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post Apr 28 2019, 07:20 PM, updated 7y ago

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So I brought back a Fender Mustang I amp back from the US since I was studying there for awhile but now It wont turn on using power adapters. Does it need a power supply change or something ? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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post Apr 28 2019, 11:00 PM

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err USA uses 110v, we use 240v, so you need a step down transformer

considering its a mustang im not even sure its worth it to get one

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post Apr 28 2019, 11:04 PM

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step down trans la boss hehe, up lagi letup la amp tu smile.gif
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post Apr 28 2019, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(LeaSe*lineR @ Apr 28 2019, 11:04 PM)
step down trans la boss hehe, up lagi letup la amp tu smile.gif
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oh ya, my bad lol laugh.gif
TSmetal_greymon20
post Apr 29 2019, 01:12 AM

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QUOTE(+3kk! @ Apr 28 2019, 11:00 PM)
err USA uses 110v, we use 240v, so you need a step down transformer

considering its a mustang im not even sure its worth it to get one
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Where would i find one ? Searching google I cant seem to find an example of a 110v to 240v transformer .
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(metal_greymon20 @ Apr 29 2019, 01:12 AM)
Where would i find one ? Searching google I cant seem to find an example of a 110v to 240v transformer .
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step down adapter. can get it cheap (below 50) from shopee/lazada, but i doubt it is safe to be plugged in all the time. should be fine in ur use case scenario tho.
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:24 AM

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QUOTE(kurangak @ Apr 29 2019, 01:23 AM)
step down adapter. can get it cheap (below 50) from shopee/lazada, but i doubt it is safe to be plugged in all the time. should be fine in ur use case scenario tho.
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Yea im searching there right now cant seem to find anything within the specific voltage mentioned. 110v to 240v .
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(metal_greymon20 @ Apr 29 2019, 01:24 AM)
Yea im searching there right now cant seem to find anything within the specific voltage mentioned. 110v to 240v .
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now im confused. laugh.gif

u want to

a.bring ur amp from malaysia and use it in the US ?

or

b.u brought ur amp back from US and want to use it in malaysia ?

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post Apr 29 2019, 01:30 AM

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QUOTE(kurangak @ Apr 29 2019, 01:29 AM)
now im confused. laugh.gif

u want to

a.bring ur amp and use it in the US ?

or

b.u brought ur amp back from US and want to use it in malaysia ?
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Er brought from US use in Malaysia sorry for the confusion Im new to this shit lol..
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:35 AM

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QUOTE(metal_greymon20 @ Apr 29 2019, 01:30 AM)
Er brought from US use in Malaysia sorry for the confusion Im new to this shit lol..
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then, u need a step down adapter/transformer , since u need to step down the voltage from our outlet 240v to ur amp usable 110v
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:38 AM

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QUOTE(kurangak @ Apr 29 2019, 01:35 AM)
then, u need a step down adapter/transformer , since u need to step down the voltage from our outlet 240v to ur amp usable 110v
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Something like this ?

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/200-watt...N6Z862&search=1
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:44 AM

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QUOTE(metal_greymon20 @ Apr 29 2019, 01:38 AM)
yep. but if u do buy one of this, remember to always plug it out after use.
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post Apr 29 2019, 01:46 AM

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QUOTE(kurangak @ Apr 29 2019, 01:44 AM)
yep. but if u do buy one of this, remember to always plug it out after use.
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Alright thanks for the info appreciate it
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post May 2 2019, 01:40 AM

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using this thing will affect the sound quality. I know la...I tried before with a USA guitar amp (110V) too in KL.

 

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