Transformer for '65 Bassman

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 27 Oct 2003 2:02 pm

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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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 27 Oct 2003 2:11 pm

Hey Larry--no experience with this but here's a source--
http://www.allenamps.com/transformers.html

Larry Clark · Post by **Larry Clark** » 27 Oct 2003 2:23 pm

Here's another possible source.
www.tubesandmore.com

Sam Marshall · Post by **Sam Marshall** » 27 Oct 2003 5:22 pm

Try Mercury Magnetics' AXIOM series. Many choices of vintage transformers for many models.

Sam in AZ

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 27 Oct 2003 9:52 pm

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!

J Fletcher · Post by **J Fletcher** » 28 Oct 2003 5:51 am

Are you looking for the power or output transformer?

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 28 Oct 2003 6:30 am

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

Sam Marshall · Post by **Sam Marshall** » 28 Oct 2003 6:43 am

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

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 28 Oct 2003 7:21 am

Try Mojo products. I have a Mojo transformer in my Super Reverb that seems to work well.

http://www.mojotone.com/

Dave

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 28 Oct 2003 8:42 am

www.sovtek.com

They have the correct part# and they are the correct brand,etc.
http://www.turnstyle.com/nsc/catalog.asp?raster=18F6.0x3CF45F788CEB5883.2E2C.0.668F&category=fenderxfmrs [This message was edited by Ken Fox on 28 October 2003 at 08:43 AM.]

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 29 Oct 2003 8:06 am

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".

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 29 Oct 2003 12:05 pm

Larry
Check with David Allen at www.allenamps.com

He has a great selection of Trannys

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Rick Johnson

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 29 Oct 2003 1:34 pm

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

Chick Donner · Post by **Chick Donner** » 29 Oct 2003 2:12 pm

Check out the Peter Dahl Company in El Paso. They used to make the best replacements.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 29 Oct 2003 3:17 pm

Here's another source.

http://www.vibroworld.com/parts/tech5.html#transformers

DZ