bluestraveler Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My amp (Fender Deville) has a faulty mains cable which needs replaced. It's not a kettle lead type, but is soldered into the amp. I need this replaced as soon as possible - any suggestions as to who I could go to?I'm going to try Atmosphere Lighting & Sound tomorrow, but any suggestions helpful.I guess it would be a 10 minute job, and that any electrician could do it - anyone know anyone who could do this by the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Motleyal Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Theres a guy on this site called veldt 666. He's repaired a guitar for me before, and i think hes a dab hand with a solder iron, it should be a piece of piss for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Knight Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 If you have not got this cable fixed yet - ring me on 07981122984 and I can do this in a few minutes.Ring first as I will only be at the shop after 6pm later today (Tuesday). There will be no charge - I like helping musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestraveler Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Problem solved, with many thanks to Graham Knight for his time and expertise - thanks again Graham, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeC Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 If you have not got this cable fixed yet - ring me on 07981122984 and I can do this in a few minutes.Ring first as I will only be at the shop after 6pm later today (Tuesday). There will be no charge - I like helping musicians.Hey man, hows your knowledge on circuitry, I have a problem with a peavey bass amp and need it looked at...G... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Knight Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 re repairing amplifiersFixing Bluestraveller's amplifier did not really need any expertise at all. It simply needed a new mains cable that had to be soldered into place. I was surprised that such a modern piece of kit was not fitted with an IEC mains connector - it seems a bit of a cheese-paring cost saving on what is a relatively expensive amplifier.However the way the cable is fitted now will certainly stand the test of time. I am afraid I do not have any of the type of spares needed to fix amplifiers, especially as many still have valves. Until Bluestraveller brought in his Fender Deville with its pair of 6L6's I hadn't seen anything in our workshop with valves for more than 20 years. It brought back memories of me travelling on a Jerry Lee Lewis tour long, long ago when one of the backing musicians was a teenager called Ritchie Blackmore - he bust up valves in as many amplifiers as Jerry did. The best places to get amplifiers fixed in Aberdeen would be Bruce Millers or R&B Music. Both are good firms - R & B used to be across the road in Rosemount before moving to The Green and I have known the Miller family all my life - and that is a very long time.Both firms are members of the trade association RETRA and as such are required to conform to the RETRA Code of Practice on all repairs:retra - radio, electrical and television retailers' association ukAny problems - ring me first - I am the Secretary of the Association! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I can vouch for Brucies,the engineer is the mutts nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I was surprised that such a modern piece of kit was not fitted with an IEC mains connector - it seems a bit of a cheese-paring cost saving on what is a relatively expensive amplifier.It is hardwired to encourage people to buy from their corresponding domestic market. It is an industry protection system if you like on Fender's part. They do this so UK shops get some custom on their product as opposed to everyone buying them from Europe (Thomann etc.) and changing the kettle plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 And that would be Chas Hodges, from out of Chas n Dave, isn't it? Totally under-rated legend. It's amazing what he's played on, and who with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestraveler Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 And that would be Chas Hodges, from out of Chas n Dave, isn't it? Totally under-rated legend..I guess that'll be the gigs where he's not using a plectrum and singing in a Cockney accent YouTube - Chas & Dave - Knees-Up Medley (1983) (version 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 And that would be Chas Hodges, from out of Chas n Dave, isn't it? Totally under-rated legend. It's amazing what he's played on, and who with.Also Ken Lundgren, Dolph's brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeC Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I guess that'll be the gigs where he's not using a plectrum and singing in a Cockney accent Just what we need .... another plectrum snob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Just what we need .... another plectrum snob...Yeah man,Colin Hodgkinson=funky ass plectrum god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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