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We are proud to announce that Essex Amp Repairs has been appointed as a Loud Technologies authorised service centre. Loud Technologies brands include Ampeg, Alvarez, Blackheart, Crate, EAW, Mackie, Martin Audio & Tapco.  

Here at Essex Amp Repairs, we specialise in bespoke amplifier modifications. With our expertise, we can help you get that bit extra from your amp. Some of the mods we can offer are: Variable power control Tone stack optimisation Effects … Continue reading →

Checkout our latest gallery updates. Lots for the Marshall enthusiasts in this update. Enjoy!

We often find that the humble cable is the most overlooked item in many peoples inventory. While guitars, amplifiers, mixers, etc are usually well cared for, cables generally get a pretty rough ride. Damaged cables create a lot of problems, … Continue reading →

Recent conversations with our customers have demonstrated that some confusion exists about what differentiates a “valve” from a “tube”. The Essex Amp Repairs team will now attempt to shed light on things… The terms “valve” and “tube” have their origins … Continue reading →

“What’s the best amp in the world?” That’s a question we often get asked here at Essex Amp Repairs. There is of course no real answer to that question. With many different types of amps available to cater for all … Continue reading →

We are often asked which fuses should be used for various amplifier types. It is important to fit the correct fuse to your amp. Fitting the wrong current rating or type of fuse will put the amp at risk of … Continue reading →

Today has been great. Nice weather and some great jobs to do, including a nice Strat set up which involved fitting a really neat versatility mod. Fancy a Strat that can also emulate a Tele? No problem, we can do … Continue reading →

With the trend for using lower power amplifiers for guitar these days, we are often asked about ways of taming big valve (tube) amps. At Essex Amp Repairs, we offer a number of options for those wishing to reduce the … Continue reading →

Damp storage is one of the biggest enemies an amp can face. Keeping amps in garages, sheds, vans etc really is bad news for the internal components. Reliability suffers greatly as component leads, valve bases, pots and jack sockets corrode. … Continue reading →