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Gear Discussion Forums => Bass Amps & Effects => Topic started by: pilgrim9 on January 24, 2014, 02:49:46 AM

Title: Hiwatt DR 405 on evilbay
Post by: pilgrim9 on January 24, 2014, 02:49:46 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HIWATT-DR405-ultra-rare-/151216834805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233539c8f5
 I never even knew Hiwatt made a 400 watt tube amp.

Title: Re: Hiwatt DR 405 on evilbay
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on January 24, 2014, 03:06:15 AM

Yep. There's a even a modern version that may be in current production. They had a whole thing with terrible QC and some famous bassist had an endorsement with them and it was rumored that even HIS models were unreliable, but I can't remember who it was. I used to know, but my poor brain is fried. Someone English I think. I think the modern ones may have used eight KT88's instead of six.

 That opening bid is a good price for a collector. Sadly, unless the player has lots of money, it's no longer a player's amp. I REALLY don't see the point in putting it on eBay at this time of year unless it's to gauge interest or advertizing for an off-bay sale. I've seen them priced online in vintage shops at $6000-8000 and sell pretty quick. This is one to watch.

Title: Re: Hiwatt DR 405 on evilbay
Post by: Highlander on January 24, 2014, 11:31:47 AM

Listed on Mark Huss' register as a '78 as well as on the sale details...

Title: Re: Hiwatt DR 405 on evilbay
Post by: Bionic-Joe on January 26, 2014, 10:58:47 AM

I've seen it in person. It's from a reliable great guy. It's a MONSTER. I bought a 200 watt from him a few months aho as well as a 2x15. This amp will destroy any and all Ampeg SVT. Period.

Title: Re: Hiwatt DR 405 on evilbay
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on January 26, 2014, 07:40:09 PM

Maybe it was Oasis' bass player?