HIWATT Coming Back

[LLL]

(supposedly)

The trademark was bought by a Canadian team of Hiwatt enthusiasts 2 years ago, since then they have assembled a team of highly skilled, dedicated people to bring the brand back to it's former glory.

We've used the last 2 years designing and really focussing on making the amps perfect.

The official relaunch of Hiwatt is this spring at Musikmesse in Frankfurt.

 

[LLL]

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In 2016, Richard Harrison sold his U.K., EU and world trademarks to a Canadian interest. The new Company, Hiwatt Electronics, are keeping production in The U.K. in Doncaster, under the watchful eye of "Aficionado" and Production Manager, Kee Mayer and Managing Director, Darren Atkinson. The new ownership is dedicated to restoring the build quality equal to the Dave Reeves originals.

Dave Reeves of course being the founder & brains behind HIWATT in the late 60s (working in his garage).

 

[LLL]

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...and they've already worked on the famous DR103 circuit.

 

[Chris Pile]

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I have a Hiwatt Bulldog from the 80's.... It sounds awesome. A pal of mine also has numerous Hiwatts - combos and stacks, and just bought one of the those mini-stacks made in Asia. It has a decent sound with the stock 10's in the cabs. He's thinking 12's would fit.... He's also considered a Reeves, but just can't hit the button because of funds. If he would quit buying L-5's he could go for it.

 

[LLL]

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If you've ever looked inside an original, they look like perfection.

I mean, look at that wiring job:

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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Inspiration for Spectral, perhaps?

 

[beaubrummels]

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Still have my DR103 and 4123 Fane cab from the mid 2000's. Man it was difficult and expensive getting that into the US.

 

[LLL]

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Harry Joyce was responsible for the mil-spec wiring.