power cord for Transtube Fex

Bob Kononiuk · Post by **Bob Kononiuk** » 20 Sep 2003 6:31 pm

Well I got my Transtube Fex today that I won off ebay, but I did not get the power cord for it.

If I cant get one from the pawn shop I bought it from, does anyone know where I can get one that fits?

Maybe radio shack or something similiar or will I need to go through Peavey?

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Bob Kononiuk
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Nashville 112
Hilton Volume Pedal

David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 20 Sep 2003 7:40 pm

I spied you bidding on that.
Nice going.
I would think that a call to Peavey would get you fixed up.
This should work...1-877-732-8391 toll free

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 21 Sep 2003 2:56 am

I got one at Radio Shack.

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 21 Sep 2003 3:11 am

this cord is used on a lots of different devices, printers, computers, Radio Shack will have it, or I'll give you one, you will love the transtubefex

Bob Kononiuk · Post by **Bob Kononiuk** » 21 Sep 2003 5:15 am

Thanks guys. I will run down to radio shack. I am anxious to try it out and really do not want to wait for Peavy to send me one. (ya'll know how it is with us kids and our new toys

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Is yhis a regular cord or is there a "transformer" box thingie at the end where it plugs into the wall?

BTW, Jim, I appreciate the offer. I may take you up on it if I strike out at the stores here.

take care and God bless

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Bob Kononiuk
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Carter SD-10
Nashville 112
Hilton Volume Pedal

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 21 Sep 2003 5:21 am

I know what you mean, bob. It is a regular cord---no wall-wart. I'd suggest making a paper tracing of the three-prong jack in the TTFX that you need to match up with because you will find a number of different type plug endings at RS but only one that is right for this.

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 21 Sep 2003 6:26 am

You may also encounter what is known as ground loop hum with this unit. This is a result of it being grounded via the signal connection cable. If you encounter this and it is bothersome, try a three to two wire adaptor on the cord for the Transtubefex. I keep one of the handy litle critters in my gig bag at all times, as I often daisy-chain two amps, resulting in the same ground loop hum.
If the unit has only factory presets you will not like it at all! Find someone with a RAM card and Newman settings. It will load right in with the card. You cannot do a midi interface to a Profex 2 to get the settings, as the midi message is a "system exclusive" message meant only for other Profex 2 units. With the card, this in not a problem.
If you do not have a card available, buy one with Newman settings on it and you will be very happy! If you get one, I have a set of instructions that I made up for others that will help in use of the card. I sold about twenty cards on the forum last year and found that the instructions were helpful to all that bought a card and also others that already had a card.
I do not have any cards for sale, I believe some are avaiable on the "For Sale" section of the Forum.
You can also download Jeff Peterson's settings from:
http://www2.netdoor.com/~johnfera/TubeFex/#patch

You will need a computer with a midi-interface and cable plus a program to run all that. The program is avaiable at the same site.
Peterson's settings are a more oriented to a modern style. A lot of compressor is used in the settings. I really like his settings for 6-string guitar.
The Transtubefex and Tubefex may be retrofitted with a new memory chip that allows the removal of the pesky memory battery. The batteries have a life span of 5 or more years and can eventually leak, doing possible unrepairable damage to the circuit board. It is advisiable to remove the top plate and do a visual inspection of the battery. Clean any residue off the battery and circuit board with a Q-tip dipped in fingernail polish remover or denatured alcohol (remove loose particles first with a dry tip). This will stop any corrosive action until a new battery or replacement memory can be installed. The battery in soldered in and is definitely not a task for a non-tech. The memory chip replacement is a plug-in unit. If you are very careful, a low wattage iron, that has had a bit of solder applied to the tip, may be used on the battery legs to loosen it up for removal.

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