Fender tube amp service and repair
Located in Hillsboro, Oregon and specializing in classic Fender amps from the tweed, blackface, and silverface eras. I also work on the modern Fender amps like the Reissue series, the Hot Rod series, Blues Junior amps, etc.
I’m always happy to take a look at any hand wired amp like vintage Marshall, Vox, and Gibson, or any of the good quality modern amps from people like Victoria, Carr, and Dr. Z. I avoid modern production PCB amps from Marshall, Peavey, and Mesa because they are poorly designed for service.
There’s a $50 bench fee for every amp. This covers disassembly, cleaning, basic service (cleaning and tightening pots, jacks and tube sockets), and troubleshooting. Anything required beyond that will be quoted before work begins.
The Skipocratic Oath:
“First, do no harm.”
I’m a follower of the Skip Simmons philosophy of amp repair. This means respect for the vintage amps, treating people right, and no unnecessary repairs. I charge for the work, not by the hour.
I clean, service, and repair the amps first, and only replace what needs to be replaced. My goal is to make your amp work the way it did when it was new, not try to make it into something it never was.
Pick up and delivery
I work out of my home. This saves on overhead costs and allows me to charge you less for my service. But without a brick and mortar store front, it can can sometimes be easier and more convenient for me to come and pick the amp from you. I can pick-up and drop-off your amp at the standard mileage rate of $.65 per mile. But of course if you prefer to drop your amp off, just reach out and we’ll arrange a time.
Contact
Bespoke Amps
I’m also an amp builder making Fender style circuits for over 20 years. If you’re interested in acquiring a painstakingly handmade and absolutely top shelf example of some of the greatest guitar amps of all time, check out Yorke Electric Sound to see some examples of my work:
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