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Princeton Reverb Power transformer rewind
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 12:14 am
by whopperplate
My seventies silver face princeton has blown the power transformer and I am wondering where to go to have this thing rewound/rebuilt to accurate vintage spec. Any recommendations? Thank you all
Charlie
Re: Princeton Reverb Power transformer rewind
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:07 am
by danman
MM offers a couple of rewind options depending on how much you want to spend. You may also want to check with Heyboer to see if they also offer a rewind service. Another option would be to purchase a replacement from Classictone and replace the new covers with your old ones. It will lose a touch of resale value this way but for me, having the original OT is more important.
Re: Princeton Reverb Power transformer rewind
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:28 am
by whopperplate
I only have intentions for rewinding. I have heard of all these options, but I am yet to hear anyone's conclusive opinion on who can provide the most vintage faithful and accurate rewind.
I have heard Mercury is thorough, but heyboer and marstran have good reputations as well. a reputation for accuracy is priority.
Thanks
Charlie
Re: Princeton Reverb Power transformer rewind
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:01 pm
by neikeel
If Brian has time to do the teardown I would wholeheartedly recommend Marstran (IIRC Heyboer do his rewinds).
Re: Princeton Reverb Power transformer rewind
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:26 pm
by whopperplate
Thank you neikeel!
This amp has basically become my number one player, so my patience on the turnaround is high as long as it is done properly.
Charlie