Fender DRRI 110 to 220v

[pauld83]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and had a question. I recently moved to Europe where the power out of the wall is 220-240 with 50hz cycle.

Is it possible to simply jump the transformer inside the amp or do I have to have the amplifiers transformer changed?

I thought about buying a transformer I can simply plug the amp into but I've been hearing stories of noise associated with these units.

Thanks for the help.

Paul

[Enzo]

The USA transformer is 041316, and it only has the 120v winding.

The export transformer is 041317, and it covers 240, 230, and 100v, but not 120v.

You could get a 041317 and install it, change the mains fuse to 1A, and pull the wires off the ground switch - if yours has one.

Otherwise, get a external step-down transformer and leave everything in the amp alone.

[tguen63]

I used a step down transformer for a couple of years on a Peavey Classic 50 when I lived in China, including gigs, and never had any noise or other problems.