stefBclef Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Good Morning I have a Laney 120watt combo that needs some attention. I think the volume pot will need changing, and one of the input jacks doesn't work (the active one). You can read more on the symptoms here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177818-crackly-volume-pots-on-a-120w-combo-how-to-fix/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177818-crackly-volume-pots-on-a-120w-combo-how-to-fix/page__fromsearch__1[/url] I would like to take it to someone who knows what they are doing for a full service and my local music shop quoted me "a fraction over £50". I was hoping to pay more like £20-£25. Does this sound reasonable? Can anybody recommend someone in the North London area (Stoke Newington is where the amp is located at the mo) to go to? Otherwise I may just have to dust off the soldering iron and get into it myself. Which could end well. Or is could end badly. Many thanks Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I think the local PC world might have one, but they're called "Knowhow" or something like that these days anyway only joking. I don't think you would be able to get both jobs done in the big smoke for that kind of money. If you want something done right as they say, do it yourself. But make sure you keep away from any capacitors. That sh*t is dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1340187144' post='1700525'] I think the local PC world might have one, but they're called "Knowhow" or something like that these days anyway only joking. I don't think you would be able to get both jobs done in the big smoke for that kind of money. If you want something done right as they say, do it yourself. But make sure you keep away from any capacitors. That sh*t is dangerous. [/quote] Ok, maybe I should have used the word "tech" rather than "tech guy"...people are always talking about "took it to my trusted tech" etc! Anyway, yes I would like to open it up and get to know a bit about these things myself. The problem is that the amp is where I rehearse, rather than where I live, so whenever I am there we are practising and I don't really want to take the amp apart during these sessions as it does work at the mo sufficiently for rehearsal. Well if anyone can recommend an amp tech in North London, I will get a quote from them and if not I will see what I can do myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I've spoken with one or two recommended amp repair specialists local to London (Surrey and NE London). Around £50.00 seems to be the going rate for assessment. If they repair the amp, the £50 assessment free is taken off the total cost. Good luck whatever you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstreet Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I can recommend this guy - did a nice job on my Crate last year [url="http://www.mphguitars.co.uk/contact.html"]http://www.mphguitars.co.uk/contact.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks for the advice chaps. Yes, it looks like £50 is indeed the going rate around here. Seeing as I only paid £30 for the combo I think i'll use this oppurtunity to teach myself a bit about amp maintenance and have a go! Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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