lone_groover Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi there, I've recently purchased a Mk IV Sound City B120 - I've heard that there is a mod to quieten the active pre-amp and a general service to make sure everything is as it should be. Anyone had this done and if so, can you recommend where you had it done? I'm based in Surrey/Hants and would preferably like to deliver the amp myself. Thanks - Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetrox Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hi, Am I allowed to advertise myself here? I'm an amp tech in Newark, most of my customers come from Nottingham, Lincoln, Loughborough, Derby etc. I'm an electronic engineer and I do amp repair work part time (as of 2015), so I do sometimes have a waiting list, but I've worked on many bass amps and get good reviews, which can be seen on my [url="https://www.facebook.com/KeldAmpworks/"]facebook page[/url]. Here are some links to bass amp repair jobs I've done - [url="http://ampworks.co.uk/tag/bass-amp-repair/"]http://ampworks.co.uk/tag/bass-amp-repair/[/url]. I do valve amps such as this [url="http://ampworks.co.uk/tag/ampeg-repair/"]ampeg repair[/url] and solid state stuff like this [url="http://ampworks.co.uk/tag/laney-repair/"]laney repair[/url] Hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this here, but hopefully I can help if you've got any issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Just got my TC Electronics Bass combo back from Raphael at [url="http://www.sutamps.com/"]http://www.sutamps.com/[/url] excellent service and great prices. So if you're in the Hampshire area and need some amp repairs/servicing/mods check him out you won't be disappointed i wasn't . Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 If you are anywhere in South/East Devon, Steve Rowse is now set up & running in Axminster. He's been mentioned before on here, but I thought a reminder would do no harm - just done a smashing job on checking/modding my Ormat pile, would totally recommend (and he's a bloody nice bloke). Website - Steves Amps - take a look........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1430747321' post='2764201'] Can anyone recommend a tech to work on a MarkBass LM2 ? I've got problems with the volume/gain going up and down erratically. Not big-style, but it's a pain. My guess is there's a leaky capacitor. So I recon it's nowt too serious, but it takes a man with proper equipment to know for sure. I'm in East Herts. So someone in Herts/ North London would be good. [/quote] [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1430749605' post='2764232'] Never used them myself, so not a personal recommendation, but - I use rehearsal rooms in Stevenage from time to time, and the guy who runs the place has all his repairs etc done by [url="http://www.theampworkshop.co.uk/"]http://www.theampworkshop.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1430769067' post='2764457'] That`s the guy that the luthier I use - tjcguitars - advised to use if any amp problems. [/quote] I've currently got a TE combo with Mal - really nice fella with years of experience repairing electricals. He repaired my niece's husbands TE guitar amp for a very reasonable price - I'll update this post when I collect the amp. BTW I started a thread asking about Mal and this is what others had to say: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/292476-the-amp-workshop-in-stevenage/ Edited October 12, 2016 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1476303633' post='3153254'] I've currently got a TE combo with Mal - really nice fella with years of experience repairing electricals. He repaired my niece's husbands TE guitar amp for a very reasonable price - I'll update this post when I collect the amp. [/quote] I took that amp to him and got it back "no fault found". He was honest about that. It turned out the over-heating was due to a bad amp lead making a poor connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Amp techs that are 'approved Trace Elliot' - whatever that means! - in Southend. They have always done a splendid job on mine. [url="http://www.electronicmusicservices.co.uk/"]http://www.electronicmusicservices.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1282590249' post='934109'] The contact details for Dennis Marshall on Pp1 of this thread is out of date. He's now in Newmills, Dunfermline. [url="http://www.dennismarshall.co.uk/contact.htm"]http://www.dennismar....uk/contact.htm[/url] I can highly recommend him, he's an absolute guru on valve amps, all of the main brands (he lives & breathes Sound City) and is well worth the trip over the river. I lived in Edinburgh for 24 years & never found anyone in his league. Check out his client list, it speaks for itself. [/quote] Just an update. I spoke to Dennis this morning about my Ampeg SVT and he is no longer doing bass amps as they are a bit too heavy. Shame as he seemed to be getting some great feedback on his work. Any other recommended repair shops. I used Glasgow Studio Electronics to replace the 110V transformer with 230V and they did a great job but was just wondering who else is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1491992746' post='3276978'] Just an update. I spoke to Dennis this morning about my Ampeg SVT and he is no longer doing bass amps as they are a bit too heavy. Shame as he seemed to be getting some great feedback on his work. Any other recommended repair shops. I used Glasgow Studio Electronics to replace the 110V transformer with 230V and they did a great job but was just wondering who else is out there. [/quote] That's a shame but understandable. He has a lot of other gear related projects on the go too, and he's of an age where he wouldn't want to be shifting heavy amps about. You weren't by any chance the punter in Live Music Edinburgh asking about getting an Ampeg looked at about a month ago were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Another heads up for Dave Lunt Stockport. He's just fixed my poorly Ashdown Abm rackmount bass head. Turned it round in less than 24 hours. When I went to collect the amp he fixed my SGC Nanyo bass collection active circuit board whilst I waited. I can't sing his praises enough he's my go to Amp and guitar tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 After doing a very reasonably priced service on my TE GP7215 last year (see above) I had Mal Crawley service the electronics in my Spector this week - a couple of loose wires later it sounds clean as a whistle. http://www.theampworkshop.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I love repairing valve amps but they need to be treated with respect. A capacitor discharger is a very useful bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Another recommendation for Dave Ball in Nottingham. Got rid of a buzz on my TE SMX that had been there forever and also gave my other TE head (later Peavey era) a good going over (dry joints etc). Edited January 23, 2019 by Deedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbartlett Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) North West Kent: another recommendation for Dave Tutt in Chatham. 24 hour turnaround, superbly priced and the work is outstanding! http://www.tutt-technology.co.uk Edited August 13, 2017 by jimbartlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1492005068' post='3277099'] That's a shame but understandable. He has a lot of other gear related projects on the go too, and he's of an age where he wouldn't want to be shifting heavy amps about. You weren't by any chance the punter in Live Music Edinburgh asking about getting an Ampeg looked at about a month ago were you? [/quote] No afraid not. I went to Glasgow Studio Electronics and he found some dodgy plugs and few solder joints. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 [quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1457969623' post='3003486'] Just got my TC Electronics Bass combo back from Raphael at [url="http://www.sutamps.com/"]http://www.sutamps.com/[/url] excellent service and great prices. So if you're in the Hampshire area and need some amp repairs/servicing/mods check him out you won't be disappointed i wasn't . Cheers Tony [/quote] Another recommendation for Raphael, sorted my Phil Jones out for me, Another bass player and nice bloke,. Thanks Tony, he is nice and local for me and saved me a drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 if you're in Oxfordshire, this guy is THE amp tech to go to, despite the title of his website. He builds guitars too He sorted my Trace 4x10 combo http://smartguitars.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Anyone know any Aguilar repair guys about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_T Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Looking for somoene in West or South Yorkshire who can re-bias the power section of an SVT-3 pro - any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuze Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 04/01/2018 at 09:19, dand666 said: Anyone know any Aguilar repair guys about? bump for that. My db750 gets outrageously hot after a gig and would benefit from some inspection. I did use Brian Bond, based in Camden, a few years back but he takes forever and I'm not convinced he's the best guy for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Contact Jas (Leeds) for valve / ss amp repair & custom designs etc big thumbs up from me http://www.astralsonictech.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Turton Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Does any body know of an amp repairer in the Yeovil - Sherborne - Shaftsbury - Wincanton (Somerset - Dorset) area who does a good job at a reasonable price? Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitkenaudio Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I do amp repair in sheffield ( south yorkshire) www.aitkenaudio.co.uk Happy doing most things except digital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTV Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Just had a Ric copy setup by Paul Waring Made my bass go from a challenge to play to be really nice. Will be taking more instruments to him in future. Based Walsall/Wolverhampton http://www.paulwaring.co.uk/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On 03/12/2015 at 11:18, bassetrox said: Hi, Am I allowed to advertise myself here? I'm an amp tech in Newark, most of my customers come from Nottingham, Lincoln, Loughborough, Derby etc. I'm an electronic engineer and I do amp repair work part time (as of 2015), so I do sometimes have a waiting list, but I've worked on many bass amps and get good reviews, which can be seen on my facebook page. Here are some links to bass amp repair jobs I've done - http://ampworks.co.uk/tag/bass-amp-repair/. I do valve amps such as this ampeg repair and solid state stuff like this laney repair Hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this here, but hopefully I can help if you've got any issues! Rowan at Keld Ampworks just fixed my EBS Head - the bass tone control was faulty. He did it on the spot while I waited. Very thorough and a great depth of knowledge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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