Buddster Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Hi The speaker system we use is an HK Audio line array (4 active, 4 passive subs, 8 tops) along with Soundcraft Ui24r (it's the drummers setup). Excellent system all round, very clear and we always get comments on how good it sounds. He and I do our sound and we also run small festivals /hires. He bought it 10 years ago but now a few things need fixing. The main repairs are based in Leeds, and we're based in Bristol. So transport is a bit of an issue. Anyone in the Bristol/South West /West know any good PA repair shops we could try? We'd prefer to drive the stuff there ourselves, so looking for somewhere closer. Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Bristol is a pretty big town. Shirley? You want to add Bristol to your title. There's a recommended amp repairers guide in the repairs section. Ripped off the front page of that: I use Soundburn Audio in Bristol (0117 9555766) - a one man outfit but he seems to be able to fix anything. Plus, he doesn't charge you 20 quid just to look at your amp. Edited September 24, 2023 by Downunderwonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 18/05/2007 at 23:20, BOD2 said: GEE Electrics in Liverpool, 0151 228 2280 -------------------------------------------------- These guys are fast and efficient Ex-Trace Elliot wizzo chap www.gmaudio.co.uk -------------------------------------------------- I did get a name of a bloke in Bexhill off the web [email protected] www.servicesound.com -------------------------------------------------- Chris Ward at the Bass Centre in London is fantastic - great with amps, preamps etc. 02073779300 -------------------------------------------------- I use a bloke in Chiswick. Jon Griffin at G-tek, his phone number is 0208 9946477 and you can email him at [email protected]. Let him know that Steve who has the Burmans put you on to him. -------------------------------------------------- Anyone in the NW:- [url="http://www.amprepair.co.uk/"]http://www.amprepair.co.uk/[/url] -------------------------------------------------- I use Soundburn Audio in Bristol (0117 9555766) - a one man outfit but he seems to be able to fix anything. Plus, he doesn't charge you 20 quid just to look at your amp. -------------------------------------------------- For those of you in central london, John Kelly (of John Kelly amps fame) is a very talented and brilliant bloke. Comes highly recommended; reasonable prices and always ready for a chat (he has many stories to tell). John is also the official Mesa tech for London. You're in good hands. Here are his details: John Kelly (Electronics) Ltd 020 7359 8001 28 Rheidol Mews London N1 8NU -------------------------------------------------- Andy Collins [email protected] 01323 442035 Unit 3b, Hackhurst Lane Industrial Estate, Lower Dicker BN27 4BW -------------------------------------------------- Steve Malem who repairs the amps at www.antonesguitars.co.uk is a genius. A very clever man who is slightly eccentric but a boffin who delivers every time ! He is incredible with vintage stuff and can bring anything back from the dead. -------------------------------------------------- For those of us North of the border I can highly recommend - Dennis Marshall at [url="http://www.emersonwilliams.com"]http://www.emersonwilliams.com[/url] Land line : +44(0)1506 826333 Mobile : +44(0)7713 251211 Emerson Williams Limited, 10 Links Court, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 9UD, Scotland Email: [email protected] Dennis is a Mesa Boogie specialist and approved repairer, like most of these guys he is a tad eccentric but nicely so. His preamps are the mutts nutts but are not cheap. He's one of the old school who repairs things so they work, not just to make money, if that makes sense. He takes pride in what he does and goes beyond what you'd expect him to do. -------------------------------------------------- I have used electrofix.co.uk on Alma Vale rd: Graham - orange hair and odd attitude but does a good job on valve amps. Sells valves and used PA kit too. 34 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol UK BS8 2HY tel: 0117 923 9119 -------------------------------------------------- I think I need to add one for the West Midlands contingent: Pacific Sound & Light Ltd. 505 Bristol Road Selly Oak Birmingham West Midlands B29 6AU United Kingdom Tel: 0121 471 3110 Fax: 0121 471 3103 Great guy there for ss or valve work - if it doesn't get fixed, it doesn't get charged. -------------------------------------------------- Brian Bond in London. Leave your gear at the Bass Gallery, he picks it up, performs his magic etc... www.thebassgallery.com -------------------------------------------------- Anyone else in the Carlisle / North Cumbria area should definitely visit Dave at DEV Engineering. One man show again, mad as a hatter, but when you step into his workshop, you understand he's a serious techy... He specialises in repairing camera and VT equipment, but used to work for Marshall and apparently built his first valve amp "when I were about 10 or 11" so he knows his stuff. -------------------------------------------------- Anyone in the Surrey/Hampshire area looking for a decent amp tech, try [url="http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/"]http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/[/url]. I dropped off a pair of speaker cabs to him last Friday as one had a possible blown crossover. I got them back this evening. Very, very fast turnaround. His speciality is definitely valve amps though, but he's an incredibly knowledgeable chap. -------------------------------------------------- In the north east if its a vavle amp DCooke try www.cameronelectronics.co.uk in Sunderland. I will be taking my Mesa 400+ down there soon, i've not yet been so cant say if there good or not. -------------------------------------------------- I can completely recommend Dave Lunt in Stockport 0161 432 9698 -------------------------------------------------- And..........If in the South West, www.hartnollguitars.co.uk has an Amp Tech that does all sorts. -------------------------------------------------- Is it OK to recommend myself? I'm in North London. I've been repairing valve and transistor amps (on and off) for thirty years. I'm a Chartered Electrical Engineer with 20 years experience in the Electronics industry. I can do anything from a service to a complete rebuild. I can do modern amps but generally you're better off taking them to dealers. I don't do guitar electronics. I don't charge just to have a look, I don't charge if I can't fix it (although I can't remember the last time that happened). I charge for parts at cost. I can generally turn stuff round in under a week, but if its urgent and you're prepared to pay I can do it quicker. TW [attachment=85:TW.jpg] -------------------------------------------------- For anyone in Coventry or going from B'ham across the A45 to Northampton, Manor Electronics (right on the A45 near Canley) are bang on - the kind of people that are always busy and dont need to advertise, such is the greatness of their reputation. Top blokes. -------------------------------------------------- Central London. There's a guy called Frank in a workshop attached to Angel Music who's excellent. Angel Music is on the 1st Floor above Music Ground in Denmark Street. Frank's rates are £35 per hour plus parts. He's a don when it comes to valve stuff. He'll do solid state stuff too if you ask him. -------------------------------------------------- The link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Yeah Bristol's pretty big. And stop calling me Shirley. Thanks for the link. Recommendations are always helpful, hence the ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Buddster said: Hi ... The speaker system we use is an HK Audio line array (4 active, 4 passive subs, 8 tops) along with Soundcraft Ui24r (it's the drummers setup). He bought it 10 years ago but now a few things need fixing. The main repairs are based in Leeds, and we're based in Bristol. So transport is a bit of an issue. Anyone in the Bristol/South West /West know any good PA repair shops we could try? We'd prefer to drive the stuff there ourselves, so looking for somewhere closer. ....the following BC thread appears to be relevant... Edited September 24, 2023 by sandy_r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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