Recommended Amp Techs

[lone_groover]

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

[bassetrox]

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!

[yepmop]

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

[taunton-hobbit]

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...........

[TheGreek]

[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.
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[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]
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[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

[Grangur]

[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.

[Paul S]

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]

[dmccombe7]

[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.

[Big_Stu]

[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?

[blunderthumbs]

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.

[TheGreek]

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/

[gary mac]

I love repairing valve amps but they need to be treated with respect. A capacitor discharger is a very useful bit of kit.

[Deedee]

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

[jimbartlett]

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

[dmccombe7]

[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

[bumnote]

[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.

[fleabag]

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/

 

 

 

[dand666]

Anyone know any Aguilar repair guys about?

[Phil_T]

Looking for somoene in West or South Yorkshire who can re-bias the power section of an SVT-3 pro - any ideas?

[phuze]

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.

[sifi2112]

Contact Jas  (Leeds) for valve / ss amp repair & custom designs etc

big thumbs up from me

http://www.astralsonictech.co.uk/

[Pete Turton]

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

[aitkenaudio]

I do amp repair in sheffield ( south yorkshire)  www.aitkenaudio.co.uk 

Happy doing most things except digital

[PTV]

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

[ricksterphil]

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