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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1375959776' post='2167854'] TBH I can sort of see why GK aren't that interested. They probably would much rather you had bought 240V version from their UK dealer network in first place and now they are having to provide support for something that shouldn't really be their problem. I can't help but think it would be far easier if you just bought an external step-down transformer and left the amp as it is. [/quote]. Understand too, but I wasn't really after any support as such. I just wanted to buy a component that is in their spares catalogue, without getting messed about. They work within a global market so shouldn't be a problem for them, as for any other company that deals on an international scale. Nay worries, I'll just source it from elsewhere

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1375859527' post='2166455'] If it is a standard voltage [url="http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/115-230V-Toroidal-Transformers-Dual-Primary-82719"]http://www.rapidonli...l-Primary-82719[/url] [/quote] Thanks Phil. [quote name='The fasting showman' timestamp='1375862754' post='2166491'] The 800va ones look like a good deal on Phil's list. Can't believe that I got mine from Polar this time last year for £88! Just be very precise with the measurements, Nick. Fitting the toroid into the space between the power amp PCB and the amp sides is a bit tricky, it takes a bit of rotating around the M8 bolt to get it right. PM me if you want me to take the top cover of my 400rb and check anything, Nick. Martin [/quote] [size=4]Hi Martin, Measured about 42v on the secondary's. Regarding the price, you did well to buy one when you did. Apparently, [i]'[font=Verdana, sans-serif]the actual manufacturing cost had increased over the last decade but had not been updated incrementally over that time by GK'[/font][/i][/size] [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1375908177' post='2167390'] Be very wary of getting it from polar audio. I did last year for a 2000RB. They sent one with the wrong electrical values and it blew the amp main board. GK were very helpful and basically supplied all the internal electronics required to fix it "free of charge" Check the spec of any transformer with GK before you fit it. [/quote] Thanks for the heads up Gelfin. Not sure what to make of Polar Audio TBH. When I first enquired, they quoted £65 (exc VAT). Then I received an invoice for £186. However none in stock, lead time of 8+ weeks..... After replying querying the price, I received an email from Polar admitting 'a price disparity' which was to be investigated with GK.... [size=4]Polar Audio have now got back to me to inform me that the price is actually '[font=Verdana, sans-serif]correct as [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]it was recently determined that the actual manufacturing cost had increased over the last decade but had not been updated incrementally over that time by GK'. [/font][/size] [size=4][font=Verdana, sans-serif]To be fair they are now offering the transformer at reduced price of £133 and there is now one in stock(?!)... [/font][/size] [size=4][font=Verdana, sans-serif]This has gone on over past fortnight, phone calls & emails.... I'm not even confident now that I'm going to get the correct transformer. [/font][/size][size=4][font=Verdana, sans-serif]So I think I'm gonna look elsewhere.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=Verdana, sans-serif]Gallien Krueger make great amps, but this is not good aftersales or product support IMHO, not from from this experience.[/font][/size]

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1375782785' post='2165425'] [url="http://www.blselectronics.co.uk/"]http://www.blselectronics.co.uk/[/url] This may be worth a try. [/quote] Many thanks Casapete, will give them a try - gotta be cheaper than the price GK have quoted me! Cheers Nick

Hi All, I'm after a reasonably priced toroidal transformer to retrofit a 110v GK 400RB series II, that I recently bought from the States. After initially quoting approx. £65 plus VAT on the phone, Polar Audio have now emailed me a revised quote for £186!! Could anybody please advise a decent reasonably priced alternative supplier? Many thanks in advance for any advice Nick

Hi All, Playing two(!) festivals with ukulele renegades The Rinky Dinks tomorrow Firstly, [b]North Nibley Festival[/b] ( [center]Jubilee Playing Field nr. Dursley, Glos) @ 3-00pm[/center] [url="http://nibleyfestival.co.uk/music"]http://nibleyfestival.co.uk/music[/url] Then later, further north at [b]Shipston Proms[/b] (High Street, Shipston-on-Stour) @ 8-30pm [url="http://www.shipstonproms.org/Lib/Docs/Programme%202013.pdf"]http://www.shipstonp...amme%202013.pdf[/url] If you're in the area, please say hello & I may get you a pint! Cheers Nick

Really looking forward to playing with ukulele renegades The Rinky Dinks tomorrow at Sunrise, on the Rising Sun Pub Stage @ 4-30pm. Please say hello if you're around Cheers Nick

Bought a pedal power supply off Steve. Quick despatch, good coms - top man. Recommended

Playing with "UK's first ukelele supergroup" the Rinky Dinks, this coming Friday 17th at the Fleece in Bristol. Tickets selling fast for what is going to be a great night out, with two other fantastic bands.... all money going to a good cause - St. Peter's Hospice. If you do pop down please say hello, & I might buy you a pint Cheers. [url="http://www.thefleece.co.uk/shows/view/united-kingdom/bristol/the-fleece/st-peters-hospice-presents-the-rinky-dinks-the-longest-johns-lizzee-rascal"]http://www.thefleece.co.uk/shows/view/united-kingdom/bristol/the-fleece/st-peters-hospice-presents-the-rinky-dinks-the-longest-johns-lizzee-rascal[/url] [url="http://www.therinkydinks.com/"]http://www.therinkydinks.com/[/url] [url="http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/nickonbass69/media/Odds%20and%20Sods/906320_10151596596678659_2109681846_o1_zps4a3d2881.jpg.html"][/url]

Geoff bought a set of d'Addario black nylon tapewounds off me. Quick payment, good coms - top man. Recommended. Cheers Nick

Chris ([b]19and85[/b]), bought a Woolly Mammoth clone off me. Good coms, prompt payment & a nice guy - recommended. Thanks Nick

I'd recommend Justin (aka 'Subthumper' on BC) at Heron Music. Certainly knows what he's doing when it concerning amp repairs.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362508885' post='2000486'] All good, but flats don't [i]have[/i] to be thumpy and fat. They can be clanky, buzzy, boingy and toppy as well. [/quote] +1 Sadowsky flats on one my precisions have plenty of punch & an amazing attack, with not that much 'thump'.

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1362168705' post='1996817'] Ive just taken delivery of a lovely used mighty mite neck from Nick on here and the screw holes all line up with the ones in my sx body but leaving about 1/8 inch gap between the end of the neck heel and the neck pocket which is annoying. Presumably it a case of drilling and filling with dowels and drilling new holes ? [/quote] General idea here.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgtgcIlFGrs[/media]

Will bought a P-Bass body from me. Prompt payment & good coms - top man. Cheers Nick