Amplifier Repairs

[Hank]

Anyone know of someone local that works on Fender Amps?

 

[FireBrand]

Anyone know of someone local that works on Fender Amps?

I have 2 that need work also.

 

[b23hqb]

Could be cheaper to just buy a new one these days, especially if it is a tube amp.

Good luck.

 

[RPMDAD]

Hank, try calling Garrett Music Academy, Nick may know someone. Or maybe call Hotlicks in PF. or Sacchetti's. Is it an old tube type amp or all solid state???

 

[Hank]

Hank, try calling Garrett Music Academy, Nick may know someone. Or maybe call Hotlicks in PF. or Sacchetti's. Is it an old tube type amp or all solid state???

I have 2 that need work, both solid state.

 

[Hank]

Just wondered if anyone knew a reputable repairman that someone may have used before.

 

[David]

Jim Hill @VVT Amps in Waldorf. He is the closest. Otherwise, u have to go up on the beltway. Use the google to find their website. They also build boutique amps.

 

[Larry Gude]

I have 2 that need work, both solid state.

What's wrong with them? SS is typically something simple. I disagree with the comment about tube amps not being worth fixing. They are the only things worth fixing.

 

[wharf rat]

Contact High Voltage
A bit of a hike but well worth it. More of a tube amp guy but he's fixed a few solid states for me also.

 

[CrashTest]

Tube Amplifier Repair | Audio Equipment Repair | Amplifier Repair

 

[basshawg95]

fender amp repair

i took an old twin reverb to sachetti music in huntingtown. they replaced the tubes, power cord and checked it out. they did a good job for a reasonable price.

 

[Hank]

i took an old twin reverb to sachetti music in huntingtown. they replaced the tubes, power cord and checked it out. they did a good job for a reasonable price.

What is a "reasonable" price, if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Hank]

What's wrong with them? SS is typically something simple. I disagree with the comment about tube amps not being worth fixing. They are the only things worth fixing.

My M-80 is just pots and knobs plus a short somewhere... But my Showman needs some pots and knobs plus the channel selector is not working. Also, and this may be due to the busted pot but when you turn it on it just squeals and it sounds like it is stuck on 11....

Also looking for Kramer guitar parts. They seem really high on ebay. Refurbishing 2 Kramer Pacers.

 

[Tomcat]

Could be cheaper to just buy a new one these days, especially if it is a tube amp.

Good luck.

Think you've got that backwards. Old tube amps are worth repairing. I'll agree with Larry, solid state might be something simple. Take a look for broken wires or solder joints.

 

[Hank]

Jim Hill @VVT Amps in Waldorf. He is the closest. Otherwise, u have to go up on the beltway. Use the google to find their website. They also build boutique amps.

Thank you sir... I think this was the name someone gave me awhile back.

 

[Larry Gude]

My M-80 is just pots and knobs plus a short somewhere... But my Showman needs some pots and knobs plus the channel selector is not working. Also, and this may be due to the busted pot but when you turn it on it just squeals and it sounds like it is stuck on 11....

Also looking for Kramer guitar parts. They seem really high on ebay. Refurbishing 2 Kramer Pacers.

Showman is tube, yes? M-80 is, I would tend to think, is going to cost more to fix than it is worth.

 

[Hank]

Showman is tube, yes? M-80 is, I would tend to think, is going to cost more to fix than it is worth.

No, Showman is a solid state.. They have Showman Tube and Solid State amps...It is over 25 years old, but the sound is or rather was amazing. I would love to get it working again. Maybe I will open up the M-80 and see whats up.

 

[Hank]

Well, I was successful in repairing the M-80... Moved on to the Showman. When I turn it on, it is a deafening squeal... Since I am having a problem with the volume pot I am wondering if it is stuck on a high volume or if the squeal means my electronics are shot...