1972 Hiwatt DR103 Video Demo (Pre and Master on 10!)

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1972 Hiwatt DR103 Video Demo (Pre and Master on 10!)

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Took some time this weekend to demo my '72 DR103 through a 1978 Fane Loaded Hiwatt cab (fane 125161 code speakers).

I was trying to think what would be the most fun video, and I figured pegging the preamp volume AND master volume to max would do the trick!

Here you go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl-ak-Se6Vc
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Hey... I KNOW that sound. Nice! :)

And I recognize that attenuator...
You can almost feel the current flowing
You can almost see the circuits blowing
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Gamedojo wrote:...pegging the preamp volume AND master volume to max would do the trick!
NICE :D !

Nothin' quite like a dimed Hiwatt.

Dave

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Not exactly stock... but they are 1978 Dimarzio Super Distortions... So they are close enough to stock considering the pickups are only 7 years newer then the guitar.
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enjoyed that a LOT!
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mikhailwatt wrote:Hey... I KNOW that sound. Nice! :)

And I recognize that attenuator...
Please share the details of your recognition with the class sir. ;-)
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Bossco wrote:Please share the details of your recognition with the class sir. ;-)
Well, that device sitting on top of the DR103 looks a whole lot like one of my Faustine Phantoms...
You can almost feel the current flowing
You can almost see the circuits blowing
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: more vids please :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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mikhailwatt wrote:
Bossco wrote:Please share the details of your recognition with the class sir. ;-)
Well, that device sitting on top of the DR103 looks a whole lot like one of my Faustine Phantoms...
Hmmm, I feel a GAS attack comin' on. Yikes!!
I'm using DrZ Airbrakes. Never have had a chance to try a Faustine Phantom DX or DX2.
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You will have to find one used.
He filed bankruptcy and a lot of guys lost their money.

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Dr.HIWATT wrote:You will have to find one used.
Hadn't heard that - a sad story, but (unfortunately) not uncommon. Too bad, they are really solid, "nearly" transparent units.
Mine were part of the third run, waited over a year for them. :o

edit: I see somebody is looking to recoup their investment (x2) on ebay.
You can almost feel the current flowing
You can almost see the circuits blowing
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