Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
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Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Does anyone know what trannies fit in a Ceriatone chassis...I emailed Nik and he didnt know off hand.
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Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Of course not! He wants you to buy his transformers. Ask him for the hole patterns and cut-out dimensions.RCGPNY1 wrote:Does anyone know what trannies fit in a Ceriatone chassis...I emailed Nik and he didnt know off hand.
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Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Nik should have offered this information along with his go-away-kid-you-bother-me brush-off.martin manning wrote:Of course not! He wants you to buy his transformers. Ask him for the hole patterns and cut-out dimensions.RCGPNY1 wrote:Does anyone know what trannies fit in a Ceriatone chassis...I emailed Nik and he didnt know off hand.
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Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Is it worth it getting involved with him at all...or am I alot better off with RJ.?
Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
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Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Not trying to start a war, but Nik has always been incredibly helpful and responsive to me and he has had no problem selling me kits without his transformers (or other parts). I've moved on from kits, but I wouldn't hesitate to order from him if I was looking for something that he offers. Just my two cents.
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I have no beef with Nik either, nothing bad to say about the questions/answers, but I CAN with all confidence recommend RJ his customer service and knowledge level are STELLAR.
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Same here.mhartman wrote:Not trying to start a war, but Nik has always been incredibly helpful and responsive to me and he has had no problem .... (or other parts)....... I wouldn't hesitate to order from him if I was looking for something that he offers. Just my two cents.
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Better quality parts and better customer service? Hmmm, my decision-making coin keeps coming up "RJ" on this one. Trust the coin.RCGPNY1 wrote:Is it worth it getting involved with him at all...or am I alot better off with RJ.?
Give RJ a call/e-mail. I'm betting he's trod this path before and knows customers with Ceriatone chassis/kits that have upgraded with his tranny sets.
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I could measure my Ceriatone Express converted to four gain stage shred monster and report back on PT/OT bolt pattern compared to rj transformers but I'm not very energetic today. 
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Maybe you could check back in after your nap.
<yawn> Time to turn out the lights in my office and curl up on the floor...
<yawn> Time to turn out the lights in my office and curl up on the floor...
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Okay put my dog Griffin to bed for his nap and took the Ceriatone Express chassis out of the head cab which is a real PITA on those tight Gabkit cabs.
PT 3 1/8" x 2 9/16" or 3.125 x 2.5625
OT 2 5/16" x 2 9/16" or 2.3125 x 2.5625
Hope this helps.
Mark
PT 3 1/8" x 2 9/16" or 3.125 x 2.5625
OT 2 5/16" x 2 9/16" or 2.3125 x 2.5625
Hope this helps.
Mark
Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Pacific PT 2.5 x 3.25 OT 2.25 x 2.5
Heyboer PT 2.5 x 3.3125 OT 2.125 x 2.5
Triode A470S OT 2.25 x 2.75
I didn't have Edcor specs handy
Heyboer PT 2.5 x 3.3125 OT 2.125 x 2.5
Triode A470S OT 2.25 x 2.75
I didn't have Edcor specs handy
Re: Transformers for Ceriatone Express build.
Thank you for all the specs...but after careful deliberation I decided to go with one of RJ's PCB Express builds...like the "REDHEAD" on his website. I like the layout and RJ seems to be an oustanding guy when it comes to wreck builds 
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For future reference, Nik used to also offer a special option - no transformer holes. This would allow you to accommodate any transformer you like. Not sure if he still offers that option.
And I have always had very good experiences with Nik. But having said that, RJ is great, and you won't be sorry you went with him.
And I have always had very good experiences with Nik. But having said that, RJ is great, and you won't be sorry you went with him.