US to UK (European) Amp conversion

PeterUK · February 14th, 2004, 08:35 AM

Guys

I know us Brits have gloated mercilessly about the favourable exchange rate, but at the moment we're getting nearly 2 US Dollars for every British Pound (well, $1,847 today).

So with a few things starting to go my way, I got to thinking about a Fender Blues Junior amp or a small amp kit, and I can pick either up relatively cheaply (exchange rate, blah, blah...) on your side of the pond.

So, assuming no amp knowledge, what would need to be changed? I'm well aware of the voltage difference. But what else?

Assume no amp knowledge but basic skills to be able to assemble guitars (see my www) but be assured that I would seek expert advice as I know lots of nasty, high voltages can build up inside an amp of this sort. Also assume that all the required replacement parts can be obtained here in the UK

Is this idea a flyer? Or am I better of sulking and paying British Pounds for something I can plug straight in (where's the fun in that? :D )?

Thanks in advance.

Peter

fakeocaster · February 14th, 2004, 09:22 AM

All you need is a step up transformer from 110V to 230V.

Any competent tech or electrician will sort this out for you.

I suggest you ring Chandlers or one of the other highend shops in London, who should be able to fill you in on local contacts, prices etc

Cheers

Fakeocaster

fakeocaster · February 14th, 2004, 09:30 AM

I just read this again and realised that I said the opposite of what I meant(and not for the first time!)

You actually need a 230V/110V stepdown transformer

Fakeocaster

Lew UK · February 14th, 2004, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakeocaster

I just read this again and realised that I said the opposite of what I meant(and not for the first time!)

You actually need a 230V/110V stepdown transformer

Fakeocaster

lol that was a close one

February 14th, 2004, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeterUK Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 2,830	US to UK (European) Amp conversion Guys I know us Brits have gloated mercilessly about the favourable exchange rate, but at the moment we're getting nearly 2 US Dollars for every British Pound (well, $1,847 today). So with a few things starting to go my way, I got to thinking about a Fender Blues Junior amp or a small amp kit, and I can pick either up relatively cheaply (exchange rate, blah, blah...) on your side of the pond. So, assuming no amp knowledge, what would need to be changed? I'm well aware of the voltage difference. But what else? Assume no amp knowledge but basic skills to be able to assemble guitars (see my www) but be assured that I would seek expert advice as I know lots of nasty, high voltages can build up inside an amp of this sort. Also assume that all the required replacement parts can be obtained here in the UK Is this idea a flyer? Or am I better of sulking and paying British Pounds for something I can plug straight in (where's the fun in that? :D )? Thanks in advance. Peter __________________ .

February 14th, 2004, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
fakeocaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enniscorthy, Ireland Posts: 672	No problem All you need is a step up transformer from 110V to 230V. Any competent tech or electrician will sort this out for you. I suggest you ring Chandlers or one of the other highend shops in London, who should be able to fill you in on local contacts, prices etc Cheers Fakeocaster __________________ cheers fakeocaster

February 14th, 2004, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
fakeocaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enniscorthy, Ireland Posts: 672	Oops! I just read this again and realised that I said the opposite of what I meant(and not for the first time!) You actually need a 230V/110V stepdown transformer Fakeocaster __________________ cheers fakeocaster