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Topic: Transformer for '65 Bassman |
Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 27 Oct 2003 2:02 pm |
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Any ideas on where to find a transformer with identical specs to the one in a BF Bassman? I know the vintage amp dealers will soak you for several hundred bucks. Any sources in a 'reasonable' price range that doesn't capitalize on the vintage market?
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Jon Light
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Saugerties, NY
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Larry Clark
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Herndon, VA.
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Sam Marshall
From:
Chandler, AZ USA
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Posted 27 Oct 2003 5:22 pm
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Try Mercury Magnetics' AXIOM series. Many choices of vintage transformers for many models.
Sam in AZ |
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Jerry Erickson
From:
Atlanta,IL 61723
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Posted 27 Oct 2003 9:52 pm
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Hi Larry,
Another source would be
www.hoffmanamps.com
Allen might have a different supplier for his transformers than the other places , but the others will have what you need. Axiom will be the most expensive and Hoffman will probably be the fastest. Happy hunting! |
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J Fletcher
From:
London,Ont,Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 5:51 am
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 6:30 am
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WOW! Thanks, guys.
Looks like most of the suppliers have them. Prices range between $69(Allen) and $90(Hoffman). I believe the Axiom is even more expensive, but I haven't found that one yet. Is there any big advantage to the pricier ones? This amp is turning into a money pit. Any advice?
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Sam Marshall
From:
Chandler, AZ USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 6:43 am
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From www.mercurymagnetics.com (AXIOM series):
AXIOM FBFBM-O (Black Face Bassman Output) $150.00 ea (qty = 1)
AXIOM FBFBP-50 (Black Face Bassman Power) $120.00 ea (qty=1)
Sam in AZ
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 7:21 am
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Try Mojo products. I have a Mojo transformer in my Super Reverb that seems to work well.
http://www.mojotone.com/
Dave |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 8:06 am
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| Most of the Fender replacement transformers I've gotten from Mojo have the Fender name on them, so I would count them as "the correct part". |
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 12:05 pm
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Larry
Check with David Allen at www.allenamps.com
He has a great selection of Trannys
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Rick Johnson
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 1:34 pm
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Thanks again guys. David's price beat all and when I got as much info as I could together and asked my electrical engineer buddy, he couldn't come up with a reason why the more expensive ones would be better for that application. So, I ordered it from David. Very nice guy on the phone, shipped it off immediately, couldn't ask for more.
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Chick Donner
From:
North Ridgeville, OH USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 2:12 pm
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| Check out the Peter Dahl Company in El Paso. They used to make the best replacements. |
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Dave Zirbel
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Sebastopol, CA USA
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