Mike Bungo Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Hi everyone. I used a B100 15 in a practice room this week and it sounded really good. I play punk and the 15” speaker really helped. I’ve found a B300 and weight aside are these amps ok and reliable? There seems to be little or nothing available info wise on the net….Thanks in advance Mike 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) That looks like an off shore product with a Hiwatt label stuck on to it. It screams fake to me. Edit: Doing a quick search, Talkbass has many questions from members on these and other Maxwatt units. Another article that surfaced had an amp being switched on and the hum level was deafening. I still wouldn't touch one with a barge pole. Edited April 7, 2023 by BassmanPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Bungo Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 I played the B100 at practice and it’s ok. I’ve found a B300 which appears to be identical apart from output but cannot find anything on the web like user guide or reviews ect. I’ve seen the guy in Brazil’s piece but I was after some uk info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 They’re Chinese made combos that use absolutely super heavyweight marine ply. They have literally nothing in common with the original hand-wired, point to point valve Hiwatt from the 60s, but if it sounds good to you, then that’s all that matters! I had a Chinese made Hiwatt valve combo which was wonderful. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bungo Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 It’s in great condition and is £100. The one I played in the practice room sounded great so for £100 a 300 watt versions gotta be a good buy. Yes is heavy but hey ho 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 You’ve probably found these web pages already but just in case - It looks very similar to the combos currently on the Hiwatt website- http://www.hiwatt.co.uk/shop/bulldog-series might be worth an email for some info? Bass gallery have what could be a 60w one for over £300 - https://thebassgallery.com/collections/combos-1/products/hiwatt-maxwatt-b60-12-ex-demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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