Jean bought a Palmer Compressor from me - lots of friendly correspondence to facilitate the smooth transaction.
Very happy to trade again - deal with confidence.
I can't give any constructive advice other than TE amps are normally built like tanks and can be repaired. Your local amp tech could probably repair it for not much. There's a list of amp techs here:
If all else fails the fellas down at Ashdown (most of whom worked at TE previously) can probably repair it.
Good luck and welcome to the forum.
I remember seeing Queen and Status Quo at Knebworth many, many years ago with friends, one of whom was a guitarist.
He was dancing along to SQ - "I don't even like Status Quo" - both bands were really tight (as you'd expect).
I love watching Snarky Puppy. Knowing how difficult it can be to get that groove with 3 or 4 other musicians I'm really impressed when you see the whole "big unit" play together.
You can get a very useable Ashdown EVO 180w combo for under £100 and he'll be able to use this to gig with.....Ashdown probably the best Customer Service in the Universe.
IIRC these are the same as those sold under the Bass Cellar Elites label.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Olympia-Flatwound-Bass-Guitar-Strings-Set-Olympia-FLSBA45100-Regular-Gauge-45/332486029353?hash=item4d69b63029:g:Px0AAOSwr5db7W6d
At £13 a set can you go wrong?
This seller has loads of strings for sale at ludicrously low prices but it's "Collection only" from Manchester.
Times like this you need a super hero like @AndyTravis
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS-40-Bass-Guitar-Strings-x-3-sets-RRP-14-99-per-pack/293891128490?hash=item446d46bcaa:g:WykAAOSwdLpf05FX