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*Disclaimer: Magnetic Components, Inc. is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corp. or Marshall Amplification.
**All of the above listed amplifier models are trademarks of Fender Musical Instrument Corp. or Marshall Amplification.
This page was last updated: 12/30/2009
A ClassicTone Vintage Series Fender* type audio output transformer with proper raised mounting and correct mounting centers in "feet". No chassis modification required.
Our Marshall* type 100W audio output transformer with zinc plated hardware and vertical mounting configuration
(a.k.a upright mounting)
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Magnetic Components, Inc.
Quality Commercial and Military Transformers
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MADE IN USA
Our ClassicTone Vintage Series Fender* style choke. Paper layer wound like the vintage era originals!
Are you an established company that is an Amplifier OEM and would like to purchase our catalog transformers (25+ pieces):
Would you like to purchase our fine ClassicTone vintage constructed amplifier transformers in higher quantities at our great manufacturer's direct 25+ piece price per item minimum? Please contact us directly. We cater to the needs of small, medium and larger musical instrument amplifier manufacturers.
All of our ClassicTone Vintage series of vintage constructed amplifier transformers are manufactured true-to-original specifications. These are true drop-in replacement transformers for classic amps or can be used for new applications. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not use cheaper materials, incorrect specifications and construction methods. Since we do not make these compromises, our transformers will function better and last longer than the other so-called replacement transformers. We provide value for your money!
Chassis hole drilling or modification is not required on our ClassicTone Vintage series as well as many ClassicTone Plus series of transformers. Many so-called replacement transformers require chassis modification.
When you purchase a ClassicTone vintage constructed transformer by Magnetic Components, Inc., you are buying a product made in the USA to the highest quality standards. Our transformers are reasonably priced and built using proper construction methods! The best...no compromises! Does your current transformer supplier offer this? I'm sure you would agree, they should.
Made In USA. Proudly manufactured here in the Chicago area by Magnetic Components, Inc. Many so-called replacement transformers are manufactured abroad in places such as Canada, Mexico and China. Some even claim to be made in the USA even though they actually manufacture their transformers in foreign countries. They may consider themselves a USA company only because they have an office headquarters here. In these hard times, please insist on USA made products. It is important to question the origin of other Fender and Marshall type amplifier transformer manufacturers.
Due to their amazing tone and performance characteristics, we paper layer wind all of our transformers....the preferred method of all tube amp purists and true audiophiles. Paper layer transformer winding (a.k.a. paper bobbin winding) is the way these were produced in the vintage amplifier era of the 1950s and 1960s. Current European, Canadian, Asian and most USA and Mexican manufacturers do not paper layer wind their transformers like the vintage era originals. Why? Paper layer winding requires special winding equipment and expert winding skills. This winding technique is slowly becoming a lost art form. We still do it the preferred and correct way!! We have been winding this way for over 60 years. Since we have been manufacturing transformers for the musical instrument amplifier industry for decades now, we are experts in this field!
Why Buy ClassicTone Vintage Constructed Amplifier Transformers?
As a USA military transformer manufacturer since 1943, we adhere to the stringent military quality system MIL-I-45208 in the production of all of our product including your amplifier transformers!
We use pre-tinned "Topcoat" lead wire that is made right here in the Chicago area that provides a consistent coating on the appliance wire and prevents fraying for ease of soldering.
We provide numerous types of cover, shield and channel frame finishes such as black oxide, electro-tin coating and zinc plating.
All of our amplifier transformers are RoHS complaint.
We use a special formulated varnish resin to impregnate our transformers. This varnish is a high quality, custom formulated, high temperature (Class H), high thermal conductivity and 100% solids varnish resin. Our varnish does not contain solvents like most off-the-shelf varnish used by many of our competitors. This resin provides a cooler, quieter running unit with no trapped moisture that may shorten the life of the transformer.
We machine laminate our transformers for efficiency and consistency. Unlike some competitor's claims, hand laminating is not desired because it is inefficient, inconsistent and drives up cost of the transformer. We also use pneumatic squaring fixtures to firmly compress all of our transformer lamination stacks. This consistently and tightly forms each individual interleaved pair of lamination within the overall lamination stack. This also keeps gaps between the lamination to an absolute minimum. We do not hand hammer our lamination stacks like most other transformer manufacturers since it distorts the lamination. This may adversely effect inductance and core losses. It also causes unsightly dents on the steel lamination.
We use premium grades of steel laminations made right here in the Chicago area for cool running and peak electrical performance on all of our audio output transformers and most of our power transformers.
Since copper flux bands are required on many power transformers, we tightly form and solder them using a special fixture. This helps eliminate the mechanical buzzing associated with cheaply made transformers.
In Conclusion: Why buy ClassicTone vintage constructed amplifier transformers from us?
Paper layer wound transformer coil showing the electrical grade, paper tube (a.k.a. paper bobbin) with the individual layers of neutral, electrical grade paper insulation between the layers of copper magnet wire.
Pre-tinned "Topcoat" lead wire
Vacuum tanks
Large batch oven
A power transformer with tightly formed copper flux band & tightly compressed interleaved, M-6 grain oriented steel lamination...The best available!
MADE IN USA
A ClassicTone Plus series Fender* type power transformer with domestic 120V & additional 240V European tap.
Our ClassicTone Plus Series offers Fender* and Marshall* type transformers for general replacement, upgrades and additional features such as international voltage taps. All items in this series are still manufactured using the same fine construction methods and premium materials as our Vintage Series transformers.
Our ClassicTone Vintage Series offers Fender* and Marshall* type transformers made with true- to- original specifications, vintage era construction methods and high quality materials.
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Some of our competitors claim that their amplifier transformers are somehow better because they hand wind their transformers on nylon bobbins one at a time with the assistance of a motor driven, single headed, inefficient machine. Not only is this not the way they wound them in the vintage amp era, but this is far from desirable as it drives up the price of the transformer. It also prevents them from being wound the same way every time since it relies heavily on the winder's ability to randomly guide and place the wire by hand on the individual nylon bobbin as it rotates around on the machine. Our automatic, multiple coil, paper layer winding machines provide efficiency, consistency and replication! This method of winding will result in consistent spacing, wire tension and uniform wire traversing. Every coil will therefore be identical from winding to winding, turn to turn, layer to layer and coil to coil. Electrically, this method provides constant inter-winding compacitance, intra-winding capacitance and leakage inductance. All of these factors will positively effect the high frequency response of a transformer. This is one of many reasons why our transformers will perform the same in your amp as the vintage era originals. We use the same winding techniques and equipment that were used to manufacture the original classic amplifier transformers!
We also now provide our ClassicTone Plus series of vintage constructed amplifier transformers to address requests for alternative versions of classic Fender and Marshall transformers. These consist of general or universal type replacements and/or upgrades. Many of this series power transformers feature international voltage tap versions of many classic transformers. Also, many of this series audio output transformers offer versions with alternate or additional impedances. All of our Plus Series are constructed using the same vintage construction methods and premium materials as our Vintage Series of transformers. Many of these also do not require chassis modification.
Our varnish impregnation process is also special. We preheat, vacuum varnish and oven bake cure our transformers for 8 hours for incredible mechanical and electrical performance. In combination with our special varnish, our varnishing process also helps eliminate trapped moisture. Most transformer manufacturers do not bother to preheat their transformers, varnish the units under a vacuum and/or oven bake cure for a full 8 hours to save time. We do it correctly!
Are you an Individual Consumer, Repair Shop, Reseller or Boutique OEM and would like to purchase our catalog transformers (less than 25 pieces)?:
Would you like to purchase a custom item from us?:
A custom single ended, audio output amplifier transformer
Not all distributors or resellers are alike! Many offer various other brands besides ClassicTone by Magnetic Components, Inc. Beware of these substitutes! These may be substandard products that are not true replacements, use inferior construction methods and materials and lack the great features and pricing of our Magnetic Components, Inc. transformers. We are proud to announce Amp Parts Direct and Triode Electronics exclusively features our great product line!
Please Contact Our New Exclusive Distributors!!!
As well as our line of ClassicTone, we also can help with similar and completely custom transformers. We can help you with other Fender* and Marshall* amplifier model transformers. We may also be able to help you with many other amplifier makers offerings as well. Do you have custom specifications you can provide? Do you have an existing sample you would like us to replicate? We would be happy to help with your needs. Please contact us for information and/or quotation on your custom amplifier transformer requirements. Note: Minimums on custom transformers will vary depending on the size of the unit you are requesting.
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Order Minimums & Sales Terms: For the higher quantities of 25 pieces or more of our catalog items (25 piece minimum per item), please contact us directly to purchase. For the smaller quantities of 1 to 24 pieces of our catalog items, please contact our distributors, Amp Parts Direct and/or Triode Electronics to purchase. Also, please contact us directly with your custom requirements (minimums will vary depending on the size of the unit you require). OEM's only for direct orders. Reseller number may be required. Pricing subject to change without notice. Orders are Non Cancelable / Non Returnable. Cost of freight not included and will be added to the invoice. We ship UPS or freight collect. For shipments with a final destination within the continental USA, the cost of UPS shipping plus insurance is added only. Other destinations may require shipping / handling charges due to special packaging requirements.
Payment Terms: Cash In Advance if you do not have established credit with us. Open account credit may be established only if your order value is at least $1000.00 and will be pending credit approval after receipt of purchase order. Also, you must provide your Dun & Bradstreet number to apply for open account.
This includes features of all our high end consumer and musical instrument amplifier transformers
One of our ClassicTone transformers showing our new, recently trademarked logo. ClassicTone is our line of vintage contructed amplifier transformers
