Hand-wired, classic tube sound from across the pond - or is it the dark side of the moon?

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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Hiwatt DG-504 Custom 50 50w David Gilmour Signature Tube Guitar Amp Head

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sounds like poop...only worse

Posted by billy from nyc on Nov 4, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: pro musician

Reviewer's Play Style: all (rock, pop, metal, psychadellic, jazz, country

This thing sounds absolutely HORRABLE; after spending 2 weeks with it, I could not manage to find a single usable note with any of my guitars (usa strats and teles, gretches, esp and jackson customs, an kxk warrior... just to name my favorits). this amp (if you even want to call it that) is dull flat and lifeless sounding through any cabinet (avatars with eninance legends and mesa oversized cabs with vintage 30s); I have honestly heard better tone out of headphone amps. do yourself a favor and stay far away.

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