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gently press the cone Just to emphasize .... gently .... if there is a rub the instructions above are very good, but keep in mind that with OLD fanes, you might need a bit of elbow grease to get the four main bolts to come loose ... and perhaps a bit of heat (propane torch) ... I needed some torch ...

Flyback diodes help protect the output transformer if the amp is cranked with no load.

thx mark ... OK ... i guess it also protects against .... ooops ... forgot to plug in the speaker cab

cheers ... john

someone added flyback protection diodes to the output tube sockets Mark .... what is the purpose of these + is it worth doing in general? I suspect it might be a good idea given it's called "flyback" ... makes it sound that without them something baaaaaaaad could happen Nice amp and enjoy...

I think the 80's Fanes are probably fine, but think the $400 may a bit on the high side. Assuming it is a local sale, I can't imagine there are a lot of people lining up near Chicoutimi, Quebec to buy them ... try 300 and see where you get. Good deals do come along if you are willing to wait.

j

Just a heads up for any one who would like to follow up: The following question comes from a listing on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-1973-Hiwatt-DR103-custom-100-4-input-amp-head-/110598883764?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item19c03509b4 It is a 73 103 for sale in UK This fellow ma...

the punishment bass speakers take, best to go with something modern watched the video ... was fun ... now hear the need for great speakers .... you guys are pushing a lot of air I agree with the comment above .... at your volume, and room dynamics etc., probably best to go with what will last and s...

Looks like it was a blast .... thanks for the pics, and look forward to sound clips if there were any

congrats on what looks like a great event

john

Hi Michael

I will take one large for my daughter .... she's 12 and not that large really, but likes to use them as sleeping wear, instead of PJ's

It is a good xmas present

I will PM with coordinates

john

Filter caps : they all look original, 1 is bulging right now ... should I replace them all ? replace them all ... the vhr kit will give you everything you need ... i did that with my 79 504 with no complaints Do them all together and then there is no need to worry about them ... besides, it's not t...

Does anyone have something to shard about these mods, how they affect the amp and anything I should know or care about before de-modding ? My advice, for what ever it is worth, is get the amp as clean as possible. You can always add pedals I suggest you vist Mark H's web site on how to undo the Can...

confirmed two series of numbers, one for amps one for speaker enclosures I have a LOT-LOT of stutter ... of faith in your opinions, but in the interest of "open and frank" discussion, on what basis are you able to confirm this? It's worth putting the evidence out there. You can write it i...

Beck did briefly use Hiwatts thx mark .... didn't know ... regardless, i think it would not have mattered much what he was "using" .. he seems to make any rig sing .. he''s my example to my son .... throw away the pick and get a good set of nails on those strings! ... big fan of JB whatev...

I wouldn't expect to get more than $1500.00

1500 is a reasonable place to start, and have the store be open to offers ... don't be in a hurry if you can help it and you may get close to that

j

I agree, they are not up to the old snuff ... but not bad for a bunch of geezers ... (i'm about there myself) ... and Roger did sound pretty good Not in the same league as good old Jeff Beck .. check out the grammy tribute to Les Paul ..... I never cease to be impressed with how he carries on and ke...

beautiful just the way she is. no prob with that ... my 84 VW diesel Jetta i feel the same way about ... a few warts on the outside, (the weather/salt here is more brutal than your neighbourhood) .. but it's still hanging in there ... only about 400 thousand Km to go to hit a million This raised an...