mcnach Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1488203232' post='3246716'] I went to a local repair guy who told me its a £30 bench fee plus vat upfront for diagnostic. Paid up to be told it would be three to four weeks before it's ready to be looked at excluding actual 'repair' time. I had a last minute gig and called to say I needed the cab, got to the shop and the place was reeking of weed (it was a Saturday, two employees, no 'jobs on the bench') no signs of any actual work being done and once I got the cab in the car the cover was also stinking of weed. I'm heading back down today for a refund. I don't care if they're stoners but a three to four week wait and £36 up front so these lads can mooch about? No ta! I usually go via a local guitar shop. Drop the stuff off on a Friday collect the following Friday, £25 bench cost. I thought I'd go local as it's literally 5 minutes drive from my place. Needless to say I'll be dropping it off the next time I have a week without gigs. I get people need paid and it's a 'specialist' service but there's taking the p*ss [/quote] is that the shop next to the yard of a car rental place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1488203232' post='3246716'] I went to a local repair guy who told me its a £30 bench fee plus vat upfront for diagnostic. Paid up to be told it would be three to four weeks before it's ready to be looked at excluding actual 'repair' time. I had a last minute gig and called to say I needed the cab, got to the shop and the place was reeking of weed (it was a Saturday, two employees, no 'jobs on the bench') no signs of any actual work being done and once I got the cab in the car the cover was also stinking of weed. I'm heading back down today for a refund. I don't care if they're stoners but a three to four week wait and £36 up front so these lads can mooch about? No ta! I usually go via a local guitar shop. Drop the stuff off on a Friday collect the following Friday, £25 bench cost. I thought I'd go local as it's literally 5 minutes drive from my place. Needless to say I'll be dropping it off the next time I have a week without gigs. I get people need paid and it's a 'specialist' service but there's taking the p*ss [/quote] That's just sh*te service. Amazes me that people like that stay in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 It was a place in Leith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1488300760' post='3247690'] It was a place in Leith. [/quote] good to know, thanks. I've heard only good things of this place by Haymarket, where Colorsound Studios are, by the Thrifty Car Rental shop, I forget the name... something about time travel (???). That's what I intend to use next time I need anything done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488360464' post='3248152'] good to know, thanks. I've heard only good things of this place by Haymarket, where Colorsound Studios are, by the Thrifty Car Rental shop, I forget the name... something about time travel (???). That's what I intend to use next time I need anything done. [/quote] Those guys have since moved.... to Leith! Not certain if Krispn is talking about the same place, but there aren't a lot of repairers in town who are working from their own premises like that. Edited March 1, 2017 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Yeah they have moved to Leith...(pause)...... I'm sure guys on here have used them and are very happy but I'm gigging at least once a week until the end of March and just need a quicker turn around and my gear not to stink of weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1488386627' post='3248521'] Those guys have since moved.... to Leith! Not certain if Krispn is talking about the same place, but there aren't a lot of repairers in town who are working from their own premises like that. [/quote] Oh!!! it's been a while I haven't been in that area. Good to know before I show up with a broken amp there then (just an example, so far all of my gear works fine ) Hmm. There aren't many, certainly. Worth doing a bit more checking, thank you, Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 GuitarGuitar use a guy in Fife. Last time I needed gear looked at I dropped off on a Friday and it was ready for collection the next week. £25 bench fee plus work/parts - reasonable really. My cab works I just wanted the tweeter looked at as it's not working (but I rarely used a tweeter just thought it would be nice to have the the option). It can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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