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Essex Amp Repairs status update

Good news! Essex Amp Repairs is now operating with amended business hours. Please note however, we are working subject to current Government guidelines. We respectfully ask all customers seeking to make enquiries to do so via email via [email protected]. If … Continue reading

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Essex Amp Repairs Status Update

Good news! Essex Amp Repairs is now operational again. Please note however, that we are operating within restricted hours, and are subject to current Government guidelines. We respectfully ask all customers seeking to make enquiries to do so via email … Continue reading

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Covid-19 Update

Covid-19 update – in response to the current crisis, Essex Amp Repairs will be working limited hours with immediate effect. All work in progress and in the queue, will be completed. However, timescales will, by necessity, be slightly extended. We … Continue reading

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Take care of your cables

Cables are one of those often overlooked items that usually get taken for granted. They can be the cause of intermittant problems and difficult mid-gig failures. Cables don’t last for ever, but there are a few simple ways you can … Continue reading

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Snap, Crackle, & Pop

Crackly control pots can be a nuisance on any amp. You can extend the service life of your pots by using one simple technique. It’s often the case that most control pots end up being set a certain way, and … Continue reading

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Standby!

Here at Essex Amp Repairs, we’re often asked for amplifier modifications. A common request is for a standby switch to fit an amp that doesn’t have one. Fortunately we can offer the ideal solution to this problem. At very modest … Continue reading

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New Gallery Updates!

Hot News: Gallery page updated! There you will find pictures of some of the many interesting items that pass through our workshop. Gallery – Examples of what we do. Enjoy!

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Shake, rattle & fail to roll!

Those of us that find our amps to be a little too heavy for comfort often find that fitting wheels is a helpful way of making things a little easier to move around. However, there is a downside to this … Continue reading

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Testing – is the bench good enough?

Quality is important to everybody. Our customers expect the highest standards of workmanship. Our reputation depends on meeting or exceeding those expectations. It follows then that quality control is of paramount importance. For this reason, at Essex Amp Repairs we … Continue reading

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Loft/Barn finds – handle with care

Here at Essex Amp Repairs & Guitar Services, we often see amps that have been found in various places after a lengthy period of disuse. Lofts, barns,  and garages across the realm seem to yield a surprising amount of hidden … Continue reading

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