Big_Stu Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Valve amp Specialist; Preston, Lancs. Just had my Hiwatt 200 in to an Amp Tech that I had recommended by a local music shop. It had a constant loud background hum that I had been told online could be down to an imminent cap failure or power tube problems. I left it with the new (to me) tech who looked over it very quickly, checked it couldn't be my beloved GEC KT88s, not the caps & eventually tracked it down to a bad ground. What I was dreading could have been a slightly expensive cap job, or a disastrous re-valve was fixed & covered by his standard fee for an investigation. I'm sure there are some who would have said they did more, replaced unnnecessary part etc & charged accordingly. Very courteous, very prompt, knowledgable (builds his own amps too) and for me one reassurance was seeing the use of cabs & guitars to check with too & not just a multi-meter. He's also very accesible with a nearby motorway link within 5 mins of his premises. No hesitation in recommending DPE Services in Preston Lancashire. Tel 01772 715097. Email [email protected] Edited August 28, 2010 by Big_Stu Quote
Big_Stu Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) [quote name='razze06' post='850412' date='May 28 2010, 04:15 PM']Can anyone recommend an amp tech in edinburgh?[/quote] The contact details for Dennis Marshall on Pp1 of this thread is out of date.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.dennismarshall.co.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. Edited August 23, 2010 by Big_Stu Quote
JimmySims Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Anyone with valve amps for repair, I've been using Ted Woods (07904321155) in Stoke Newington north London for years. He sometimes has stuff for sale too. Excellent chap, reasonable prices and quick turn around. Jimmy Sims Quote
barneyg42 Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 [quote name='Hamster' post='804658' date='Apr 13 2010, 10:50 AM'][url="http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/"]http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/[/url] - He's brilliant with valve amps - take chocolate hob-nobs with you.[/quote] +1 to the above. Popped down to Steve today to get my ailing Hartke looked at and whilst there he had a look at my ailing Warwick too, all sorted, will get a chance to give them a good cranking next week. Top bloke at a good price and served a monster cup/mug/flagon of tea to go with my supplied HobNobs which he was grateful for! Quote
Geddys nose Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 [quote name='Big_Stu' post='934104' date='Aug 23 2010, 07:57 PM']Valve amp Specialist; Preston, Lancs. Just had my Hiwatt 200 in to an Amp Tech that I had recommended by a local music shop. It had a constant loud background hum that I had been told online could be down to an imminent cap failure or power tube problems. I left it with the new (to me) tech who looked over it very quickly, checked it couldn't be my beloved GEC KT88s, not the caps & eventually tracked it down to a bad ground. What I was dreading could have been a slightly expensive cap job, or a disastrous re-valve was fixed & covered by his standard fee for an investigation. I'm sure there are some who would have said they did more, replaced unnnecessary part etc & charged accordingly. Very courteous, very prompt, knowledgable (builds his own amps too) and for me one reassurance was seeing the use of cabs & guitars to check with too & not just a multi-meter. He's also very accesible with a nearby motorway link within 5 mins of his premises. No hesitation in recommending DPE Services in Preston Lancashire. Tel 01772 715097. Email [email protected][/quote] Just had my Trace Elliot V6 repaired by David, He's very courteous and repaired it very quickly. His rates are very resonable too, I'll be using him again. Quote
99ster Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Got a good friend in Sheffield who needs a studio monitor repaired - couldn't find anyone on 'the list' for Sheffield... Can anyone recommend a good amp tech in Sheffield please? Thanks! Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 One for Geordies and Mackems - [url="http://www.cameronelectronics.co.uk"]http://www.cameronelectronics.co.uk[/url] I recommend 110%. He even makes a trip to Sunderland worthwhile. Quote
Meenie Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Anyone know any good amp techs in the buckinhamshire/Oxfordshire area? My trace head decided to let out it's magic smoke yesterday! Quote
geoffbyrne Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) Looking for a decent SS amp tech in the Leicester/Derby/Nottingham triangle - I'm actually in Loughborough. Any recommendations? Couldn't find one in The List. Geoff Edited October 22, 2010 by geoffbyrne Quote
markstuk Posted December 4, 2010 Posted December 4, 2010 +1 for Steve - recently serviced my Ashdown rig - not expensive, and quicker than he said it would be... Nice guy, will recommend and use again.. Cheers Mark [quote name='Johngh' post='58233' date='Sep 10 2007, 01:58 PM']I have just given Steve a call about a possible problem with my amp. He gave me some great advice about things to try without asking me to bring the amp in on some wild goose chase. Thanks Steve ![/quote] Quote
Stuee Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='jim_at' post='804646' date='Apr 13 2010, 09:38 AM']Anyone know of a great amp tech in the South? (Bournemouth, Southampton, etc) Need to get my Hi-Watt custom 200 looked at! Thanks Jim[/quote] +1 on this. Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon areas anyone please? Quote
bumnote Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='Stuee' post='1113381' date='Feb 3 2011, 05:12 AM']+1 on this. Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon areas anyone please?[/quote] There is a company near ringwood who repaired our pa I think they are called the boyz but I cant be sure. I will get hold of our guitarist who knows them, You could call Oasis in ringwood, they will probably know Quote
bumnote Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='Stuee' post='1113381' date='Feb 3 2011, 05:12 AM']+1 on this. Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon areas anyone please?[/quote] NoizyBoyz PA Hire and Live Entertainment Services, 20 Albion Road, Fairmile, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JG For all repair and hire enquiries please contact Jerry on 07770 687707 If there is no reply from Jerrys mobile you can phone us on 01202 490110 Email Us at [email protected] e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Your contact details will be kept confidential. Please see our Privacy Policy below They have done a good job and quickly on our Desk and another time on a pa amp Quote
dennis marshall Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Hi All. Just to let everyone know who has tried or wants to get in touch with me – I do not have any connection with the new company calling itself Emerson Williams. This company is not the same company that I formed in 2004. They are trading using the name Emerson Williams and the web domain name of emersonwilliams.com. Anyone wanting to reach me should contact me through my website www.dennismarshall.co.uk. And now a quote from the late Dr Hunter S. Thomson ‘The Music Business is a money trench, a long plastic corridor where pimps and thieves run free and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side’ Dennis Quote
bassbluestew Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Hey a HUGE plus 1 for Dennis. Buy cheap, buy twice.........Dennis may not be the cheapest, but neither is he expensive in my experience. He does a first class job and as has been said really takes a huge pride in what he does. and is one of the old school ( and I mean that as a big complement ) who will happily go the extra mile to fix your gear and you might not know about it for some time, if ever. I didn't find him at all eccentric...........very enthusiastic, extremely professional, hugely talented at diagnosing and fixing faults. More power to your elbow Dennis !!! Don't hesitate in using him. Stewart Quote
Big_Stu Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='bassbluestew' post='1152284' date='Mar 7 2011, 10:28 AM']Hey a HUGE plus 1 for Dennis. Buy cheap, buy twice.........Dennis may not be the cheapest, but neither is he expensive in my experience. He does a first class job and as has been said really takes a huge pride in what he does. and is one of the old school ( and I mean that as a big complement ) who will happily go the extra mile to fix your gear and you might not know about it for some time, if ever. [b]I didn't find him at all eccentric[/b]...........very enthusiastic, extremely professional, hugely talented at diagnosing and fixing faults. More power to your elbow Dennis !!! Don't hesitate in using him. Stewart[/quote] I'm mortified to think this might be directed at me? I've used the word "guru" about him many times, but that's entirely down to seeing him as a master of what he does, always having an answer to all amp issues. I readily agree with everything you've said about Dennis. Quote
Donnyboy Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Having just dealt with Dennis - I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him. a pleasure meeting him & chatting. Quote
NJW Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 +4... Dennis is the only man I would trust to fiddle about inside my gear! Quote
BT! Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 My warwick pro-tube needs a looking at. Whats best cardiff / south waleswise? ATM im thinkin a trip to nobles Quote
Danbass7 Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) +1 for Jesse at Soundburn Audio in Bristol (0117 9555766) Did a great job with my old Peavey head today and was incredibly cheap Edited June 29, 2011 by Danbass7 Quote
omikin Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Hi there, Have trawled through this thread and can't find any recommendations for a good valve amp person in Leeds / West Yorks. Any one used anyone here they can let me know about? Cheers! Quote
northstreet Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='bethnalgreen' post='824499' date='May 1 2010, 12:01 AM']Just had my Ashdown MAG C410T-300 repaired. North London (Edmonton) - MPH Guitars - Malcolm 020 8372 2901[/quote] Can vouch for Malcolm. Just fixed my Crate combo. Good work and very reasonable rates. Quote
Hobbayne Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Hello all you lovely Mods, can we pin this? Very useful info here for new and old members Quote
gabson Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Folks - Don't know if youre looking to expand the list but I now send all of my customers at Jack's Instrument Services (www.jacksinstrumentservices.com) to Roland Lumby - The amp Clinic Roland is a long time friend of Dave Lunt who's mentioned on here already [b]Roland Lumby - The Amp Clinic - Salford Tel: 01617878082 - Valve Amp Specialist![/b] Cheers, Jack Quote
Jon Millard Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Can anyone recommend an amp tech in the Daventry area, I've been looking for ages, but it seems to be a music wasteland round here Thanks Jon Quote
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