridges (and don't ask me why) are one of the magical ingredients that form the Hiwatt greatness.

    ironically there are 2 for sale on Ebay right now for £150 each.

    Apparently they're a bitch to rewind too- there's one guy that specialises in the rewinding of them, but no company really offeres a like fo like- close, but not the same.

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • PhilTQPhilTQ Frets: 32
    Those 2 on ebay aren't from a Hiwatt they're from a Carlsbro apparently. Guy thinks they are the same, I wouldn't chance it
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    ahh ok thanks for the advice mate. 
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  • surfguy13surfguy13 Frets: 124
    PM'd
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    Just to point out that it's the power transformer that's been replaced, not the output - much less of an issue.

    However, in my opinion the amp cannot be described as 'fully serviced' because it still has its original filter caps, which should have been replaced in an amp this age.

    Still a fair price even if you take into account that needs doing, though.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    i was told all caps were perfect , everything was inspected on this amp .. and it works 100% with no noise, all pots are smooth and have no crackle or hiss, i know there is no original transformer and to take a chance on buying a second hand one is a risk if you can even find one ?, the amp is at a very fair price as i have been given a price range from 1200 to 1400 for a original one. i can take any more pics if anyone has a specific part of amp they need to see. i was asked about the original transformer , i wish i still had it but i dont . i had no clue on the value of it and it was chucked out because it was not working .
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    just another note the new transformer can be biased there was a bias pot installed too .

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  • IvisonGuitarsIvisonGuitars Frets: 6806
    tFB Trader
    Deal with confidence, @rocktrout is a great guy and this amp will be exactly as described. Have a bump mate :-)
    http://www.ivisonguitars.com
    (formerly miserneil)
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  • rocktroutrocktrout Frets: 31
    price drop
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