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Isaac
My amp‘s regulator has gone bad. Does anyone have any recommendations for a tech in the Fairfax, Alexandria, Springfield area or thereabouts? Thanks.
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Looking for tube amp repair in northern VA
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grillebilly
Empty Head
There's a place on Port Royal Road right off Braddock that does tube amp work. Never used them. The guy I was using passed away, he worked at Vu's in Tysons. Might give them a call.
The name of that place was Music Technology, however they closed the doors in late 2023. I used them in the past and was pleased. If you do a google search, Soundwaves Vintage Audio repair comes up in Centerville, Va. The point of contact (Corey) was the solid state guy at Music Technology. Unsure if he works on tube gear, however he might know of someone in the area that can assist. Good luck.
isaacc7@cox.
Isaac
Music Technology was the first place I thought of since I had used them 20 years ago. Was sad to hear I just missed them. Deja Vu does repairs and they are kind of near me. Might give Vu a call although I’m going to be embarrassed since I had an amp built for me instead of getting it from him lol.
Thanks for the leads here and in PMs!
Thanks for the leads here and in PMs!
gkargreen33
Member
Hi, I used to work at Music Tech with Bill, and I still restore and fix amps, if interested.
fxer1982
Well-Known Member
i check out placing an add into craight list for a tube amp tech call meet look at test equipment describe whats going on maybe even bring the amp. never leave amp without paper work with 1. estimate after testing he will call you with price. 2. talk about how much time to finish. 3. weather the original circuit shall be changed or not. good luck i found one just 10 miles from my house and did me right.
isaacc7@cox.
Isaac
I went with Bruce Wenger. http://bwstube.com/
He knows his stuff. No BS, he tells it to you straight.
He knows his stuff. No BS, he tells it to you straight.
gkargreen33
Member
Do
don't know Bruce, is he local? His web page looks quite interesting!
Bruce is in Arlington, old friend of mine. I'm glad isaac7 had a good experience. He makes really amazing custom equipment, but he's also great with repairs.
gkargreen33
Member
Nice, love Arlington, was born there and I go to Westover at least once a month to Ayers and The Italian Store, would be cool to me him and talk shop! Also love Falls Church, lived there in my first house and I go there to CD Cellar, the State, and Super Chicken, yum!
who is this?
gkargreen33
Member
Randy, who is this?
Randy,
I am in the Northern Virginia area as well - I think the question here is where are you located along with a contact email in case we have any tube gear that we would like repaired/updated.
Thanks in advance
Jeff
gkargreen33
Member
Hi Jeff, I am in Fairfax, across from GMU. I thought this may be Tim or someone I knew from Music Tech. Loved working there with the gang, and learned a lot from Bill, so soryy to hear of his passing. My email is rwarre10@ gmu.edu. The webpage that Bruce has is quite interesting, and he lives in one of my fav areas in DC metro.
ceylon
ceylon.
randy, i cant find you on the website. when where u there? what was your position, @gkargreen33 ?
RIP bill thalmann
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coreyholland
New Member
hey,who is this(im Corey)
gkargreen33
Member
Hey Corey, how are you doing? This is Randy. I heard Bill passed away earlier this year, sorry to hear about that. What are you doing these days? I'm still over at GMU working in the Bioengineering dept. teaching introductory electronics to our students. Let's get together sometime!
