Seth´s Articles

Fender PA100

Fender PA100

Not seen one of these Fender variations before. basically looks like a Twin Reverb / Bassman 100 Watt, with a reverb unit and 4 basic inputs. This one lead me on a merry dance to start with and for ...

Abbey Road Recording Studios

Abbey Road Recording Studios

Abbey Road Recording Studios We have all seen the famous photo of the Beatles walking across the zebra crossing toward Abbey Road Studios. Where did that all begin I hear you frantically ask.In the ...

Elenos SF500 Transmitter

Elenos SF500 Transmitter

A good indication as to the build quality and a sign of overall thoughtful design, is how easily something can be dismantled and serviced and how easy it is to put together after. This Italian ...

Quad 33 / 303

Quad 33 / 303

Well that was a surprise. A nice afternoon I thought, quick check over, even with the blindfold on....Oh no...A Quad 33-303 came in with the owner saying there were a couple of faults. One easy, ...

Marconi TF2300B

Marconi TF2300B

Nothing like having to fix your own test gear? Had to dig out the old Marconi Modulation Meter the other day. Been sat doing nout for ages. The FM section needed a good clean worked all OK, have for ...

PCS transmitter

PCS transmitter

Been setting up a few of these as of late. I have to say that I have been a little disappointed in the set up of these units. From a hardware point of view, given the cost and the fact they are aimed ...

Zeck PTV2200

Zeck PTV2200

Zeck PTV2200 September 2022 update!This one lead me on a merry dance and three quarters. May save you time.Came in several years ago for all the usual faulty bits to repair. They are not too bad to ...

Old Sony STR 333L

Old Sony STR 333L

This 1970s tuner amp came in Sony STR333L. Owner wanted it brought back to life. Had a twiddle with the tuner knob (amplifier's not the owner) and realised that the dial cord was broken. God I hate ...

Ultra model 66 1935

Ultra model 66 1935

This little old lady came in from a local auction company. Must have been brought over to Spain many years ago! Too original and in general good condition not to bring back to life. Goes without ...

Ampeg Power amp

Ampeg Power amp

This big brute of an amplifier came in from a local guitarist. Sounding very distorted, a quick scope checked should one half of the output stage not working. Thankfully, the output transformer was ...

Pye Black Box

Pye Black Box

Not seen one of these for ages, the a customer brings in two. I never really got to the bottom of how many variations on the black box amplifier there were. Different controls, different valve line ...

Musicson

Musicson

Get a lot of old PA and group amplifiers in. Some, like this one have been round the block a few times. This is a Spanish built amp. probably going back to the late 70s early 80s. Straight forward ...

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