Schumacher Power Transformer for Fender Bassman, Princeton Reverb Amplifier Head for Sale

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Schumacher Power Transformer for Fender Bassman, Princeton Reverb Amplifier Head For Sale

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Schumacher Power Transformer for Fender Bassman, Princeton Reverb Amplifier Head:
$175.00

What I have here is a NOS, Open Box Schumacher Power Transformer part number TR-34 (606, 3071-7) for Fender Bassman & Princeton Reverb Amplifier Head. There is no paperwork with the transformer. The measured outputs for 115VAC input are approximately: HV red leads 400VAC-0-400VAC, yellow leads 5.0VAC, white 6.3VAC, Brown 6.3VAC, and Green 6.3VAC.
From Gemini:This code corresponds to a Power Transformer (PT) manufactured by Schumacher for Fender, which was prominently used in 1971 Silverface Fender Bassman 50 amplifier heads (often carrying the AB165 or a hybrid transitional circuit) as well as Silverface Princeton Reverb amplifiers from that same era.Breaking down the markings on your transformer:

TR-34: Represents the specific internal part or line classification code.
606: The EIA manufacturer code for Schumacher Electric, Fender's primary transformer supplier during this period.
307: The 30th week of the year.
1 (or 71): The last digit signifies the year 1971 (amps from this run feature chassis stamps and adjacent component codes matching late 1971).
7: A factory tracking or manufacturing line suffix.

Fender parts logistics often led them to share high-voltage power transformers across a couple of models in a given year depending on factory inventory.