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Hey all. Wanted to say hello post a couple of pic's of my amp.

'73 DR504 and '72 cab with cast Fanes. All original speakers and it sounds glorious! I use this rig in my old school punk band. We play original music in the vein of old school and '77. I get to run this amp with the master full up and the volumes up at least 1/2 way up.

Welcome, michael! Nice gear you've got there (we won't hold those Marshalls against you ).

Whereabouts and how often do you play out?

Dave

Hi Micheal,
Welcome to the Vintage HIWATT forum!

OldSchoolDave wrote:(we won't hold those Marshalls against you )

...says the guy with the bastardized 1/2 Celestion 1/2 Fane HIWATT cab.

Nice gear! Those '504s are fun "little" amps.

(Geeking out here) Hey, another one with the baby blue metal film/carbon film resistor mix.

Thanks guys! I am in Santa Cruz, CA. Before our dang singer left for San Diego, we gigged in our local area at the venues that still allow loud, ruckus music. I will drag this rig around till I am too old to do so. We have been in rehearsals as a trio and interveiwing potential singers for about 4 months. We are expecting to be back in the clubs this summer.

Thanks again!

mikhailwatt wrote:(Geeking out here) Hey, another one with the baby blue metal film/carbon film resistor mix.

I tried to tell you guys that they were pretty common in the early 1970's........and you thought I was nutty.(well, maybe for several reasons!)

mikhailwatt wrote: ...says the guy with the bastardized 1/2 Celestion 1/2 Fane HIWATT cab.

You forgot to mention the orange stain .



Also "guilty" of Marshall usage on occasion,
Dave

OldSchoolDave wrote:You forgot to mention the orange stain .

Didn't want to add insult to injury.

You know, I am really stoked to have current stewardship of this 50 watter. It is as clean as I have ever seen an old amp and it sounds fantastic! The headroom is just perfect for this loud band. I get to let the amp breathe. That said, I would love to pick up a 100 watter as well. A music store in my general area has a 100 watt, newer issue/UK built 103 in White that they are asking 4K for , perhaps I should go take a listen.

michael.e wrote:That said, I would love to pick up a 100 watter as well. A music store in my general area has a 100 watt, newer issue/UK built 103 in White that they are asking 4K for , perhaps I should go take a listen.

Hold out for the real thing. You'll be much happier and have cash left over. There have been a few Hylight Hiwatt DR103's up for sale lately.

Dave

Hi Michael,

Who makes your black guitar? I've never seen one quite like that.

~Giga

Thanks! That is a newer issue Greco/Zemaitis. I am not much of a Strat player, so this takes care of that jones for me. I have Lace Chrome Domes in there now. They respond/sound much more articulate than the stock Dimarzios.

Very sexy set up!
That black 3 PU guitar is awesome. I've never seen one of those before.

I forgot to ask about the Sequis attenuator you have on top of your Marshall. Is it called a "Motherload"? How do you like it? How does it compare to a Hotplate?

The Motherload is a unit that is to be used in conjunction with this attenuator. The line out on the attenuator is very hot, which is what the Motherload was designed for. I just sold it. It was the most transparent unit that I have ever used and was very happy with it. The problem is that with my 50 watters, I can run them loud enough that an attenuator was not necessary. On my 504, I have the master dimed and the two volume controls at around 1/2. I still get more OD than I need/want on a couple of our songs. That is why I am looking for a good 100 watter.