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Topic: Using A 70s Overseas Amp In U.S.? |
Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2016 1:22 pm |
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I am working on a possible gear swap that would land me a mid-70s silver face Fender amp made for overseas distribution. It has the built-in voltage selector on the back that was common for the day and with the minimum voltage of 117.
Are there any reasons to be concerned about running this amp in the U.S. and, in either case, are there 'do's and don'ts' about use or maintenance of these amps? |
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D Schubert
From:
Columbia, MO, USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2016 2:59 pm
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| I've had that particular model of SFDR for years, left the voltage rheostat set on minimum (marked as 117) and never had any problems. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 3 Jul 2016 8:50 pm
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Hi Chris
It should be fine as long as you have it switched to your local voltage 115/117 Volts
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 4 Jul 2016 7:59 am
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| Thanks, guys. Anything I need to do differently as far as either inspection or maintenance because of the voltage conversion? |
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Peter Harris
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 5 Jul 2016 2:54 am
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Just watch it to make sure the smoke doesn't get out.... 
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