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by Rocinante
Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:04 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?
Replies: 28
Views: 11616

Re: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?

Ted B, Thank you for the detailed post!! Some great information there. How were you able to see the settings?? I can barely make out the inputs, but then, my TV is pretty old. I ended up getting a vintage 4 input DR103 a few months ago and am now shopping for a 4x12 speaker cab. I've read good thing...
by Rocinante
Wed May 18, 2011 4:42 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?
Replies: 28
Views: 11616

Re: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?

Mikhailwatt, Thanks again for the info. I didn't realize he was using Hiwatts on A Farewell to Kings. That makes sense though; it was definitely a different sound than his previous albums. I appreciate you tracking down those interview quotes. I always figured he had one Space Echo set up for just l...
by Rocinante
Tue May 17, 2011 1:47 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?
Replies: 28
Views: 11616

Re: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?

Cool, thanks Dave, Zells, and Mikhailwatt! Looks like I came to the right place. I'd probably be safe trying to find a good mid-70's 4 input. From what I've heard and read about both versions, that is closer to the sound I want to get anyway. Mr. Lifeson's personal choice would just seal the deal. I...
by Rocinante
Sat May 14, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?
Replies: 28
Views: 11616

Alex Lifeson's 70’s Hiwatts - two or four inputs?

Hello, I am new to this forum and am hoping someone could help me out. I'm in the market for a vintage Hiwatt, and I really love the guitar sound Alex Lifeson got on the Hemispheres album. I know from interviews he used 100W heads, but I'm not sure whether they were the 2 or 4 input versions. Now, I...