Kamis, 05 Mei 2016

Looking For Suitable Guitar Amp Repair

By Henry Ward


A lot of vacuum tube and solid state amps will now and again develop faults or require routine inspections. Electric guitar players, at some point will need to find a reputable company to carry out a guitar amp repair. There are some important things to take into account before having any work done on these pieces of equipment.

The two popular types of amp are a head units or combos which have built in speakers. The costs and parts needed for this equipment will purely depend on what kind of unit is being repaired and in some cases the age of it. The combination amps are very popular with amateur musicians or bedroom guitarists due to their compact design, weight and low cost.

A tube amp will need a little more maintenance than a solid state model. Spare vacuum tubes are often carried by a gigging musician and they will need to be replaced if they are not functioning properly. Any work that is done on these amplifiers should be carried out by a trained technician due to the voltage that runs through them and to make sure the work is guaranteed.

The more modern solid state amps will also require an inspection and a lot of this can be done at home by the player. Basic faults can be put right with relative ease using just a few tools found in most home workshops. If your equipment has developed a serious fault then it is better to entrust the work to a local guitar store or professional electrician.

When you are trying to locate parts for your repairs many web based companies can supply these. Always make sure that the replacements are of the correct spec for the model in question and that they are protected by a manufacturer warranty. Recycled spares can be fitted if you are on a tight budget especially if you are only replacing speakers or small switches.

Factory original parts should be used when possible on vintage or valuable amplifiers. Using manufacturer made parts will ensure that the value maintained and that they will be the same as the ones fitted originally. Many authorized stores and amplifier manufacturers will carry original parts for vintage models and these should always be used when they are available.

If you are doing repairs at home there are many helpful instruction manuals or online repair guides available to you. As long as you use the correct components and tools, this can be an extremely cost effective way to carry out your repairs and keep your equipment working well. It is essential to have all work inspected by a qualified electrician to ensure it conforms to the safety standards required by law and by many clubs.

The costs you will incur will differ depending on what spares are needed and the time taken to complete the repairs. From a few dollars a small problem can be fixed but a major problem will cost a lot more. If you have to send the equipment away for repairs, remember that the carriage costs and transit insurance will need to be added on to your bill.




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