REEVES Custom 50 Jimmy Page amp

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  1. Feb 19, 2009 #1
    reeves amps

    reeves amps Member

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    We've had several requests to do a 'Jimmy Page' Hiwatt amp that he used between '69-'71 or so. I don't know what took us so long but it was a natural for us to do. The footswitch allows you to go between normal "Hiwatt" mode to "Hot rod Hiwatt"...kinda reminded me of early AC/DC in tone. This amp will be available in either 50w or 100w


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  2. Feb 19, 2009 #2
    Terry McInturff

    Terry McInturff 40th Anniversary of guitar building! Gold Supporting Member

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    I for one am interested!
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2009 #3
    azwhofan

    azwhofan Supporting Member

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    That is so very sweet! And it would be quite the step up from my Custom 6 LOL.
    I see it's not on your website yet. Do you have any pricing and availabily info you'd care to share with us?
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2009 #4
    reeves amps

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    Available to order now...lead time is about 3-4 weeks.
    50w $1,999.00
    100w $2,199.00
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2009 #5
    Loni Specter

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    very COOL!
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2009 #6
    todd richman

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    Very cool amp. Are you going to be at the NY Amp Show in May with that head?
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2009 #7
    reeves amps

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    At this point we are not planning on attending.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2009 #8
    traviswalk

    traviswalk In the Great State Gold Supporting Member

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    Oh man, that head gives me bad GAS...beautiful. I need to make capacity for a fine Reeves machine, watch out emporium.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2009 #9
    Terry McInturff

    Terry McInturff 40th Anniversary of guitar building! Gold Supporting Member

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    Have you done a "Who" head?
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2009 #10
    todd richman

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    How about planning on attending-Loni has a great lineup this year and your amps and especially the Jimmy head would be most welcome.
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2009 #11
    Blauserk

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    So it's basically a Custom 50 (or Custom 100) footswitchable into the "Royal Albert Hall" mode? What schematic did you use for the Jimmy Page side? Thanks.
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2009 #12
    reeves amps

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    In the "normal" mode it is very much like a Custom 50...maybe not exact but close enough.

    We used the schematic we were given and the one on mhuss's site.
     
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  13. Feb 21, 2009 #13
    reeves amps

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    Yes, it is the CP-103 and CP-504
     
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  14. Feb 21, 2009 #14
    Srvwannab

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    Let me add, that I am a huge fan of Bill and the amps that they make at Reeves.

    i couldn't be happier with my Reeves amps!
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2009 #15
    mr.blacksummer

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    oh shucks...
    that is HOT.
    I need some dollars right away!
    nice job bill...
    my custom 30 is still trusty as hell...nightly compliments on tone.
    awesome.
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2009 #16
    kevo

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    That tone my boy Jimmy Page had around 1971 was amazing.
    Is there a big difference in tone and overall sound between the 50 watt and 100 watt?
    I'll see what I can do to get one.
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2009 #17
    wichita

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    Looks really interesting.
    Is this higher gain than a stock hiwatt of the same era?

    I just got a Jen tonebender that would be great with this!
     
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  18. Feb 25, 2009 #18
    garyrogue

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    That is what I was wondering, how do these sit gain wise between normal Hiwatts and Marshalls? Tone difference and/or feel etc.. ?
     
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  19. Feb 28, 2009 #19
    enharmonic

    enharmonic Old Growth Gold Supporting Member

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    I want one! :)
     
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  20. Feb 28, 2009 #20
    reeves amps

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    The amp acts like a two channel amp but it is not...so, what I call 'normal mode' the amp is very much like a regular Hiwatt...maybe a little edgier, but still all the same basic characteristics. In the 'hot mode' it has more preamp gain. So, to sum it up, if Hiwatt and Marshall had a child-the Jimmy is what it would sound like...IMHO.

    Bill
     
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