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Schumacher 20-0107 Output Transformer 1962
$ 39.6
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I had originally bought this as it was listed as a 1962 Fender Princeton output transformer, but after sending it to Mercury Magnetics for testing I received this news:"The EIA code underneath is 606-243. 606 is the right EIA code for Schumacher, and 243 means it was made in the 43rd week of 1962.
We did test it for you to see if it’s possible that Fender used another OT model for this amp.
It does work, but the output tap is 16 ohms, not the 8 ohms it is supposed to be. So this is not correct for your Brown Princeton.
The bobbin portion of this transformer (the part with the magnet wire and leads) has come loose from the laminations. You can physically move it up and down a bit, as well as wiggle it side to side a bit. I don’t think it happened from shipping it to us. It’s probably been like this for a long time.
We plan to send it back to you as is, but if you want to secure the bobbin part back to the laminations (which should be done before its used in an amp), here’s what to do:
Turn the transformer over so that the bottom side (that sits on the chassis) is pointing towards the ceiling.
Push the bobbin side where the leads are horizontally, so that it goes up tight against the laminations.
There will be a slight visible gap between the inside of the bobbin part and the middle of the laminations, on the side that doesn’t have the lead wires.
Drip some superglue into that gap, and let it dry a while before you move it. If you use enough superglue, it will fill the gap and secure the bobbin.
You could use white glue also, but I like superglue because it will flow into the gap better."
I'm hoping this can go to someone that can make use of it. I didnt want to make the repair above because I'm sure this will go to someone with more knowledge and can repair it properly.
The previous owner said this came from his 50's tweed Princeton.