sirmuppet Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Hi all. Looking to buy an amp head from Germany (The Fender Rumble 800HD) and wondered if I just replace the kettle lead would it be fine over here? From what I've read I think so but some people have said there could be an issue but the original poster didn't clarify the amp. Any one know if this specific amp head would be fine or not? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verb Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I would try emailing Fender customer services for an official answer. I recently purchased an Ashdown head from Germany. I contacted Ashdown and they said the head would be fine in the UK, but suggested a UK power lead rather than a plug adapter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, verb said: I would try emailing Fender customer services for an official answer. I recently purchased an Ashdown head from Germany. I contacted Ashdown and they said the head would be fine in the UK, but suggested a UK power lead rather than a plug adapter. +1 to this. Had need to contact Fender UK/Europe quite recently. Very helpful and a speedy response by email. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, sirmuppet said: Hi all. Looking to buy an amp head from Germany (The Fender Rumble 800HD) and wondered if I just replace the kettle lead would it be fine over here? From what I've read I think so but some people have said there could be an issue but the original poster didn't clarify the amp. Any one know if this specific amp head would be fine or not? Thanks. If it’s a European spec head then the only difference is the plug on the end of the lead, so a new IEC Mains lead (not a kettle lead, they’re only for kettles ) with a UK plug and suitable fuse will be fine. EU mains electricity is 50Hz, 220-240V just like the UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLowDown Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I bought an amp head from Thomann recently and they supplied a UK plug in addition to a 2 pronged plug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmuppet Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Awesome. Cheers All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just be aware of possible hassle and cost if you need to return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 On 26/11/2021 at 11:10, BassAdder27 said: Just be aware of possible hassle and cost if you need to return! Yep, having issues communicating with Musik Produktiv about returning my RM800. Thanks for reminding me. I’ll get back on to them today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 What you do need to be aware of is buying gear from Canada or the States. We don't see too many units with switchable input voltages. 240V sent into something that expects to see 120V is always fatal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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