Peavey Bandit 65 transformer

[mr.death]

Hi, Recently I was given an old peavey bandit 65 amp with issues. I replaced the old electrolytics and in the process some solder dripped across the board bridging some traces. I turned the amp on not knowing and fried the transformer as a result. I need a replacement transformer but am having a hard time finding one thats not bloody expensive. What criteria needs to be met when looking for a new transformer? Can I buy not peavey branded, generic? The part number for the fried part is 70518713.
Thanks

[Jazz P Bass]

https://reverb.com/item/78914907-peavey-705-18713-bandit-65-power-transformer

[mr.death]

Yeah, expensive. Looking to do this on the cheap. Makes no sense to add a hundred dollar part to a 50 dollar amp.

[g1]

The value of the amp has nothing to do with what parts cost.
If you can get another bandit 65 for 50 bucks, buy it and use it for parts.  You probably won't find an adequate transformer for that price.
Sorry if that sounds harsh, but that is the reality of parts costs.

You need a power transformer that puts out 60V center-tapped (30-0-30) good for at least 120VA.  If it's not the exact peavey unit, you will have to drill and cut to make it physically fit the chassis.

[DrGonz78]

What method did you use to make the conclusion that the transformer is shorted?

[DrGonz78]

I mean from the description of what caused a failure of the amp we have little to go on. What is the status of the main transistors? We have no idea what traces you bridged. With so little information I personally can't say go buy a transformer. With more information then I might have more of an answer.

[Tassieviking]

It would be better if you added your location to your personal info, there have been times when someone had one and was happy to send it if the recipient paid the postage.
I remember one time it turned out they lived in the same town so there was no need to send it in the mail.