Transformer End Bells Necessary?

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ZMoney
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Transformer End Bells Necessary?

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Hi
I have a line on a good deal for an output transformer without an end bell. Would it be alright to use the transformer without an end bell in an amp build (for a trainwreck) or would I need to find end bells to make them useable?

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Re: Transformer End Bells Necessary?

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No problem without end bells.
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Re: Transformer End Bells Necessary?

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Here’s what I just built and it’s got no end bells.
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Re: Transformer End Bells Necessary?

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my last build , the bad Cat/Matchless amp used a Marshall laydown OT that I just stood up because of the ergonomics of the chassis i had.

I don't suppose you'd get CE certification as there are bare terminals you could possible touch. I insulated them with the glue gun :D


Amp sounds great though.


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