Recommended AMP TECHS

TTony · September 2013

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Reply with all your recommendations, and we'll keep a single list of them in this post, much as we've done with the Guitar tech discussion.

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JCA2550 · September 2013

Malcolm Hine of MPH Guitars, Edmonton, London, N18, has done loads of excellent, Amp Repair and Maintenance for me over the last few years. Hi s website's a bit creaky, but his work is top-notch.

http://www.mphguitars.co.uk/mphhome.html

hywelg · September 2013

Nottingham:- Dave Ball 0115 9113964. Old school Rediffusion apprentice. He is reliable and so reasonably priced that I no longer bother asking him to call me with a price, I know he won't overcharge.

Walsall:- Shane Dolman, London Power Power Scaling accredited installer. 07763 127 166.

JohnPerry · September 2013

Oxford: Dave Smart at Smart Guitars http://smartguitars.co.uk/. Used to run the much-missed Oxford Guitar Gallery and has since done fantastic work for me on many guitars and amps. Hugely experienced and has a great ear for tone. Won't overcharge.

longi · October 2013

Pete Agate in Bognor Regis. He's very competetivley priced and does a great job. I highly recommend him. 07747722969

ToneControl · October 2013

Martin of MJW, in the Peaks (Derbyshire) Builds amps, cabs, FX, fixes them, plays guitar, Great chap.

octatonic · October 2013

Jon Griffin at G-Tek in Chiswick.

He has done everything on my amps for the last 5 years.

Also Jesse Hoff of Lazy J fame- top bloke.

moz91 · October 2013

Martin of MJW is the business, wouldn't use anyone else. Based in Derbyshire but its worth the extra courier costs!

mudslide73 · October 2013

hywelg said:

Walsall:- Shane Dolman, London Power Power Scaling accredited installer. 07763 127 166.

Shane's a legend... +1 from me.

surfguy13 · October 2013

Andy Broadbent in Bedford, as good as it gets. Gigging guitarist who makes excellent amps to order and also does repair work. Can provide contact details......

fastboy · October 2013

Henk Phillipsen in Horsham. Used to work out of Horsham music (strangely enough in Horsham, West Sussex) but took over the TV repair shop at the other end of town.

Not only an amazing amp tech / modifier but also does guitar setups, fret jobs etc etc and teaches so a real go to guy for anything guitar and a real character (in a good way!). His rates are exceptionally cheap as well (I keep telling to charge more!)

07746 245452

digitalscream · November 2013

This guy gets a massive thumbs-up from me in Peterborough:

http://www.brianswatton.co.uk/

Not only is he reasonably-priced (£40 for a rebias and diagnosis/fix of a burnt out screen resistor due to a shorted power valve), he's quick and I got a repair report PDF included with the invoice. He also tested the amp for power output, soak-tested it and did a PAT test while he was in there, and gave a 3 month warranty on the work done and replacement parts.

Compared with most amp techs I've used, that's way above the level of professionalism I'm used to (and very much appreciated).

bigfuzz · November 2013

Any east/south London recommendations?

close2u · November 2013

Any North East recommends please?

jacksparrow · November 2013

Gee Electronics was based in Liverpool but now in warrington top guys

Gassage · December 2013

Steve Grosvenor in Brum- Author of the AC30 service guide. 07831615984

Rebuilt a SF Twin Reverb for me, did a fine honest job.

Gassage · December 2013

bigfuzz said:

Any east/south London recommendations?

Jesse Hoffs @ Chandler Guitars. Simply the best in the business, and the maker of Lazy J amps. Unbeatable.

Gassage · December 2013

close2u said:

Any North East recommends please?

Mark @ HiQ amps in Horncastle. He builds the Aussie Pink Floyd rigs and Amps, rebuilt a 1972 Hiwatt for me to amazing standards. He wears toe-tector steel toecapped boots and safety spectacles as his default dress code, so therefore is very good!! http://www.hiqsound.co.uk/about_us.htm

That's exhausted my contact list!

Ianpdq · December 2013

Jesse James in Barton Hill Bristol 0117 955 5766 If he is still around was very good

Johnnyseven · January 2014

Guitaraid in Putney, London. They sorted my 1975 Fender Bassman and 1969 Carlsbro 50 Top for me.

Phil_aka_Pip · January 2014

Paul Glazebrook at the Kesgrave end of Ipswich.

Budwiser · January 2014

Check the music center Paisley,Glasgow. great guys to know plus do a first class job on guitars/ amp repairs...

major thumbs up guys...

EdGrip · January 2014

+1 for Paul Glazebrook... Very nice chap, costs you less than you were expecting.

Paulski73 · February 2014

Any recommendations for East Sussex? Thanks.

marktheharp · February 2014

looking for a good ,reasonable amp tech in Leeds/Bradford area ?

thanks in advance.

cheers Mark

chuckieegg · March 2014

any one who will fix laney amps near tamworth?

bandmaster188 · March 2014

Paulski73 said:

Any recommendations for East Sussex? Thanks.

+1 for henk philipsen in Horsham. Goes under amp wizard now. Very friendly very helpful very cheap!

Teacherphil · March 2014

http://www.greenmanhumming.com/

This chap used to live in York but now just outside Durham. He only does hand wired valve amps, told me he got fed up of diagnosing dodge connections on circuit boards. He did a couple of mods on my VHT special 6 and made the little thing come alive for £35.

Teacherphil · March 2014

Anyone know anyone who can rebias valve amps in York?

drwiddly · March 2014

My local shop (Wildwire Music in Selby) use a local tech who can service and re-bias valve amps. I've not used him myself but I have a Laney that needs sorting out so will do soon.

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