Victory amplification, Countess V30 Mk2Have a soft spot for these amps. Given I am a repair agent for Victory, it’s a good thing. This little girl came in suffering with no output. Powering it up and ...
This elderly keyboard came in, she’s dating around late ‘70s. Owner said it was “just the power switch”. Whenever I hear things like this, you cannot help by replying, yeah right. Of course I was ...
Amplitec VHF Linear amplifier UG 2-30/350This is a well built nice linear amplifier. Basic design and enough space to be able to work on it internally.The original fault was very low output. With an ...
Blackstar HT-Dual valve distortion pedalHow can one little pedal have so may faults?This came in with a faulty power adaptor. A 16V AC plug top. Replacing this seemed to get things up and running. ...
Behringer NX6000I keep telling myself not to take on these CLASS D amplifiers. But, what happens? These things can be very unforgiving and a bottomless pit for eating new components.This one came in ...
Kenwood TS-770 VHF-UHF transceiverA friend and radio ham brought this nice little transceiver into the play pen complaining of a faulty knob. The transceiver that is.Well made, dating back to the ...
I have to admit to never seeing one of these amplifiers before. What a silly name SplawnWhen it was first heaved in to the shop, I thought it was a Marshall. Customer said it lit up but no sound. Big ...
WW2 – The Wireless set no. 10!Looking at the D-day commemorations got me thinking about communications during that period. A fascination of mine. So, here we go.One of the main issues during WW2 was ...
Warner FMT 5.0The 150 Watt transmitter came in today with a report that it was overheating after being on for a short while. Not familiar with this transmitter, so off with it’s lid to see what was ...
Inter TV-356B hybrid black and White TV I came across this rather stylish early ‘70s TV being sold locally for 20€. Did I want another vintage TV? I am told not.A Spanish made set by Inter. Looking ...
Hammond OrganHave a client who has a number of vintage musical instruments and amplifiers. Nobody else in the area will touch any of this stuff and you can understand why. Whenever I hear “Oh you ...
Music Man 100BThis came into the shop today and at first I didn’t pay much attention, thinking it was a Fender. But upon sitting down with it for a chat, realized it was a 100B Music Man. Sort of ...
