Guitar Valve amp repair costs

It is difficult to price up a repair in advance, as some faults can have many different causes

Repair work starts at £50 for the 1st hour and then £20 PH after that, plus parts if needed  . This will inc tube testing and Bias check/adjustment  and spray the pots and jacks.Visual check over for soldering issues and damaged/worn components, Check over for any known issues with that model.

Replacement valves in Guitar amps 

If your guitar amp is in need for a re-valve. The Labour charge is normally £45 + the valve costs. ( with the tubes purchased from me)

I will test the pre amp tubes and most importantly BIAS check and adjust if req

Guitar solid state amp repair costs

Repair work starts at £50 for the 1st hour and then £20 PH after that, plus parts if needed

In many cases the £50 PH labour charge will normally cover it

Guitar Practice amp repair costs 

Due to the replacement cost (NEW) of these amps. we try to say £35-40 + parts if req

Valve/ Solid State  HI-FI repair costs

It is difficult to price up in advance, as 1 fault can have many different causes.

With all valve hi-fi amps, all being different and can be more complex than guitar amps. It is best that you call me first for a chat

Valve or Tubes Prices

Valves have become very expensive  since the Ukraine crisis. Tubes are only made in 3 countries now. This has had a knock on effect for availability,  and with that price. I do keep a wide selection of EL34-EL84-6V6-KT66-6L6-5881-ECC83/ ETC. I have many different brands in stock  inc valves purchased for certain models of  amps.

In stock for my repairs only, I dont sell them for customers to fit themselves . 

Estimates

I find it hard to price up an estimate without having the amp on the bench.

Not even a  ball-park figure !!, A lot of these amps are 10-60 yr s old and some have never been touched and and others have had full service done in the past.

Sometimes its just easier to let me give you a call after i have checked it and we can have a chat and i will give you a full price. If in the unlikely event you don't like the price, we can dicuss and come up with a plan. If we can't come up with any solution , There will be a charge for estimate  refusal

Repairing the amp yourself?

Sorry we are unable to give advice  on what parts are required to repair your amp or if you are calling me from out of the area looking to chat about it..  I work alone and time is precious and just  can't spare the time,  Please Google and find a local repairers and drop it in to them. " Free advice don't pay my bills!!" 

Try "Music electronics forum"

Refusal estimates charges

£45 for Valve or Solid state guitar amps

£45 for HIFI amps

£25 for Practice amps

​" I don't remember ever charging  anyone this!!!!!

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