Commitments to quality:
I’ve had the privilege to work on (and play!) some of the most beautiful and iconic guitar amps of all time. But my philosophy towards amps is this: whether it’s a pristine ‘67 Plexi or a beat up Hot Rod Deluxe, any amp can be a tool of expression and sonic goodness. It’s my commitment to treat every amp with the detail and care I put into my own gear. I therefore guarantee the following:
All work guaranteed for 6 months after service. If there’s a problem with one of the components I’ve replaced or rewired (except tubes*), I’ll fix it at no charge up to 6 months after the initial repair.
I will always consult you before performing work to discuss the repair. No surprise bills. All work will be documented via a shared Google doc invoice in real time including pics of issues/fixes.
All components will be returned to you with the amp. I will never remove vintage components without consultation. And I will always give you the choice of components used, from budget to boutique.
I will never leave goopy messes of solder, flux, or silicone in your amp. I will never tack solder components to old leads.
*Tube life and functionality is unpredictable, especially for new production tubes. I source new tubes from reputable tube dealers that guarantee their tubes up to a couple of months. Beyond that, I can not guarantee the longevity of tubes but can provide advice and order tube brands known to have the least issues. See below for examples of recent work
'58 Fender Bassman 5F6A recap
'50 Fender Deluxe restoration
'65 Deluxe Reverb reissue recap
Custom build: Music Master Bass chassis to Princeton-esque Reverb w/ dwell control, adjustable negative feedback, mids pot, larger output transformer, and various other mods
Custom faceplate: Musicmaster Bass to Princeton-esque Reverb
'52 Rickenbacker M12 restoration
Original Tycobrahe Octavia pedal
Original Tycobrahe Octavia: recap, rewire, and add battery / board support
Naylor Super Club 38: recap and preamp rebuild after mods
'67 Fender Vibrochamp restore: cap can, heater wiring, CRC input filter between rectifier and OT center tap to reduce hum induced by single-ended power section
'67 Ampeg B18 preamp restore and recap
'64 Vox AC30: addition of speed pot and push-pull pot for trem/vib selection and depth control
'49 Fender Deluxe 5A3 recap and cleaning