markbuchanan
I think Marshall Music should be removed from this list as far as Tube amp repairs are concerned.
I Recently had my Fender Bassman top with Marshall Music Cape Town for 5 and a half months, only to recieve the amp back with the output transformer in a plastic bag. After the transformer had been handed from technician to technician I was told it was not working and needed to be rewound and this was the main problem. Dissapointed and heartsore I took the amp home. My father suggested I take it to a guy he knows in Bloemfontein a guy by the name of Mark Wilson. Mark had the amp for 2 days and had it working. He fitted the transformer back and replaced the capacitors that where faulty.
Turns out there was nothing wrong with the transformer. 2 days, Mark sent me pics as well as a detailed work list of what he had done. The knowlege and passion Mark has for valve amps really made me excited all over again. There really aren't any good efficient and competent valve amp techs in SA.
Mark is an American chap, very qualified and really passionate about what he does.
I have heard conflicting stories about every valve amp guy in South Africa from all my guitar buddies.
I have been playing valve amps for 27 years, Fender bassman blackface, silverface, marshall bluesbreaker, marshall plexi top 50watt( stolen from my car after gig, car stolen too...) and I have fiddled on amps and with all my gear.
Mark Wilson has built a few clones and I am fortunate to have played and am to be the proud owner of the 5c5 Fender Pro Tweed 1954 clone...What a lovely tone, very much like my fender bassman, just breaks up a littl earlier and something sweeter in the middle top range..very nice on the single coil strat i have.
Anyway after all the guys that have fiddle on my amps, and all the dissapointments and technical stories that dont add upto my fairly techncal and very practical mind, I will be tracking all my amps to Bloemfontein to Mark Wilson's den of tubes and vintage valve magic.
My amps come back working and sounding better than ever. This guy has the best advise, save money where possible, he even threw in a tube or 2.and only American or British, no Made in Russia or China stuff.
Mark Wilson's contact no:083 2981 704
AlanRatcliffe
Added Jeremy Busby to Cape Town. Highly recommended. Works at Bothner's Plumstead, but repairs valve amps in his spare time.
LooneyAtTheGate
Great info here!
Who would one recommend for solid-state combo amp repairs in CT Southern Suburbs?
AlanRatcliffe
Julian Emdon (LooneyAtTheGate) wrote:
Great info here!
Who would one recommend for solid-state combo amp repairs in CT Southern Suburbs?
Actually Bothner's have a pretty good workshop for S/S (they have to have to keep the Roland agency). There are some things they won't work on though (thanks to issues getting propriety spares from some distributors). In the latter case speak to Bernie at Proteknik in the Werdmuller centre (upstairs from where Bothner's used to be). Come to think of it, I'm not sure if they are still there, so you'd best check before you go...
LooneyAtTheGate
Yes Proteknik are amazing! He fixes pedals too, very cheap and quickly.
I have a vague memomy of getting an sms that they've moved, but i fear I may have deleted it ☹
Did anyone else get it?
Mannemarak
add the following oke to the list also, he is based in Nelspruit, did a fine job on my Supro amp and he also does his own amps
Colin Woodward 082 990 2211 www.valvetone.co.za
AlanRatcliffe
Julian Emdon (LooneyAtTheGate) wrote:
I have a vague memomy of getting an sms that they've moved, but i fear I may have deleted it ☹
Brookside Office Park, 11 Landsdowne Road, Claremont. Tel (021) 674 1126.
info@proteknik.co.za
LooneyAtTheGate
Thanks!!! ? ?
ratrap
Alan Ratcliffe wrote:
Julian Emdon (LooneyAtTheGate) wrote:
I have a vague memomy of getting an sms that they've moved, but i fear I may have deleted it ☹
Brookside Office Park, 11 Landsdowne Road, Claremont. Tel (021) 674 1126.
info@proteknik.co.za
Just phoned and asked for Bernie but the lady told me he passed away some time ago. ?
They are still operating though.
warrenpridgeon
Most of the more "commercial" music shops (Music Connection, marhsall music etc) don't have proper techs on site... they send stuff away to get fixed.
J.P Le Roux (082 560 7257) Johannesburg area, service, repairs and modification
Did a rocking job at fixing my intermittent problem on my DSL 401 when I was getting to the point of wanting to ditch it and get something else... but I couldn't bring myself to sell the thing knowing something was wrong with it... so I fixed it with the intention of selling... but I am keeping it!!!
throwfirewoodatme
JP is a wizard. I had him do some proprietary mods on my blues junior. Mind blowing stuff.
Garth-S
I've had great experiences with Dave Long in Durban, Tel: 083 236 6563. What a great guy!
Lethe
warrenpridgeon wrote:
Most of the more "commercial" music shops (Music Connection, marhsall music etc) don't have proper techs on site... they send stuff away to get fixed.
J.P Le Roux (082 560 7257) Johannesburg area, service, repairs and modification
Did a rocking job at fixing my intermittent problem on my DSL 401 when I was getting to the point of wanting to ditch it and get something else... but I couldn't bring myself to sell the thing knowing something was wrong with it... so I fixed it with the intention of selling... but I am keeping it!!!
+1 JP is fantastic with his work.
refuogee
+1 on JP, he services my plexis and is a fountain of knowledge and advice. I want him to build me a Fender Deluxe clone at some point ?
Nicholas-L
Any other people you guys can think of that should go on the list? Company names, people, numbers and areas?
Nicholas-L
Is there a way we can add all the people named after the first post and add them to the lists?
I want to add myself to that list now, but can't seem to edit the first post.
Nicholas Loock
nicholasloock@gmail.com
Cape Town
Thanks
AlanRatcliffe
After a certain number of days, only a mod or admin can edit a post.
Compile the info and I'll add it for you.
AlanRatcliffe
Updated to latest list from Nicholas L.
Banditman
Lethe wrote:
warrenpridgeon wrote:
Most of the more "commercial" music shops (Music Connection, marhsall music etc) don't have proper techs on site... they send stuff away to get fixed.
J.P Le Roux (082 560 7257) Johannesburg area, service, repairs and modification
Did a rocking job at fixing my intermittent problem on my DSL 401 when I was getting to the point of wanting to ditch it and get something else... but I couldn't bring myself to sell the thing knowing something was wrong with it... so I fixed it with the intention of selling... but I am keeping it!!!
I couldn't agree with you guys more. He's the only one I send my DSL401 to as well, and it's worth the schlepp in shipping from East London.
+1 JP is fantastic with his work.
beardedmoose
If your in Cape Town and looking for a way decent amp tech... this kid has worked on a few of my amps and ive played on one or two of his custom builds. Fully qualified electric engineer and he really has some chops working on these things.
His name is Nicholas and lives quite central to town and the northern Subs.
