United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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1972 Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100Description:A genuine 1972 Hylight-era Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103), serial plate present (SN 3744), comprehensively restored after sustaining shipping damage. This is a fully working, properly restored amp, but the restoration history is significant and disclosed in full below. Please read everything before bidding.Authentication and DatingOriginal rear serial plate present: SN 3744Mains transformer: Original Partridge TG9302, date code H2073Output transformer: Original Partridge TG5479, date code H1422Chassis layout and construction consistent with 1972 Hylight productionComponent dating consistent with Hylight's standard practice of using factory-stocked transformers and caps in later assembliesDamage and Restoration History (Disclosed in Full)This amp suffered damage in shipping but has been comprehensively restoredSpecifics:Headshell cabinet: Split from the bottom during shipping. Properly glued and clamped back together using wood glue. Structural repair is sound — the joint is now stronger than the surrounding wood.Transformer: The mains transformer worked loose during the impact. Tech has remounted properly and replaced one set of transformer bell ends. Mounting is now sturdier than before.Rear and upper vent mesh: Damaged where the loose transformer made contact during the fall. Functional but cosmetically imperfect (see photos).Tolex: Honest wear with some separation around the seams and edgesService and ElectronicsFull cap jobNew JJ EL34 power tubes installedTwo new knobs fitted (matching style)Fully serviced by qualified amp techAll original removed components retained for provenanceCondition and FunctionAll channels (Normal and Brilliant) test fineNo scratchy potsTested and working to specThe amp sounds and performs as a DR103 shouldWhat's IncludedThe amp, fully tested and ready to playAll original removed components (caps, bell ends, tubes, knobs) retained for provenance and supplied with saleAll photographs form part of the description — please study them carefullyTermsAbsolutely no returns — please ask any questions before purchase. The damage and restoration history is disclosed in full above and shown in photos. Bid only if you've read everything and inspected the images.Collection welcome and encouraged — strongly recommended for this amp so you can inspect in personShipping available at buyer's cost and risk (fully insured)Please review all photos carefully as they form part of this listing. Any questions, message me.
Price€4,697.45
+ €565.04 Shipping
