Valve amplifier servicing

Know what condition your valve amp is in.

A service checks the amplifier’s condition and operation. If it has a specific fault, describe the symptoms first so diagnosis and servicing can be planned appropriately.

Discuss your repair

From £175 + parts

What the service covers.

  • Valve testing under operating conditions.
  • Bias verification and adjustment where applicable.
  • Filter capacitor health checks.
  • Socket, pin and control cleaning.
  • Inspection for dry joints and stressed components.

Additional repairs or replacement parts are discussed and agreed before proceeding.

Service or repair?

Start with the symptoms.

If your amplifier is buzzing, losing volume, cutting out or failing to power up, a diagnostic assessment establishes the cause. A new set of valves is not automatically the answer.

The amplifier diagnostic fee is £50 for up to 45 minutes. Repair labour is £75 per hour plus parts, with the diagnostic fee deducted if repair work proceeds.

Read about amplifier fault diagnosis and check amplifier prices.

From the bench

A repair backed by measurements.

Vox AC30C2 power-supply repair

All seven valves tested serviceable. Investigation identified a failed reservoir capacitor as the cause of the power-supply buzz.

Read the repair story →

Outside Suffolk?

Discuss delivery before sending.

UK courier enquiries are welcome. Contact the workshop with the make, model, symptoms and your location before arranging a shipment.

Plan a courier repair.

Start with a conversation

Tell me what needs attention.

Send the make, model and symptoms, or book a workshop appointment. Discuss courier arrangements before sending an amplifier.

Workshop visits by appointment · Lowestoft, Suffolk