Repairs and Rebuilds
Here is an example list of some of the equipment I have repaired/serviced over the years. just to give you an idea of the work we can and have undertaken. If you don't see your equipment manufacturer listed, just ask.
preventative maintenance!
All valve amplifiers require preventative maintenance from time to time to keep them running at their optimum, this includes valve/tube testing and component measurements in key areas i.e., coupling capacitors, plate load resistors, power supply components and cathode bypass capacitors etc, therefore it is highly recommended that; "on no account should any valve amplifier be run continually until it stops working" as in most cases problems detected in regular service inspections "can and more often do" prevent possible catastrophic failure in the long run, you have been warned!
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Hi Fi Equipment |
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- Quad - Power amps, rebuilds, severe modifications... |
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- Leak - TL 12, point ones, stereo 20 etc., troughline tuners (all), pre-amps... |
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- Rigonda - Repairs, rebuilds, revalves... |
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- Audio Research - Classic 60, Classic 150, etc., repairs, revalves, modifications... |
| RADFORD |
- Radford....Repairs... |
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| ROGERS |
- Rogers...Juniors, cadets, rebuilds, repairs...
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| LOWTHER |
- Lowther amplification Repairs.
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- RCA - Repairs, reconfigurations...
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- G.E.C. - Full original circuits, built, modifications, etc....
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- Mullard - Full circuits built, modified, repaired... |
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- Yaqin valve amplification serviced, repaired, re-valved and modified etc. |
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- Tube Technology most amps repaired, revalved etc. |
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Guitar Amps, Effects and PA Equipment |
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- Vox - AC10,15, 30, etc.... |
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- Fender - Repairs, revalves... |
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- Hiwatt - Repairs, mods... |
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- Marshall - All models repaired, upgraded... |
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- Cornford - All models revalved, etc. |
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- Mesa Boogie - All models repaired, serviced, etc. |
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- Ampeg - All models repaired, etc. |
Remember: these are just some examples of the type of equipment i repair on a regular basis, if you dont see your make, or model listed, please enquire...
Repairs, Rebuilds, Modifications, etc., etc. |
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- Lovetone. |
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- Orange. |
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- Selmer. |
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- Sound city. |
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- Peavey. |
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- Mesa Boogie, etc., etc. |
MATCHLESS. We are currently the UKs No1 repair and service agents for Matchless Amplification.
 We are currently the UK and european MOD centre for Voodoo Amplification.
Guitars
All rewiring and electrical repairs considered and undertaken (no structural work, e.g. body, neck repairs, etc.). Wiring modifications also considered. |
Andy Powell's "Angel", made by Royale Guitars --->
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Dedicated to Originality
I have done way too much work on this particular type of equipment to list it all in detail here, but if you have any concerns about a particular repair on a certain item then please get in touch, what I will say on this subject is that I appreciate how much musicians recognize and value the sound of their equipment, so any components I change in repairs are kept to the absolute minimum and where possible, faulty components are always replaced with original stock parts. If on the other hand you require certain modifications to be carried out on, for example a cherished vintage amp,eg, Fender, Marshall, Vox, etc, which may include changes to gain, tone etc, etc, even in depth circuit modifications, then i will be happy to discuss your needs and hopefully be able to acomodate. I do however draw a line as far as non-reversible modifications are concerned, eg, casework, cabinets, chassis etc, in other words all modifications i agree to carry out on any vintage amplification must be completely reversible, the reason being, un-molested vintage equipment [as mentioned above] is becoming very difficult to find these days, and i appreciate this, so, i will only consider and recommend modifications that allow the equipment to be put back to its original state if required at a later date.
Want to know how to date your fender amp?
I have been asked this question on many ocasions by fender amp owners,"what date was my amp made" well, while trawling the internet one day i came across an interesting site, and among other articles here you will find details on how to date your vintage fender twins, pro-reverbs, deluxe,s etc etc, just click on the link below.
Date my Fender Amp "click"
Specialist Equipment
I have also undertaken some unusual work over the years. One job in particular; a rebuild on a very rare classic car valve/tube radio belonging to a well known Ferrari-collecting drummer!
Les Paul.
Finally, a tribute to the late great les Paul. - CLICK HERE - to see one of the last recorded interviews with this iconic and very modest genius, without him we wouldn’t have the variety of awesome and magical sounds that only an electric guitar can produce, not forgeting his pioneering work that led to multi-track recordings becoming standard practice in studios through out the world.
"Rest in peace les, your work here is done"
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