Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Locating A Technician For Amp Repair

By Charles Clark


If you own and play a guitar you will use a vacuum tube or transistor amplifier and they will require regular maintenance and any faults repaired when they occur. When a fault develops you will be looking for a technician for amp repair. There are various options available to you and it is a good idea to do some research before you make any final decisions to get the work done.

There are many different models of guitar amplifier and each one has various functions and modes. A head unit is one that will need a separate speaker and they are favored by professional guitar players. A combo unit is more popular with amateur players and bedroom guitarists as they have a built in speaker.

A vacuum tube amp is a specialized piece of equipment and needs more maintenance than solid state models. Spare valves are carried by gigging guitarists and they will need replacing if they fade out or fail. Any major work that is done on a tube amp should only be done by a professional technician to avoid damage and further problems.

Transistor amplifiers also need a regular inspection and some maintenance to keep them working well. Some minor faults can be fixed by the player with a simple tool kit and the a little knowledge. If the amp has developed a more severe fault it is advisable to have the repair work done by a professionally qualified electrician.

There are various places to find a qualified technician and you local guitar store is a good place to start. Most instrument retailers will have a workshop where they can carry out routine inspections and servicing. If the problem is more serious they may have to send your amplifier back to the manufacturer for attention.

The internet is a very good place to locate a reliable repairer and there are many to be found online. The web sites contain some useful information which is worth reading before you contact them and ask for a quote. You should be aware that if you use a web based technician you will have to courier your amp to them and it will be imperative that it is properly packaged and fully insured for the road journey.

When your equipment is reasonably new it may still be covered by the factory guarantee and you can send it there for repair. Always retain your receipt when you buy equipment in case it needs fixing under the manufacturer warranty. It can also worth using a manufacturer to look after your amp if it is a rare or vintage model due to the value and the specialist knowledge needed to fix them.

If you are doing your own repair work the spares you need can be purchased and you need to make sure that they are compatible with your equipment. When you buy components for an amp it is recommended that you use factory produced items when possible. Always get electrical work inspected by a qualified electrician to make sure the job has been done correctly and safely before you use the amp.




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