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I got myself a 1973 DR103 that’s seen better days. Not much to bring it back but it is a few odds. Here’s what it is: Four Preamp Tube Shields El34 Heatshield (along with two washers and two nuts) Rear Panel (along with five woods screws and five cup washers) One Impedance Selector Four Chassis Moun...

It looks like the set screws on my original Bulgin chickenhead knobs are quite rusty. I'd like to replace them, but they're not US Standard Threads nor Metric. Any advice as to what the original Thread Pitch was for the set screws used? Also, who is a good supplier?

Great News! I found the perfect replacement for Potentiometers for the use on Hiwatts; PEC Mil. Spec 2-Watt Solid Shaft Potentiometers Made in Canada. These have stainless steel housing, followed with gold plated terminals. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/chalkline2002/pecback-1.jpg http://im...

Not sure where to make this post, so i'll start here I got myself a '74 DR103 with almost everything original on it. There were bias adjustments added in its early life, and just about 4 or so years ago, it acquired its "Gilmour Mod" combining the Normal & Brill inputs together. It has...

I saw this picture at PC and it looks like most of his amps have had a slave/direct out added, at least thats what it looks like in one of the pictures. Does anyone know for sure? http://www.petecornish.co.uk/dghiwatthistory.html The input jack is a Pre-amp Bypass Input used back in 1994 during the...

Mark, You're in luck. I did some searching and found what is close to the real neon bulb indicators used on some DR103's. The company who makes the blown fuse indicator bulbs is Arcolectric (a UK-based company). They are the right size based on other images of fuse indicators I found online. These N...

Hello! My name is David and I own one of the greatest amps made! 1974 DR103 with all the trimmings, this one with the infamous David Gilmour modification by Pete Cornish! I hope I can contribute to the site as this is one of many DR103's I will have the pleasure to own and play! Thanks for having me...