OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

[supernosher]

I don't usually share things I find on the net, but this is THE neatest amp wiring I've ever seen... I am sure some of you will enjoy this...or maybe even purchase what looks to be a very nice amp. Wish I could buy it!

This is the guts of a very rare Royal JPP50 (based on Jimmy Page's Hiwatt head)

See the rest at the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROYAL-JPP50-AMP-VINTAGE-HIWATT-MARSHALL-AMPLIFIER-in-1_W0QQitemZ260383486994QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260383486994&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

 

[FretFire]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

I like how one person sent in a question obviously disappointed that the power cable doesn't come with the $3k amp he's shopping for. That's like someone complaining about the price of the gas they're putting in their Ferrari. It is a beautiful amp though, and I'll bet it's an ear-bleedingly loud 50 watts.

 

[The Golden Boy]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

IMO, Jimmy Page's best sound was with his Hiwatt.

 

[3th3r]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

I like how one person sent in a question obviously disappointed that the power cable doesn't come with the $3k amp he's shopping for. That's like someone complaining about the price of the gas they're putting in their Ferrari. It is a beautiful amp though, and I'll bet it's an ear-bleedingly loud 50 watts.

In this instance, however, it's more comparable to complaining that the key to the gas cap is not included. The buyer will need to make his own power cable because he won't be able to buy it.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

Some 60s and 70s Hiwatts.

 

[cream123]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

thats some *Clean* wiring. makes me feel good to have a hiwatt

 

[FretFire]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

In this instance, however, it's more comparable to complaining that the key to the gas cap is not included. The buyer will need to make his own power cable because he won't be able to buy it.

I'd just have a good amp tech or electrician take care of it. IMO, if I could drop $3k on a guitar amp, then I should be able to spend the $50-100 or so it would take to get that done. Just like you could have a locksmith take care of the gas cap problem .

 

[kjrocks]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

I think I see a cold solder joint

 

[claytonc]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

There has been alot of discussion regarding those amps on other forums.
some good, some not so good.

For half that price you can get a real HIWATT, aka one built by Hylight Electronics.

 

[claytonc]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

hey Rid,
Where did you get the center picture? 1970 DR103 Bass serial # 763 ????

That DR201 #3049 in the top pic was mine too! LOL

 

[supernosher]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

@Rid - sweet pics, thanks for that!

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head


Had a look at your sig...
Funny enough, same url.
www.vintagehiwattconvention.com
And I found them at that place, my own pictures I could not find...
Used to have a DR201 as well.
Love old Hiwatts....nothing else sounds like those
You are welcome Super

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

WOW those are clean on the inside

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

That is military spec stuff..
They use to make about 40 amps pr month I think.
Awesome job, and they last forever those amps.

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

Sweet...that would be a nice geeky poster on the wall..haha

 

[claytonc]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

I still have #673. But I had to sell #3049 about a year and a half ago.

I did replace it with DR201 #1949 from Colin Pattenden the original bassist with Manfred Mann. He bought the amp from Dave Reeves in 1971 when he was still building them in his house. Although by then he had subcontracted Harry Joyce Electronics to help wire 40 a month and this 201 was wired by HJ.

Hopefully you willl get another some day!

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

Heh yeah..looking for a DR504 though
Love that huge sound those 50watts heads have.

 

[RMosack]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

IMO, Jimmy Page's best sound was with his Hiwatt.

When was Jimmy playing Hiwatts? Any notable songs/albums?

 

[dystrust]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

The short answer is he used them live from July '69 to November '71. The longer answer can be found here.

 

[RMosack]

Re: OCDologists! Impressive Royal Jimmy Page "Hiwatt" head

Awesome! Thank you very much.