Competent MM Tube Amp repair in Nor Cal??

rumblethump · #1 08-04-2011, 01:59 PM

I need to find a MM tube amp guru in Northern California. My last experience with this has got me gun shy. Can anyone recommend someone? Skip's has been eliminated. TIA

dhsierra1 · #2 08-04-2011, 02:00 PM

King Amplifiers in San Jose/Los Gatos, highly recommended

rumblethump · #3 08-06-2011, 12:03 PM

I found someone in Modesto thanks to souljourn. I will check back in after its repaired. Thanks to all for the suggestions.

**B-string** · #4 08-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumblethump

I found someone in Modesto thanks to souljourn. I will check back in after its repaired. Thanks to all for the suggestions.

If it works out well add the contact to "good amp techs" in the stickies (faq).

deepdown · #5 08-07-2011, 05:55 PM

Gary Brawer in San francisco.

rumblethump · #6 08-27-2011, 03:31 PM

After a suggestion by fellow Souljourn I took my MM HD 130amp to Tony Imbesi. Tony worked for MM in the 70's He kept informed every step by email and fixed the amp perfectly. 4 new matched Ruby EL34s tubes, 2 transistors and op amp in the preamp and she sounds awesome. Gigging tonight with 4x12s

His rates are very fair and works on any amp, not just tube amps. Also does complete setups on guitars and basses. I give him 5 stars.

Here's a link to his website-
Imbesi Guitar And Amp Repair - Modesto, CA (California) | (209) 596-9478