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hamfist

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amp techs - southern England ?
« on: January 25, 2008, 07:54:22 AM »
Does anyone know, or can anyone even recommend a good amp tech in southern England. I'm in Southampton, so ideally central southern England.
   I don't need amp tech services at the moment but, being the owner of a tube amp, I obviously will at some point.  I'm happy to travel if the person is really good.
  Any ideas ?

Alan

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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2008, 10:37:12 AM »
I too live in Southampton, and have used this guy a few times: http://www.stevesamps.co.uk

It's about 30 mins drive away, but he's been excellent whenever I've used him in the past, and has even posted me matched pairs of tubes since the last time he biased my Rivera, to save a re-biasing.

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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2008, 06:32:50 PM »
I have also sought the help of Steve at Steve's amps.He will only do what is needed.If you tell him you have had 2 recommendations from members of the BKP forum I am sure he will take care of you.he is in Godalming as you will see from Jordan's link.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2008, 06:38:00 PM »
www.valvetek.org they're based in Middlesex and apparently are quite good

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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2008, 08:50:56 PM »
I have a friend in Guildford who is an amp tech : Jesse Hoff

http://verysquare.com/jessehoff/index.cfm

He needs to update the address since it still shows his old Croydon address
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2008, 12:06:55 AM »
Dennis Cornell is in Southend On Sea, but thats a decent drive from Southampton.

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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2008, 08:38:56 AM »
Really great info. Thanks guys !   :D

Alan

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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2008, 01:35:32 PM »
I've used Steve at Steve's amps before too.  He was really helpful (even talked me out of a few unnecessary more expensive things) - highly recommended.

Mark