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My Laney Lionheart L20H has gone weird on me. All of a sudden everything just became very bassy and crunchy, it almost sounded as if a speaker tore at first but plugging it into my Marshall Greenback cab it still had the same problems.

The amp is new and probably still under warranty but I know if I take advantage of it the shop would probably send the amp to some guy who doesn't really know anything about valve amps or ship it back to the UK and I probably won't see it again in years.

So maybe someone here could have a look at it or knows the guy to send it to who would do a decent job and not charge me an arm and a leg?

(Yes Alan, ? I saw http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/valves-and-good-amp-techs-in-gauteng/ but that list of yours is from 2009, wasn't sure whether it would still be up to date. )
    tubes..?

    have you tried replacing them?

    as to your question, i'm sorry but i can't help.
      The amp is about 6 month's old, granted I've been playing with it a lot and driving it but I don't want to replace the tubes just to learn that that wasn't the problem you know?
        Oh well, you do need backup tubes don't you?

        Why don't you ask (the new) Mr. Valve for an update on the old list?
          I will but then someone still has to have a look it it, make sure it's biased correctly etc.
            Musica instruments gave me the number of a guy in Centurion called Riaan.

            Alan has a guy called Martin Horne on his list.

            Does anyone have any experience with any of these guys?
              Oh, and if one of the guys on Alan't list in Joburg come super highly recommended above the Pta guys i'm willing to take it there.
                3 months later
                UncleGoatLips, who did you end up taking it to? My Bugera just blew up ☹
                  ParadoximA wrote: who did you end up taking it to? My Bugera just blew up ☹
                  well if you willing to make a trip to the muldersdrift area right near the oliver tambo botanical gardens ......... i highly recommend JP le roux as an amp0 tech , he virtually rebuilt a vintage amp for me .which i'm extatic with..........and was relatively cheap and above all did an entire rebuild in 4 days ....... with no comebacks .......... pm for his number if you keen ......... i would say worth the drive
                    Thanks Keira - I see his number is already listed on the forum, if I don't get through on that one I'll PM you.
                      19 days later
                      Just an update - I took the amp to JP le Roux, and he found the fault in no time, repaired it, replaced the blown power tubes and gave the amp a good service. It sounds better than ever, and he had it done in a day. Definitely recommended!
                        ParadoximA wrote: Just an update - I took the amp to JP le Roux, and he found the fault in no time, repaired it, replaced the blown power tubes and gave the amp a good service. It sounds better than ever, and he had it done in a day. Definitely recommended!
                        +10000 JP literally rebuilt my amp in just 4 days and it's never had to go back for any tweaking or fix's since......it gigs a lot and has done studio work and so far it's super reliable .....so yes JP is definitely a highly recommended amp repair dude .........
                          Keira WitherKay wrote:
                          ParadoximA wrote: Just an update - I took the amp to JP le Roux, and he found the fault in no time, repaired it, replaced the blown power tubes and gave the amp a good service. It sounds better than ever, and he had it done in a day. Definitely recommended!
                          +10000 JP literally rebuilt my amp in just 4 days and it's never had to go back for any tweaking or fix's since......it gigs a lot and has done studio work and so far it's super reliable .....so yes JP is definitely a highly recommended amp repair dude .........
                          +1 He also builds his own amps......im getting mine in two weeks! they are amazing! He knows his stuff!!
                            EttieneB wrote:
                            Keira WitherKay wrote:
                            ParadoximA wrote: Just an update - I took the amp to JP le Roux, and he found the fault in no time, repaired it, replaced the blown power tubes and gave the amp a good service. It sounds better than ever, and he had it done in a day. Definitely recommended!
                            +10000 JP literally rebuilt my amp in just 4 days and it's never had to go back for any tweaking or fix's since......it gigs a lot and has done studio work and so far it's super reliable .....so yes JP is definitely a highly recommended amp repair dude .........
                            +1 He also builds his own amps......im getting mine in two weeks! they are amazing! He knows his stuff!!
                            so what is he building for you ???? please share !!!
                              EttieneB wrote: +1 He also builds his own amps......im getting mine in two weeks! they are amazing! He knows his stuff!!
                              I played one of his amps that he was busy putting together (maybe it was yours?), and without a doubt my next amp is gonna be a JP le Roux custom ?

                              Fender clean to Marshall crunch to Soldano distortion... what more could you ask for?
                                Where can I find his contact details? I think I need to have a chat with this master..
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