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SackvilleDan · June 29th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I blew the transformer in my Epiphone Valve Junior Head (Version 3). I want to replace the transformer, but am wondering if an upgrade is possible without spending the $300 on a Mercury Magnetics set.

I've found this transformer, http://store.triodestore.com/tf65wscta48opaper.html , and am wondering if it would do the trick. I need a transformer with three outputs (4, 8, and 16 ohms), and as this states it is for an amp "...less than 25W...", can I use this transformer in my amp? I'd hate to blow it up again!

Any other recommendations for a good transformer for a VJ on a budget?

JOHNNY FOWLER · June 30th, 2009, 03:41 PM

check out the hammond 125e se works fine for me and sounds really good too.

http://angela.com/hammond125seseries...nsformers.aspx

SackvilleDan · June 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I looked at the link, what are the differences between the 125 _ se, _ being A to F ?

backline · June 30th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Can you purchase just the out tranny from MM's? Probably still not worth the money though. We bought a Hammond from Angela, and they are quite an improvement. Your link looks promising also. There is a power rating increase with those Hammond's. I am sure it is spelled out in the specs. Enjoy your new iron.
Good Luck

Tele-Dave · June 30th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackvilleDan

what are the differences

Different power handling capabilities.

Click on "more" button.

B is 5watt
C is 8 watt
D is 10watt

I'd go for C or D
D will get you better bottom end

SackvilleDan · June 30th, 2009, 10:23 PM

SO if the bigger is better, why not choose E or F?

JOHNNY FOWLER · July 2nd, 2009, 08:14 PM

i pulled mine last night just to check. it,s a "c" not an e the c bolts right up but is 8 watts. this is the link to the e http://angela.com/hammondoutputtransformer125ese.aspx

Brad J · July 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM

Put a 125ese in mine, better low end, probably a touch more headroom, not much $ between them, I say go for it.

June 29th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
SackvilleDan Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sackville Posts: 190 2 Photos	Valve Junior Transformer Replacement? I blew the transformer in my Epiphone Valve Junior Head (Version 3). I want to replace the transformer, but am wondering if an upgrade is possible without spending the $300 on a Mercury Magnetics set. I've found this transformer, http://store.triodestore.com/tf65wscta48opaper.html , and am wondering if it would do the trick. I need a transformer with three outputs (4, 8, and 16 ohms), and as this states it is for an amp "...less than 25W...", can I use this transformer in my amp? I'd hate to blow it up again! Any other recommendations for a good transformer for a VJ on a budget? __________________ Tele/Strats/Firebird->Huckleberry Fuzz->Pitchblack->Crybaby->Timmy->Analogman TS9 (Silver/808 mods)->Keeley SEM/Ultra DS-1->CE-2->Cool Cat Vibe->Small Stone->Outlaw Supply Big Blue Tremolo/Boost->Ibanez AD-9->Eventide TimeFactor->Marshall 1962 RI w/ KT66s

June 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
SackvilleDan Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sackville Posts: 190 2 Photos	I looked at the link, what are the differences between the 125 _ se, _ being A to F ? __________________ Tele/Strats/Firebird->Huckleberry Fuzz->Pitchblack->Crybaby->Timmy->Analogman TS9 (Silver/808 mods)->Keeley SEM/Ultra DS-1->CE-2->Cool Cat Vibe->Small Stone->Outlaw Supply Big Blue Tremolo/Boost->Ibanez AD-9->Eventide TimeFactor->Marshall 1962 RI w/ KT66s

June 30th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
SackvilleDan Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sackville Posts: 190 2 Photos	SO if the bigger is better, why not choose E or F? __________________ Tele/Strats/Firebird->Huckleberry Fuzz->Pitchblack->Crybaby->Timmy->Analogman TS9 (Silver/808 mods)->Keeley SEM/Ultra DS-1->CE-2->Cool Cat Vibe->Small Stone->Outlaw Supply Big Blue Tremolo/Boost->Ibanez AD-9->Eventide TimeFactor->Marshall 1962 RI w/ KT66s

July 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brad J Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 248 18 Photos	Put a 125ese in mine, better low end, probably a touch more headroom, not much $ between them, I say go for it. __________________ _ “It's one thing to have talent. It's another to figure out how to use it.” - Roger Miller 1936-1992

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June 30th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 54 Posts: 192 18 Photos	check out the hammond 125e se works fine for me and sounds really good too. http://angela.com/hammond125seseries...nsformers.aspx

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backline Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CA, 94585 Age: 49 Posts: 204	Can you purchase just the out tranny from MM's? Probably still not worth the money though. We bought a Hammond from Angela, and they are quite an improvement. Your link looks promising also. There is a power rating increase with those Hammond's. I am sure it is spelled out in the specs. Enjoy your new iron. Good Luck

July 2nd, 2009, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 54 Posts: 192 18 Photos	i pulled mine last night just to check. it,s a "c" not an e the c bolts right up but is 8 watts. this is the link to the e http://angela.com/hammondoutputtransformer125ese.aspx

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