DR103

HIWATT amps from the Hylight Electronics era

Moderator: Mods

Post Reply
Peter07
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:02 am

DR103

Post by Peter07 »

I bought my DR103 amp second hand in 1988. It has a label on the inside which has the date 20/2/78. I used it in the late 80's early 90's but it's been sitting around unused for 25years now and as you can see could do with a bit of TLC.
One thing that has always puzzled me is the numbering painted on the side. I'm no Sherlock Holmes but it seems to me that it must have been previously owned by a fairly big band for the roadies to create a numbering system for handling and positioning the gear.
The amp has also had the original handle replaced with a more comfortable thick leather strap.
I know it's a long shot but does anyone out there have an amp or any gear with similar numbering on it and if so know who the original band was?
I bought the amp from a guy selling used gear from a barn in Benefield in Northamptonshire.
I haven't used this site before so I'm not sure if all the photo attachments are visible on the post.
H3.JPG
H3.JPG (251.16 KiB) Viewed 797 times
H3.JPG
H3.JPG (251.16 KiB) Viewed 797 times
H3.JPG
H3.JPG (251.16 KiB) Viewed 797 times
H4.JPG
H4.JPG (190.51 KiB) Viewed 797 times
H5.JPG
H5.JPG (184.01 KiB) Viewed 797 times
H1.JPG
H1.JPG (257.39 KiB) Viewed 794 times
H2.JPG
H2.JPG (320.87 KiB) Viewed 794 times
User avatar
mhuss
Site Admin
Posts: 1440
Joined: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:40 am

Re: DR103

Post by mhuss »

hi Peter,

I don't recognize the numbering. I could from a be a big band as you suggest, or perhaps a big rental company.

--m
Post Reply