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Well it looks like MG is bringing the brand down again. On eBay they're advertising Fane loaded 2x12 cabinets...

with optional Celestions!

I'm not trying to come off as a snob, but seriously, it's like putting Jensens in a Marshall. Yeah you can do it, but then it doesn't sound like a Marshall anymore. I haven't been able to play ANY of the new MG-Hiwatts (Didn't MG make little cars in the 70's?) simply because Fernandes totally didn't service my local shop and we don't live that far from Chicago! Anyway I thought I'd rant.

midifarm wrote:it's like putting Jensens in a Marshall. Yeah you can do it, but then it doesn't sound like a Marshall anymore.

Well put !

You're not missing out by not playing through what currently sells under the Hiwatt label. The good news is, the real thing is usually available at the same - or lower - price. Sometimes, it just takes a little hunting.

Dave

OldSchoolDave wrote:

midifarm wrote:it's like putting Jensens in a Marshall. Yeah you can do it, but then it doesn't sound like a Marshall anymore.

Well put !
You're not missing out by not playing through what currently sells under the Hiwatt label. The good news is, the real thing is usually available at the same - or lower - price. Sometimes, it just takes a little hunting.
Dave

And the vintage HIWATT community here is wonderfully helpful in said hunting expeditions.