tone king gremlin mains transformer

Djt80

Hello,
first time poster.

I am considering buying the Tone King Gremlin. I am living in the UK but I will be moving back to the US at the end of year.  Obviously I could wait for 8 months then buy it in the US and save money and headache.  But patience is difficult. 

Does anyone know if the Gremlin mains transformer is multi-tap and can be wired to take 110v or 220v?
i would not want to use an outboard step-down adapter. . 

I have inquired on multiple channels so am trying this community for any thoughts:
- 3 guitar shops who didn’t know
- TK US and Europe distributors, and TK itself - none of which responded to emails. 

Any help appreciated. 

uncledick

Djt80 said:

I have inquired on multiple channels so am trying this community for any thoughts:
- 3 guitar shops who didn’t know
- TK US and Europe distributors, and TK itself - none of which responded to emails. 

With back-up like that I'd be doubting the wisdom of buying the thing in the first place...There are some great UK builders - including some on here - who'd build you a similar spec, and with the mains voltage option.

Djt80

uncledick said:

Djt80 said:

I have inquired on multiple channels so am trying this community for any thoughts:
- 3 guitar shops who didn’t know
- TK US and Europe distributors, and TK itself - none of which responded to emails. 

With back-up like that I'd be doubting the wisdom of buying the thing in the first place...There are some great UK builders - including some on here - who'd build you a similar spec, and with the mains voltage option.

I am tending to agree. If you can’t be arsed to respond on a very basic question...Even a large name Marshall responds quickly and detailed on more complex queries. 

I would also prefer to support a UK builder.  Could you just give me a few names to research?  I have a Marshall JTM1 so am looking for something on the other end of the spectrum.  The built-in Attenuator and cab quality was what attracted me to the Tone King. 

uncledick

I'm a Cornell man myself and currently gig with a Romany Pro which has superb build quality and excellent back-up from the man who designs them.  I know that MJW has a good reputation and others will suggest equally good alternatives. 

Djt80

Thank you, will take a look and inquire. 

Djt80

As an update, TK Europe distributor responded:

“sorry for the late reply. 

All Tone King amplifier do have a multi voltage power supply that just need to be rewired. This could be done by every Tone King service center either in the USA or even in the UK. As long as an official Service Center does this, warranty wound be effected.

Once you decide to have the voltage switched, let me know and I’ll send you the infos for a service center near by you.

Let me know if you need anything!”

mark_jwedge

If you are after a british amp builder, as well as MJW which has already been suggested you are missing out if you don’t contact Rift Amps and Modulus Amplification. Both are members here and make some stunning stuff