dimanche 25 décembre 2016

Searching For Affordable Amplifier Repair

By Donald Richardson


If you are a professional or amateur guitar player and you use a tube or a solid state amp they will both require some maintenance, servicing and faults rectifying when they occur. When your equipment fails you will need to look for affordable amplifier repair. There are some important things to consider before having any work done on your musical equipment and some research is advisable.

There are a few types of amp that are commonly used by musicians and they will all operate differently and differ greatly in cost. A head unit is a standalone amp that uses a separate speaker to enable the guitar sound to be heard. The other type is a combo with an integrated speaker and these are usually used by amateurs and home players due to their portability and lower price tag.

A valve or vacuum tube amplifier will need regular attention to keep it working properly and safely. Tubes will need to be changed occasionally and working guitarists tend to carry spares in their guitar case. All work that is done on a tube amp should be undertaken by a qualified technician to ensure that it is done properly and covered by a guarantee.

If your amp is a transistor model, regular servicing is still advisable, and some of the simpler jobs can be carried out at home. Small repairs can be done with only a few electrical tools such as a soldering iron. More serious faults and problems will require the attention of an amplifier technician and most music stores will offer a reliable repair service.

The spare parts required for your repairs and servicing can be found on the internet or in high street musical instrument retailers. It is important to make certain that the parts you buy are compatible with your amp and that they are under a manufacturer warranty. Used parts can be used for some jobs such as replacing a faulty speaker or switch as long as they have been tested.

When you need to purchase components to fix a faulty amp there are a couple of things to consider. Factory made spares should be used when possible as they will be made well and will last longer. If you need a vintage amp repairing it is always a better option to have the maker do the work or an authorized technician.

If your amplifier is a rare model or quite old, and you have trouble locating spares, there are a few places where you may find hard to locate parts. Second hand stores will sometimes have old musical equipment for sale and these are worth checking. Specialist guitar magazines are also published monthly and these will often feature adverts for spare parts that you may need.

The prices charged for amp repair work will depending on the model, the fault and the work needed. If your repairs are going to be expensive it can be worth contacting a few companies for quotes so that you can make some price comparisons. It is also worth noting that if you have to send an amp away to be worked on you will need to arrange shipping and transit insurance.




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