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by Empathy
Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:35 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

yeah, it is sad! And, it's Ba-a-a-a-a-a-ack on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hiwatt-Custom-100-1979-Halloween-Date-Vintage-Guitar-Head-Modded-Sounds-Great-/170767049216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c2826200 Be sure to read all the description, AND visit ALL the links ;) . Empathy, did you g...
by Empathy
Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

You guys have been awesome. Truly appreciated!
by Empathy
Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

Again, I'm not certain we're talking the same amp or if the serial plate on the one in question is a replacement, but here's what the circuitry on MY Serial Number 14030 looked like in October of 2007, before it left for out east: SN14030_001.jpg Hope this helps, Dave It DEFINITELY does. Thanks a t...
by Empathy
Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

All the pots have been replaced as have every single tube socket.........WTF? Someone tried to convert a 2 input amp into a 4 input amp? ...WTF? I can't believe some idiot would molest that amp. They turned a $1500-$1700 clean two input amp into an $800 Frankenwatt.... :evil: If it's under $800, it...
by Empathy
Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

So I went back and took pics today. I'm wondering if you guys would mind sharing your thoughts. I'm actually feeling better about it, because many of the identifying characteristics match the description in the registry. This definitely has Partridge transformers, and it even has the sticker, althou...
by Empathy
Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Re: Confused about my new DR103

UGH I was dreading this answer. I appreciate the response. I'll head back there this weekend and see if I can get some pics, and post 'em here. Thanks again!
by Empathy
Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Hylight era Amps
Topic: Confused about my new DR103
Replies: 26
Views: 5057

Confused about my new DR103

So I just put this baby down on layaway (sorry, this is the only pic I have thus far) on Sunday, and neglected make note of the serial number before I left. HiWattDR103.JPG So I just called, and was told it's 14030 The registry lists: 14030 DR103 Hylight 2-input, TESTED sticker dated 31/10/79 MC,Par...
by Empathy
Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Forum News
Topic: Introduce yourself
Replies: 376
Views: 105065

Re: Introduce yourself

Hi! I'm a Boston-based guitarist and a huge fan of Gilmour and Lifeson. As of Sunday, I am now a proud (actually downright giddy) owner of a 1977 DR103. I've always been a combo guy prior to this, so I've got no cab to use with it yet. Now the hunt for the perfect cab begins. So if anyone's hiding a...