Emprise Harrier: tracking down noisy reverb
Tracing spitting, crackling and popping to an open-circuit reverb transformer primary, fitting a replacement and checking the result.
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Real faults. Recorded findings.
These workshop accounts explain what was found, what work was carried out and how the result was checked. Each is based on a completed bench report.
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From the Guitar Doctor UK bench.
Vox AC30C2: tracing power-supply buzz
A failed reservoir capacitor was identified through power-supply measurements. The repair was followed by controlled power-up, valve checks and a play test.
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Harmony Rocket: repairs and setup
Bridge repairs, neck geometry, careful cleaning and a setup that brought a comfortable playing feel to this hollow-body guitar.
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Martin acoustic: LR Baggs Anthem installation
Fitting a pickup system, preserving the action and resolving an undersaddle pickup fault before the guitar was returned.
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