Tube amp techs in Auckland?
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
I`ve had Clarry, Alan and Fix It Phill work on my stuff. all three are utterly fantastic.
the amp Alan fixed a few years ago is still going great, The Eminar 120 watt Valve monster with the faders instead of pots on the front panel. pretty much brought back from the dead.
would recommend !
the amp Alan fixed a few years ago is still going great, The Eminar 120 watt Valve monster with the faders instead of pots on the front panel. pretty much brought back from the dead.
would recommend !
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
I've used Fixit Phil before but he seems to have dropped off the radar.mrmofo wrote:I`ve had Clarry, Alan and Fix It Phill work on my stuff. all three are utterly fantastic.
the amp Alan fixed a few years ago is still going great, The Eminar 120 watt Valve monster with the faders instead of pots on the front panel. pretty much brought back from the dead.
would recommend !
Do you have any contact details for him?
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
I've mostly dealt with Clarry over the last 10-15 years when he was in Mt Eden and now in Titirangi. Always a straight shooter and easy to deal with. Just a mission to get out to his place at times. Ryan was good when he was good, but not really an option anymore.
Also had positive dealings with Keith Prictor in Glenfield (KP Electronics) though I believe he's sadly passed away last year.
Was there a thread where we had all the tech's listed a while ago?
Also had positive dealings with Keith Prictor in Glenfield (KP Electronics) though I believe he's sadly passed away last year.
Was there a thread where we had all the tech's listed a while ago?
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
he still has the same phone number, it`s a bit tricky getting him to answer itH671 wrote:I've used Fixit Phil before but he seems to have dropped off the radar.mrmofo wrote:I`ve had Clarry, Alan and Fix It Phill work on my stuff. all three are utterly fantastic.
the amp Alan fixed a few years ago is still going great, The Eminar 120 watt Valve monster with the faders instead of pots on the front panel. pretty much brought back from the dead.
would recommend !
Do you have any contact details for him?
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
The rockshop fixed my amp after clarry made it more broken. It was humming and spluttering, clarry went in and clipped out the tremolo circuit in the amp - a dual Rectifier tremoverb- for no discernible reason, even he couldn't explain why he did it.
He gave a refund but didn't fix the problem and left me with a still spluttering amp but now without the tremolo. The rockshop diagnosed the intial problem as a loose solder joint on v4 but couldn't work out how to reconnect the tremolo.
As such I can't recommend clarry to anybody I like and maybe the rockshop can help you out.
He gave a refund but didn't fix the problem and left me with a still spluttering amp but now without the tremolo. The rockshop diagnosed the intial problem as a loose solder joint on v4 but couldn't work out how to reconnect the tremolo.
As such I can't recommend clarry to anybody I like and maybe the rockshop can help you out.
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
I've been to Garry in Blockhouse Bay several times, he's awesome!werdna wrote:Clarry has been nothing but generous with time and bang on with his work.
Clarry recommends a Gary Beatty, based in Blockhouse Bay. Any feedback on Beatty please?
By the way, I have a wireless unit for my guitar which doesn't work. Is there anyone you might recommend for this job? I bought the unit from a forum member who I won't name; he isn't one of the high volume posting regulars.
Fixed my 5150 which was having tube/wiring problems I guess haha. Also fixed my mate's ancient Mesa. Awesome service and communication. Great guy, cheap prices too (don't think he charges much, just the minimum for his time).
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
Can please share Garry’s contact details? Cheersjaxman16 wrote:I've been to Garry in Blockhouse Bay several times, he's awesome!werdna wrote:Clarry has been nothing but generous with time and bang on with his work.
Clarry recommends a Gary Beatty, based in Blockhouse Bay. Any feedback on Beatty please?
By the way, I have a wireless unit for my guitar which doesn't work. Is there anyone you might recommend for this job? I bought the unit from a forum member who I won't name; he isn't one of the high volume posting regulars.
Fixed my 5150 which was having tube/wiring problems I guess haha. Also fixed my mate's ancient Mesa. Awesome service and communication. Great guy, cheap prices too (don't think he charges much, just the minimum for his time).
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
Yeah man, his phone number is 09 627 1327. Just give him a call about your amp, he's at 15 Heaphy StreetKNNZ wrote:Can please share Garry’s contact details? Cheersjaxman16 wrote:I've been to Garry in Blockhouse Bay several times, he's awesome!werdna wrote:Clarry has been nothing but generous with time and bang on with his work.
Clarry recommends a Gary Beatty, based in Blockhouse Bay. Any feedback on Beatty please?
By the way, I have a wireless unit for my guitar which doesn't work. Is there anyone you might recommend for this job? I bought the unit from a forum member who I won't name; he isn't one of the high volume posting regulars.
Fixed my 5150 which was having tube/wiring problems I guess haha. Also fixed my mate's ancient Mesa. Awesome service and communication. Great guy, cheap prices too (don't think he charges much, just the minimum for his time).
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
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There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
Reviving an old thread with a new question. I gave my Gallien Kruger bass amp to my son in Auckland, and it’s developed a fault. Who would you guys recommend for taking something like that to? He’s in Three Kings/Mt Roskill.
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They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Maybe email these guys as they're the importer in NZ: https://musicbiz.co.nz/
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
Nah it’s quite old, I’m sure it wouldn’t be worth going to the importer.jeremyb wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:41 pmMaybe email these guys as they're the importer in NZ: https://musicbiz.co.nz/
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
Lawrence wrote: Every orchestra that comes thru here is a covers band as are most of the jazz bands...
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Re: Tube amp techs in Auckland?
You could try reading this list!Delayman wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:54 amNah it’s quite old, I’m sure it wouldn’t be worth going to the importer.jeremyb wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:41 pmMaybe email these guys as they're the importer in NZ: https://musicbiz.co.nz/
https://www.nzguitars.com/forum/viewtop ... 13&t=41696
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