Good amp tech in Greater Vancouver

JoePops22 · May 22nd, 2007, 04:45 PM

My amp tech in Langley, BC Canada (Mike @ Act 1) has changed careers so I am without an amp tech in my immediate area.

I'm looking for any suggestions for an amp tech in the Greater Vancouver area, from Vancouver out to Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley.

Can any fellow Canuckle heads help out ?

Cam · May 22nd, 2007, 05:51 PM

....maybe try posting or surfing at
http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/index.php
about this and you might get an answer (Unless you already have posted there, I didn't look)

GoldieLocks · May 22nd, 2007, 05:53 PM

There's a few guys out here that do amp work. Kinda depends what kind of amp it is. Simon Jarrett from Kingsley amps lives in Maple Ridge. Toews Music in Abbotsford has a guy named Jack that does my amps for me. There's a guy in Vancouver that does stuff for Long & Mcquade (Mr. Lee or something). Not sure if Fast Eddie is still doin' stuff in maple Ridge?

Good luck!

JoePops22 · May 22nd, 2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldieLocks

There's a few guys out here that do amp work. Kinda depends what kind of amp it is. Simon Jarrett from Kingsley amps lives in Maple Ridge. Toews Music in Abbotsford has a guy named Jack that does my amps for me. There's a guy in Vancouver that does stuff for Long & Mcquade (Mr. Lee or something). Not sure if Fast Eddie is still doin' stuff in maple Ridge?

Good luck!

Do you think the "Jack" from Toews Music in Abby is the "Jack Smith" that Act 1 recommended to me. All I was told that he worked in Abbotsford.

I have a Fender SF Princeton that needs some minor work (Stokes mod, cap check).

DavidP · May 23rd, 2007, 12:23 AM

both in Vancouver but I'd rather do this by PM.

JoePops22 · May 23rd, 2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidP

both in Vancouver but I'd rather do this by PM.

Please send me the names via PM whenever you get a chance.

Thanks !

GoldieLocks · May 23rd, 2007, 08:16 PM

His name is Jack Ellis in Abbotsford. doesn't work for any other stores far as I know. Mostly does Church organs & stuff.

Shepherd · January 25th, 2008, 05:29 AM

I also recommend Simon. Does great work.

jjz28 · January 25th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Contact Barry Ewart(Google) in Vancouver. He's a guitar tech, but I'm sure he knows some good amp techs. Also, "Not Just Another Music Shop", Vancouver. They specialize in vintage amps for sale and rental for recording sessions. Most of the real vintage stuff is not for sale, only for recording rental. I'm sure they have some good contacts. I'm passing these along as they are both in the downtown area.

casterway · February 25th, 2008, 12:29 AM

Steve Findley in Surrey is a fantastic guitar tech, and if he doesn't do amps, I'm sure he would know someone that does. L&M on 104th will have his number.

fakeplastic · February 25th, 2008, 12:50 AM

Mr. Ho at Ho's electronics is your man, the guy is a genius. His prices are reasonable and work is top-notch.

casterway · February 26th, 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fakeplastic

Mr. Ho at Ho's electronics is your man, the guy is a genius. His prices are reasonable and work is top-notch.

Yeah, that's the other name I couldn't think of. He does work for L&M, and was on Kingsway ave., around Tyne, in Vancouver.

May 22nd, 2007, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoePops22 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, British Columbia CANADA Age: 52 Posts: 91	Good amp tech in Greater Vancouver My amp tech in Langley, BC Canada (Mike @ Act 1) has changed careers so I am without an amp tech in my immediate area. I'm looking for any suggestions for an amp tech in the Greater Vancouver area, from Vancouver out to Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley. Can any fellow Canuckle heads help out ? __________________ The OT, the "old timer"

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Cam Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 891 7 Photos	I don't know but.... ....maybe try posting or surfing at http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/index.php about this and you might get an answer (Unless you already have posted there, I didn't look) __________________ Relic Schmelic! Play the darn thing! Wipe it down after and put it in it's case!

May 22nd, 2007, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
GoldieLocks Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Posts: 823	amp techs? There's a few guys out here that do amp work. Kinda depends what kind of amp it is. Simon Jarrett from Kingsley amps lives in Maple Ridge. Toews Music in Abbotsford has a guy named Jack that does my amps for me. There's a guy in Vancouver that does stuff for Long & Mcquade (Mr. Lee or something). Not sure if Fast Eddie is still doin' stuff in maple Ridge? Good luck! __________________ "How little I know inspires me tremendously! I'm a huge fan of other people's playing." Bonnie Raitt

May 23rd, 2007, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
DavidP Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 521	I know a couple... both in Vancouver but I'd rather do this by PM. __________________ barely in tune and teetering on the brink of oblivion...

May 23rd, 2007, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
GoldieLocks Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Posts: 823	repair guy His name is Jack Ellis in Abbotsford. doesn't work for any other stores far as I know. Mostly does Church organs & stuff. __________________ "How little I know inspires me tremendously! I'm a huge fan of other people's playing." Bonnie Raitt

January 25th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shepherd Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Ridge, Canada Posts: 189	I also recommend Simon. Does great work.

January 25th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
jjz28 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ecum Secum Posts: 318 16 Photos	Contact Barry Ewart(Google) in Vancouver. He's a guitar tech, but I'm sure he knows some good amp techs. Also, "Not Just Another Music Shop", Vancouver. They specialize in vintage amps for sale and rental for recording sessions. Most of the real vintage stuff is not for sale, only for recording rental. I'm sure they have some good contacts. I'm passing these along as they are both in the downtown area.

February 25th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,676	Steve Findley in Surrey is a fantastic guitar tech, and if he doesn't do amps, I'm sure he would know someone that does. L&M on 104th will have his number. __________________ There's nothing wrong with a proper repair... "I don't scratch no guitars." John Lee Hooker, when asked to carve his signature into an old acoustic.

February 25th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
fakeplastic TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: teleland Posts: 69	Mr. Ho at Ho's electronics is your man, the guy is a genius. His prices are reasonable and work is top-notch.