Step u transformer

[racl3359]

Will a UK bass guitar amp work correctly  in the US with a step up transformer that does not change the 60hz cycle to 50hz?

[mudshark61369]

@racl335   ,

While the U.K. power source is Alternating Current, it is based on 230 volts as compared to our U.S. AC's 120 volts.  The plugs for their devices may be thin round or square pins as opposed to U.S. flat pins - contacts.  There are power adapters that can be bought but depending on the age of the Amp and if it is a tubular or solid state one, I would not suggest buying it.  Check out the info in the link below to see what type of power cord plugs are common in the U.K.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types

You may also want to do an online search for power adapters that fit the type of plug the amp has.

[buyselljack2016]

Online (possibly other than on the eBay boards) search may produce reliable answers to your question.

Seems some amps are rated 50/60hz, and some are not.

One reports significant issues using a rated 60hz  in a 50hz environment application. (shorting/short life) Did not dig to find a place that talked about going the other way where 60hz would be the power source.

ETA:  when you search keep in mind that many may refer to "step up" as talking about "voltage" rather than "frequency".