Hiwatt DG-504 David Gilmour Signature Head
Based on the Custom 50 head, but with special modifications
as commissioned by Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd himself, the DG-504 adds a bit of
modern sophistication to the classic performance amplifier. In addition to the
Bass, Treble, Presence and Master Volume controls, the DG-504 uses a specially
linked input system, where the gain of each channel can be altered to suit
different musical styles. Built using Partridge transformers, 4 x ECC-83 tubes
in the preamp section, 2 x EL-34 tubes in the power stage, and is rated at 50
watts output, with switchable 4, 8 & 16 ohms impedance.
A look inside the amplifier will reveal point-to-point hand wiring, turret tag
boards (no printed circuits), and hand laced wiring harnesses. The power and
output transformers are manufactured by Partridge, the original 1970's supplier
to the original design sheets. The components and wires are the modern available
equivalents of the vintage components, 1-watt carbon resistors, and wound
polyester capacitors being used throughout.
Hiwatt DG-504 Custom 50 50w David Gilmour
Signature Tube Guitar Amp Head Features:
- Power: 2 x EL-34 tubes
- Preamp: 4 x ECC-83 tubes
- 100 watts
- Dual channel: normal and bright
- Adjustable 4, 8 & 16 ohm output impedance
- Linked input system
- Individual channel volume
- 3-band EQ
- Hand wound
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