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24th April 2008, 05:54 PM
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| Gear nut  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh
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| Need Vintage Fender Amp Repair Guru My studio partner has a 1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp that is in mint cosmetic condition. Still has the original tags on it and everything is original. This amp sat in a closet for 35 plus years after only being used a few times. Same guts as a blackface. The amp makes strange noises and is not working. Who can we trust to take this prized possession to and know that it will receive the love and attention to detail that this amp deserves? I am paranoid about leaving this in the hands of a second rate tech. Any suggestions? Preferably in the Washington-DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh area so that we can personally deliver and pickup. I hate the thought of shipping this amp. Thanks, Dave |
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24th April 2008, 05:56 PM
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| Lives for gear  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY
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| I would make the trek to 30th street guitars in NYC. They know what they are doing. Right near penn station so its a pretty easy trip.
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25th April 2008, 12:05 AM
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25th April 2008, 12:16 AM
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Dave Hirsch at Daves Sound Repair in Whippany, NJ is the best amp tech I've come across. He was the only person I'd trust with my amps when I lived in the US and now I am back in the UK I am really missing his genius. His number is (973)-386-5840. Tell him James Richmond referred you.
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25th April 2008, 01:50 PM
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| Lives for gear  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero
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| The only guy I'll trust with my gear in the Washington D.C. area is Eric @ Viking Amps. He works from his home in Warrenton VA. Viking Amplifiers I've sent several others to him and everyone has been delighted. Not only does he do excellent work, but his prices are very reasonable. Eric is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
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25th April 2008, 02:35 PM
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| Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Coast, U.S.A.
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 FFTT - have you ever had any electronics work done at Prototypes in Kensington, MD? They've been around forever (Tommy Lepson worked there/or still works there as far as I know). Just curious if you've had work done and what your impression was.
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25th April 2008, 02:44 PM
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| Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero
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They do good work, but tend to be a bit expensive from what I remember. Another great shop up in Maryland would be the folks at VVT Amps in Waldorf MD. They build fantastic amps and also really know those Fender circuits. VVT Amps Home Page If only I had learned what my father knew. He was an electronics tech for over 35 years and back when I was a kid my father was the lead amp tech for Chuck Levins and several other area music stores.
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25th April 2008, 06:41 PM
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| Gear maniac  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
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| It's a piece of junk... don't bother to fix it. I'll take it off your hands as a favor and give you $50. I can use it for parts <LOL> -Al |
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25th April 2008, 08:26 PM
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| Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh
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Thanks for your suggestions. Keep em coming. | |
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