peter Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Who's best these days for repairing valve amps?Got a mashall JCM900 that's getting very dodgy; crackling pots, sound level dropping, generally unreliable. Also anyone any idea how much repair will cost?Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Dennis Marshall is the best you'll get. Stays down in Dunfermline, but well worth the jaunt.I'd imagine the parts for the repair won't cost a lot in this case (unless you need new valves), it'll all be labour costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 dennis marshallbest guy around by a mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Make that three for Dr Dennis. Proper gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 As good as Dennis Marshall may be, it seems a bit daft having to travel over 200 miles round trip to get an amp fixed. Is there really no closer option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 As good as Dennis Marshall may be, it seems a bit daft having to travel over 200 miles round trip to get an amp fixed. Is there really no closer option?Bruce Millers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Bruce Millers!Dennis Marshall it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Dennis Marshall it is then.Why....Les at Millers is perfectly competent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Cost wise, it will depend on what is wrong with the amp. Dennis did a lot of careful tweaking to my old man's 70s Twin and it cost about 250 quid, but was happy to do the bare essentials to my less impressive and totally shagged 80s Twin for under 100 (Rebuilt the bias circuit and gave it a retube).No cash up front for a bench charge either, which is cool. It's a bit of a hike, but it was worth it for a wee shot of his Boogie Mark II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 im sure les at bruce millers is competent but in short i wouldnt give any of my gear to R&B or Brucies, when i first started out i gave an axe to R&B to set up 1. they did a shit job 2. they didnt do it when they said they would, when i went to collect it after 10 days it hadnt been touched, the bell end that worked there said to come back in an hour and he did it but but fuck em there crapbrucies didnt do much better so i asked people in the know and read up on things and taught myself to do most jobs that these shops rip you off for doing (enough ranting) speak to dennis and brucies and see if you can determine a possible cause over the phone before commiting to either and talk costs, yeah Dennis is a long way off but heaps of people recomend him for a simple reason, we spend alot of money on our gear and want it looked after and fixed timely and professionally when we give it to these people and thats exactly what he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I think the fact that Dennis lets you come into his workshop and watch him work speaks volumes for the confidence he has in his ability. It also give you a good idea of what you are gettiung charged for. The local shops will charge you the same for a lesser job, and you'll probably end up having to go to him anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 im sure les at bruce millers is competent but in short i wouldnt give any of my gear to R&B or Brucies, when i first started out i gave an axe to R&B to set up 1. they did a shit job 2. they didnt do it when they said they would, when i went to collect it after 10 days it hadnt been touched, the bell end that worked there said to come back in an hour and he did it but but fuck em there crapbrucies didnt do much better so i asked people in the know and read up on things and taught myself to do most jobs that these shops rip you off for doing (enough ranting) speak to dennis and brucies and see if you can determine a possible cause over the phone before commiting to either and talk costs, yeah Dennis is a long way off but heaps of people recomend him for a simple reason, we spend alot of money on our gear and want it looked after and fixed timely and professionally when we give it to these people and thats exactly what he doesI have an expensive rig and guitars,Les has done a sterling job on the electrics of everything i have given him.I am very particular on who i let touch my equipment as i play professionally.But yeah,find who's good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 i play professionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 And your point is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 And your point is?I'm out of here, no point arguing with professional musicians with expensive rigs like you mate. Obviously you are going to know your shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm out of here, no point arguing with professional musicians with expensive rigs like you mate. Obviously you are going to know your shit.Don't know what your problem is,yes i do know my "shit"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thanks for the replies. I will check out the two options, bit of a hike to Denis marshall, particularly if I have to leave it with him and then go back to get it.If I do this I will give him my evil twin to fix as well!cheersp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Tester Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Don't know what your problem is,yes i do know my "shit"!I think I "know my shit", also, but it seems, "expensive rigs" dont mean nothing on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I feel pretty competent in knowing my shit. I happen to have an expensive "rig" too as it transpires. Guess I'm a professional. Bonus. when i first started out i gave an axe to R&B to set up 1. they did a shit job 2. they didnt do it when they said they would, when i went to collect it after 10 days it hadnt been touched, the bell end that worked there said to come back in an hour and he did it but but fuck em there crapAlso, just out of curiousity, when did this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I talk a big game, but I actually know nothing, and my rig was cheap. Back to the gutters with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I talk a big game, but I actually know nothing, and my rig was cheap. Back to the gutters with me.At least you are honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I feel pretty competent in knowing my shit. I happen to have an expensive "rig" too as it transpires. Guess I'm a professional. Bonus. Also, just out of curiousity, when did this happen? about 3 years ago maybe...... why are you gonna convince me that things have changed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 about 3 years ago maybe...... why are you gonna convince me that things have changed ?I don't wish to try - I was just curious. I know my own capabilities but just wanted to know when this happened to come from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 My gear's awfa dear, that's why I keep getting an antler up my ass.....sorry that was rubbish!I reckon it could be said that my rig is a bit up market, and I spend quite a hefty bit of cash on tweaking it to get the best sound out of it. However, until R&B or BM start selling big bags of talent, then I'm afriad that I'm fooked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletbag Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Just to add weight to the argument, I think Dennis is fantastic. He diagnosed and repaired a fairly rare problem in my AD30 (blown PCB track) and did some tweaking for 40 quid, and it's never sounded better.Top geezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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