Warning

abandonreligion · 07-04-2009, 04:54 PM

WARNING to anyone in the northwest of the UK do not use David Lunt to repaire your amp/pedal,I asked him to repair my 1976 2203 and true bypass my wah ,all he did was charge me for power valves I did not need and then not bias my amp and ruin my crybaby.Take care peolpe some techs dont care.
Phil.

rockinr0ll · 07-04-2009, 05:02 PM

Sorry about that man.

What was wrong with your amp?

steelhorse · 07-04-2009, 07:44 PM

Sorry to hear about that!

If you need a crybaby w/TB or whatever else check the link in my sig for gamopatmods.

He does great work and will ship internationally if you can't find someone reliable in the UK.

It's better to just order one from him already modded because shipping yours to get modded might be cost prohibitive but contact him and see what he says.

rockinr0ll · 07-04-2009, 07:48 PM

I have had some bad luck as well. It would be a lot smoother to find a tech who you could be friend and actually be on a mutual respect level with. I have had times that I have thought the places were trying to rip me off but also try to steal shit of mine! Be careful!

Jae · 07-04-2009, 08:47 PM

Yeah, too bad to hear that man.

I've heard of some horror stories with amps messing up. I respect amp techs for what they do, cause I could imagine it's not an easy job, but they still gotta have credibility.

I went to an amp tech to get my 1978 JMP repaired for a blown fuse. he fixed it up well and replaced the tubes (after one tube blew as well). Plus he grounded it and replaced the cable and everything. Went well though. I'll still go him, but like the previous post said, it's hard to get a tech who you could become mutual friends with.

I guess the amp tech has to kind of keep a fair distance or something like that cause it IS business.

I wish I could find someone who could be more on the friend side.

abandonreligion · 07-05-2009, 12:09 AM

Cheers ,I will contact him for a price because all I have is a broken wah and no confidence in the tech anymore.With regard to my amp it was the preamp section nothing to do with the power valves/tubes I sent it to Marshall and all is now well ,I have sent it to Marshall before,when I first got it ,and the service is outstandinding they pick it up from a local music shop and send it back there so transport is not charged.

steelhorse · 07-05-2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abandonreligion

Cheers ,I will contact him for a price because all I have is a broken wah and no confidence in the tech anymore.With regard to my amp it was the preamp section nothing to do with the power valves/tubes I sent it to Marshall and all is now well ,I have sent it to Marshall before,when I first got it ,and the service is outstandinding they pick it up from a local music shop and send it back there so transport is not charged.

Great to hear that the amp issue is resolved.

Tell Gary Nate sent you when you contact him. He'll take good care of you whatever you decide to get.

Let me know how it goes.

abandonreligion · 07-05-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinr0ll

I have had some bad luck as well. It would be a lot smoother to find a tech who you could be friend and actually be on a mutual respect level with. I have had times that I have thought the places were trying to rip me off but also try to steal shit of mine! Be careful!

Spot on ,I`m still not sure he didnt take the valves because they were nos or because he was clueless,we need people we can trust.

abandonreligion · 07-05-2009, 10:42 AM

I think because they are quite thin on the ground the lazy ones kind of monopolize on that fact

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jae

Yeah, too bad to hear that man.

I've heard of some horror stories with amps messing up. I respect amp techs for what they do, cause I could imagine it's not an easy job, but they still gotta have credibility.

I went to an amp tech to get my 1978 JMP repaired for a blown fuse. he fixed it up well and replaced the tubes (after one tube blew as well). Plus he grounded it and replaced the cable and everything. Went well though. I'll still go him, but like the previous post said, it's hard to get a tech who you could become mutual friends with.

I guess the amp tech has to kind of keep a fair distance or something like that cause it IS business.

I wish I could find someone who could be more on the friend side.

MartyStrat54 · 07-06-2009, 05:39 PM

Finding an above average "tube amp" tech can be a difficult task. I have to take my stuff into downtown KC as that is the location of the music store I do business with. They are a full service store with complete amp and instrument repairs. I've used them several times now. Of course they are Marshall authorized only because they have one tech (out of three) that is a tube amp wizard. These older gentlemen are getting harder and harder to find. It's not like they are teaching vacuum tube theory in college nowadays.

I'm sorry for your ordeal. It can be extremely frustrating. I'm glad that at least the amp was repaired. Good luck with your pedal.

Marty

07-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
abandonreligion Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 16	Warning WARNING to anyone in the northwest of the UK do not use David Lunt to repaire your amp/pedal,I asked him to repair my 1976 2203 and true bypass my wah ,all he did was charge me for power valves I did not need and then not bias my amp and ruin my crybaby.Take care peolpe some techs dont care. Phil.

07-04-2009, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,340	Re: Warning Sorry about that man. What was wrong with your amp?

07-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,886	Re: Warning Sorry to hear about that! If you need a crybaby w/TB or whatever else check the link in my sig for gamopatmods. He does great work and will ship internationally if you can't find someone reliable in the UK. It's better to just order one from him already modded because shipping yours to get modded might be cost prohibitive but contact him and see what he says. __________________ www.ricojronline.com 760-956-6619 Garmopat Pedal Mods "I wouldn't mind hearing your head smash through a glass door. That would be cool..." luekmeyer

07-04-2009, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,340	Re: Warning I have had some bad luck as well. It would be a lot smoother to find a tech who you could be friend and actually be on a mutual respect level with. I have had times that I have thought the places were trying to rip me off but also try to steal shit of mine! Be careful!

07-04-2009, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jae Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 261	Re: Warning Yeah, too bad to hear that man. I've heard of some horror stories with amps messing up. I respect amp techs for what they do, cause I could imagine it's not an easy job, but they still gotta have credibility. I went to an amp tech to get my 1978 JMP repaired for a blown fuse. he fixed it up well and replaced the tubes (after one tube blew as well). Plus he grounded it and replaced the cable and everything. Went well though. I'll still go him, but like the previous post said, it's hard to get a tech who you could become mutual friends with. I guess the amp tech has to kind of keep a fair distance or something like that cause it IS business. I wish I could find someone who could be more on the friend side.

07-05-2009, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
abandonreligion Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 16	Re: Warning Cheers ,I will contact him for a price because all I have is a broken wah and no confidence in the tech anymore.With regard to my amp it was the preamp section nothing to do with the power valves/tubes I sent it to Marshall and all is now well ,I have sent it to Marshall before,when I first got it ,and the service is outstandinding they pick it up from a local music shop and send it back there so transport is not charged.

07-06-2009, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
MartyStrat54 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Formerly Phoenix, now north of KC Posts: 2,583	Re: Warning Finding an above average "tube amp" tech can be a difficult task. I have to take my stuff into downtown KC as that is the location of the music store I do business with. They are a full service store with complete amp and instrument repairs. I've used them several times now. Of course they are Marshall authorized only because they have one tech (out of three) that is a tube amp wizard. These older gentlemen are getting harder and harder to find. It's not like they are teaching vacuum tube theory in college nowadays. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It can be extremely frustrating. I'm glad that at least the amp was repaired. Good luck with your pedal. Marty __________________ MARTY 2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine 1989 Fender Strat Plus USA 2008 Fender Tele USA 2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers. TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends." DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker. Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.

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