THE WHO Sound City / Hiwatt L100 Prototype

THE WHO Sound City / Hiwatt L100 Prototype
The following amplifier was one of a small number of Prototype amplifiers that were specifically produced by Dave Reeves (Hiwatt) for The Who. These early amplifiers were unique as Dave Reeves custom modified The Original Sound City 100 Chassis/Amplifier and built is own specificially designed (Hiwatt) circuit within its casing
THE WHO Modifications Although the amplifier was one of the small number of Prototype amplifiers produced for The Who it also carries unique later Who Modifications that can be seen in various photographic verification from 1968/1969, these modifications included removal of amplifier/name branding to face plate as well as the installation of the later style 'Vox' Controls
Specification
Sound City/Hiwatt L100

• Lead Amplifier (Guitar)
  
• 1967
  
• 100 watts
  
• 4 Inputs
  
• 4 Volume Controls (Unique to all Pete Townshend's Amplifiers)
  
• Hiwatt Custom Built/Produced Plaque on chassis (internally mounted)
  
• Road Stencil Number 3 to side (This relates to the position/location of the amplifier on stage)
  
• Later Modifications (Circa 68, removal of amplifier branding as well as installation of vox style controls)
  

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History - The above amplifier was owned/used by The Who from circa 1967
Importance This is an exceptionally important amplifier as it marked a landmark moment in The Who’s iconic guitar tone (i.e. This is 'The Prototype' Hiwatt Amplifier that later became the standard production Hiwatt CP103 that Pete used throughout the Bands Magical/Important Years)
RARITY Although several other 'Sound City/Hiwatt' L100 Who amplifiers have surfaced within the last years the above is the only one that carries the latter style of Modifications which can be seen in the flowing photographic verifications (Note removal of badge/logo as well as Vox Style Controls)
Pictures - Please see various photographic verification
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For further detailed history of the amplifier offered please following the following link

Please Google WHO Gear Page for further specifications and verification.