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by Herec
Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:34 am
Forum: Standby
Topic: Any Hiwatts in the Boston/RI area I could try?
Replies: 0
Views: 849

Any Hiwatts in the Boston/RI area I could try?

Hey guys, I love the sounds out of Hiwatts. I've been thinking about a kit for a long time. I actually almost took the plunge but chose a low-wattage option since I already have a Superlead. I was just wondering if anyone in the Boston/Rhode Island area had a Hiwatt I could just play through for a b...
by Herec
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: Standby
Topic: 3.3V heaters? Smoke coming from PT?
Replies: 2
Views: 1010

Re: 3.3V heaters? Smoke coming from PT?

Got it all sorted out. Might need a new PT :(.
by Herec
Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Standby
Topic: 3.3V heaters? Smoke coming from PT?
Replies: 2
Views: 1010

3.3V heaters? Smoke coming from PT?

Hi guys, Just finished my Supro Model 24 kit from turretboards.com. Turned on the power switch, no tubes in, and was measuring the heater voltages, and I got 3.3V difference between the two heater pins on all the tube sockets, and even when I measured where the heater wiring starts (the stripboard) ...
by Herec
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted
Topic: FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)-NOW SOLD!
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Re: FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)- Now Free Shipping

If its any consolation, I'm interested in Hiwatt parts...
by Herec
Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted
Topic: FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)-NOW SOLD!
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Re: FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)- Price Drop

$350, I'll cover shipping

All offers considered.
by Herec
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:55 am
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted
Topic: FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)-NOW SOLD!
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

FS: 1969 Fender Bassman (SWARTY MOD)-NOW SOLD!

I know this isn't a Hiwatt, but incase there's any interest... Here's a Swarty-modified Fender Bassman that originally had the AC568 circuit, so I sent it out to Tim Swartz for him to work his mojo on it. Specs: New Filter Caps Based on a Blonde Bassman/JTM45 marriage (with Tim's modifications) 50 w...
by Herec
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Standby
Topic: Quiet here...hmmm....how bout them Bears!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4775

Re: Quiet here...hmmm....how bout them Bears!!

Hart, what's that orange peel pedal?

New pedals? Selling some, to fund a EP3 preamp. 8)
by Herec
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:53 am
Forum: Hiwatt Convention
Topic: 2009 Vintage HIWATT Convention activities
Replies: 58
Views: 18667

Re: 2009 Vintage HIWATT Convention activities

So...

WHATCHA GUYS BEEN UP TO!!!

Dying to know, seeing as I'm not there :cry:
by Herec
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Vintage FANE Speakers
Topic: DIY Fane Voice Coil rub fix
Replies: 15
Views: 10873

Re: DIY Fane Voice Coil rub fix

For a project at the university, I deconstructed an old blown Celestion G12-50 or something. Very cool to see how electricity is transferred into movement which creates sound.
8)
by Herec
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: Hiwatt Convention
Topic: 2009 Vintage HIWATT Convention activities
Replies: 58
Views: 18667

Re: 2009 Vintage HIWATT Convention activities

I demand hourly updates.

That is my demand.
by Herec
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Standby
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Replies: 6
Views: 1618

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Aye aye! Happy Holidays!
by Herec
Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Hiwatt Convention
Topic: 2009 Convention dates - VOTE NOW!
Replies: 69
Views: 19863

Re: 2009 Convention dates - VOTE NOW!

Is anybody gonna have a Hiwatt head for sale at the convention? I might have enough dough by then to buy a real one. If not, I'll just make a clone and mod to taste...
by Herec
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Hiwatt Convention
Topic: 2009 Convention dates - VOTE NOW!
Replies: 69
Views: 19863

Re: 2009 Convention dates - VOTE NOW!

I reckon I'm gonna try to come. What airports is it near?
by Herec
Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Paging Dr. HIWATT!
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: Paging Dr. HIWATT!

No master volume at all? So was it like a sound city 100 with four channel volumes? Or just a DR with no master?

WHAT WOULD YOU PUT IN THAT HOLE?!?!??! YOU CANT JUST NOT PUT ANYTHING THERE!!!

:mrgreen:
by Herec
Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:59 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Paging Dr. HIWATT!
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: Paging Dr. HIWATT!

Is the preamp up? Or were all the hylights fairly unique and its a crap-shoot to know what it actually is just by era?