1974 Hiwatt Dr103 for sale

[cm00001]

Hi all,

I'm selling my 1974 Hiwatt Dr103 100w head. It’s got a matched quad of Mullard EL34’s (all with the same date code - XF3 B4 F4, so they might even be the original valves) and Electro Harmonix pre-amp valves but I’ll also include the set of Mullard pre-amp valves that were in the amp when I got it.

It’s built like a tank (as everyone here will well know!) and sounds fantastic – beautiful cleans with plenty (and I mean plenty!) of headroom. It takes pedals really well, everything I’ve thrown at it sounds great. I traded my Marshall JMP for this with Harry (Marantz1300) and I’m sure he’ll vouch for how good it sounds.

It’s going in for a service next week and to have the Mains toggle switch replaced because it recently died (I’ve bought a Hiwatt NOS replacement switch which cost me £20). Other than that it’s all original with the exception of a couple of screws holding the back panel on that look newer than the others. Cosmetically it’s in really good condition for a 35 year old amp.

I’m selling because I’m gigging regularly now and I’m using my Mesa Subway Blues through a 2x12” which really suits the band and I can’t really justify having this sat unused in the spare room.

I've got a ton more pics if anyone wants any.

cheers,
Chris

[OldSchoolDave]

Nice looking amp, Chris.

I'm judging from the mains plug, 240v setting and reference to £'s that you're on the east side of the pond? It might help to mention approximate shipping costs or if you're only considering a local sale.

BTW, the bass pot looks different than the others. Could that have been replaced somewhere along the line?

Dave

[cm00001]

Hi Dave,

yeah, sorry forgot to add that I'm in the UK... with regards to the bass pot I think it must be the angle the photo was taken at because it's no different to the others. I'd prefer a local sale but would be prepared to ship the amp - I've sent a few amps to other parts of Europe in the past with no problems in the past, but I'd have to look into prices - a quick search suggests around £100 shipped to the US fully insured,

cheers,
Chris

[gretsch58]

How much you asking?

[treedroppings]

How much you asking?

Please tell!

[hohohiwatter]

have u still got it for sale?

[marantz1300]

I think its sold.I'll try and find out from Chris and post.I had it for six years befor our trade. Luckily I have a 73 DR112 PA 100, which helps sooth my fevered brow. they do turn up cheap on this side of the pond, once in a while. .

[cm00001]

Hi all,

I'm sorry to say the amp has been sold but thanks for the interest... it was a killer amp as Harry (Marantz1300) will testify!