I recently purchased a Sound City 100 PA Mark 2 amp from a private seller in the UK. I am aware of the Dave Reeves connection with the original SC100 ("Mark 1") amps, as well as his (likely) involvement with the elusive Mark 2 models. The Hylight serial tag on the rear of this PA chassis shows the model number DR116 with a serial number of 318. I've taken many pics of the amp and uploaded them here:
http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/E-Roc ... rial%20318
Transformers are labeled TG5479 and G7650 (output) and TG7084 and G7651 (main). I'm not a tech and have never owned a vintage Hiwatt (I do own a SC MK3). That said, I do believe this may be the only SC Mark 2 PA amp to surface in recent years.
I've reached out to Mark Huss, who confirmed that this amp does appear to have been assembled by Dave Reeves himself in '67 or '68. Does anyone have any further insight into the circuit design or have any pics/schematics of similar early Hylight PA amps?
My intention is to bring this amp back to life and use it for guitar - I'm hoping it sounds similar to an original SC100 ("Mark 1").
The power cord has been cut and so I cannot power it up at this time. The previous owner kept the amp in storage since 1987 and claims it has never been serviced. My local tech is excellent with vintage British amps, and so I plan on having him re-cap it, replace the power cord, and give the amp a thorough checkup ASAP.Does anyone have any further advice?
Enjoy the pics!
