joi, 8 decembrie 2016

Locating A Technician For Amp Repair

By Charles Clark


If you own and play a guitar you will use a vacuum tube or transistor amplifier and they will require regular maintenance and any faults repaired when they occur. When a fault develops you will be looking for a technician for amp repair. There are various options available to you and it is a good idea to do some research before you make any final decisions to get the work done.

Various types of amplifier have been produced and each one will have different modes, functions and sounds. Amplifier head units are commonly used by professional guitar players and these will need a set of speakers to be attached for them to produce the sound. The other variation of amp is a combo unit which is a single unit with an integrated speaker which are popular for part time players and home guitarists.

A vacuum tube amp is a specialized piece of equipment and needs more maintenance than solid state models. Spare valves are carried by gigging guitarists and they will need replacing if they fade out or fail. Any major work that is done on a tube amp should only be done by a professional technician to avoid damage and further problems.

If you use a transistor amp then a routine inspection and service is also advisable. Some simple repair work can sometimes be done by the player using a basic tool kit and some electrical knowledge. More severe faults and problems will need to be looked at by an expert to avoid mistakes being made and further damage caused to the equipment.

When you are searching for a qualified technician it is a god idea to begin at your local instrument store. A lot of guitar stores will carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs in their own workshop. If they are unable to do the work for you they will be able to ship the amp to the manufacturer in order to get the job done.

Browsing the web can also produce good results and there are many amplifier technicians that advertise online. The web sites are very informative when you are doing your research and you can get in touch to discuss the work and agree a price. You should be mindful that you will need to get the amp sent to the company and it is important that it is securely packed and insured when it is in transit.

If your amp is still under a manufacturer warranty then you can send it back to the factory and the faults will be rectified. It is very important to keep your purchase receipts when you buy any musical equipment as you will need them to get the repairs done under the terms of the guarantee. If your amp is a vintage model it is also worth using the original factory to do repairs due to the high value of some units and the knowledge required to work on them.

If you choose to carry out your own repairs you will need to find the spare parts of the correct type for your model. Always attempt to source and buy manufacturer spares when possible and ensure they are of the correct specification. You should also have your own work checked by an electrician when you have finished to ensure the amp will function safely.




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