Amp Repair talk

shedshrine · Post by **shedshrine** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 2:15 pm

"Roy Blakenship,a legend in guitar amplifier repair, design and manufacturing, takes us through the steps of repairing different kinds of antique, classic and contemporary tube amplifiers. Roy has a distinct emphasis on diagnosis and demodification, thus returning the amplifiers back to factory specs, that sets him apart from most tech and repair people."

RoyMatthews · Post by **RoyMatthews** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:50 pm

Thanks for this. I could watch something like this all day.

If I could do it all again I'd definitely pay more attention to the electrical and electronic side of things. And not just because Blankenship mentioned charging $500 for that amp repair.

Snarl 12/8 · Post by **Snarl 12/8** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:11 pm

He was kidding about the $500.

RoyMatthews · Post by **RoyMatthews** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:35 am

Snarl 12/8 wrote:He was kidding about the $500.

I know. I just didn't want anyone to think that was my motivation. Still, a good tech makes good money as they should.

Jim Williams · Post by **Jim Williams** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:18 am

I first heard this phrase back in the mid 1970's:

"Plenty of mixers, not enough fixers". Around then I saw that sci-fi movie when thay asked:

"why do you keep the old guy around?"

"because he knows how to fix the MACHINES!"

germaniac · Post by **germaniac** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:03 am

Interesting video, thanks for posting.

At the moment, two of my amps are with Roy, both Mesa SOBs. The problems are minor, probably power tubes/biasing. He's worked on both amps in the past, and has always done a great job for a reasonable price.

Roy's a good guy--super smart, great sense of humor, very conscientious. I do worry a bit about his health lately. He had a pretty severe case of sciatica as of about two weeks ago, but hopefully that's better now.

Looking forward to getting my amps back soon. . . .

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