Guitar Amplifier Repair in Newark (Nottingham)

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Keld Ampworks is a guitar amplifier repair service repairing audio electronic equipment in Newark (near Nottingham). I provide a fast and friendly service that is competitively priced. Please have a look around, I’ve repaired amplifiers by all of the main manufacturers (Fender, Marshall, Vox, Peavey, Laney, Mesa Boogie) and kept my customers’ boutique and unusual designs (Cornford, Carvin, Dr Z) in top condition.

Most of the amps that I fix are valve amplifier repairs, but I do see plenty of solid state amplifiers too. I’m happy to work on modern amplifiers like Line 6 and Hughes and Kettner, but equally comfortable restoring vintage amps. Besides guitar amps, I also repair bass amps, keyboard amps and guitar/bass wiring. At this time (Autumn 2020) I’m not available for work on PA equipment, DJ, speakers, HiFi or Keyboards.

I’m pleased to say that I’ve had many happy customers – if you’d like to check out some reviews of my service, please visit the feedback page (pun intended!). If your beloved guitar amplifier or bass amplifier is in need of repair, servicing, upgrading or modifying, then please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

My History in Guitar Amp Repair

Keld Ampworks Guitar amp repair was established in 2010 and moved to Newark (Nottingham) in 2012. Before Keld I studied with the Maughan Amplifier Company, a well-respected guitar amplifier repair and manufacturer in the North of England. I gained extensive experience of amp servicing in this position and during my time doing repairs and sales for Gear4Music. Although guitar amps are relatively simple, when repairing gear it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical as well as the practical and for this reason I completed a Masters in Electronic Engineering from the University of York.

As well as the repair and design of guitar and bass amplifiers, I currently work as a development engineer designing amplifiers for a world-leading audio engineering company. As an active musician, playing in a range of different bands, I really do understand how crucial it is to have your gear in top condition!

Recent Amp Repairs

Here’s the work I’ve been doing recently:

ENGL amp repair – Screamer 50

I don't get many ENGL amp repair, so I was a bit annoyed with myself for not photographing this one. Read more

LabGruppen repair – LAB1200C

This LabGruppen repair was actually for me! As is often the case with people in this trade, I never quite Read more

JHS pedal repair – Sweet Tea V2

This is a JHS pedal repair for a good friend and guitarist who now works in London. It's a two Read more

Blackstar HT100 repair

This Blackstar HT100 repair was completed for the co owner of an exciting new Grantham based venture 'Melody Music Rooms' Read more

Fender Hod Rod Deluxe Repair

Because the Hot Rod Deluxe is the world's most popular valve amp [citation needed], I get a Hot Rod Deluxe Read more

Peavey Classic 30 repair –

This Peavey Classic 30 repair was a bit of a nightmare! It arrived with a fairly basic problem - the Read more

Polytone Minibrute Repair (Minibrute III repair)

This Polytone Minibrute Repair came in from a Lincoln customer with an obnoxious hum problem. This unit is probably form Read more

AMI Jukebox repair – 1958 AMI 200 Jukebox

Another first for Keld Ampworks - the first AMI Jukebox repair. I've turned down jukebox repairs in the past because Read more

Why are valve amps louder than solid state amps?

Actually, let's start with a slightly different question... Are valve amps louder than solid state amps? Yes, valve amps often Read more

Line 6 DT25 repair

Sadly I'm sharing the story of a line 6 DT25 repair nightmare. The amp was blowing fuses. This was a Read more

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Jimmy E Moorby Guitar Lessons

2023-09-06T15:09:03+0000

Professional amp repair. Rowan is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks

Liam Clark

2023-03-26T23:19:46+0000

I can't thank Rowan enough for his amazing work on my JVM. same day service and repair in time for my gig that night... and the one the following night . cranked it both nights and was as good as new. such a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service! I really appreciate your help Rowan! 🙏🎸read more

Jon Garner

2022-09-13T12:49:27+0000

I took my old Laney LC-30 amp to Rowan when it started to develop pops and crackles and became over noisy. Rowan... performed a full service, replaced the valves and a few other components, returning the amp to full working order. Throughout the process Rowan kept me up to date with progress. Very easy to deal with. Excellent service. Thanks again Rowan 👍read more

Matt Chapman

2022-07-30T18:37:00+0000

Been a long time, but remembered to do a review while recommending Keld to someone. Rowan added an effects loop to my... Orange Bass Butler pedal. Several months later I’m still in love with his work. Great communication, very fair Pricing, comprehensive discussions as to precisely what I wanted and updated along the way. Exactly what you want. Cannot recommend highly enough.read more

Chris Gilgan

2022-04-13T11:01:45+0000

Very happy with repairs and a small modification performed to a vintage fuzz unit. Will absolutely return in future for... further work!read more

Sarah J Sharp

2022-04-04T18:19:09+0000

I have a very happy son, following Marshall AMP repair. Fantastic service from Rowan, including videos demonstrating... his findings, clear costings to repair, and follow up videos once fixed. All round extremely knowledgeable and helpful top chap, thank you!read more

Chris Harwood

2021-09-11T14:31:55+0000

My main gigging amp was dead on the clean channels. I’d replaced the pre-amp valves myself and thought it had been... cured as I tested it at home…..but as soon as it was called on to perform live again….nothing. I run a guitar repairs workshop myself and have known of Rowan for a long while and referred anyone needing their amp fixing to Keld, but this was the first time I’d taken an amp to him. He kept me in the loop at all times, even providing me with a helpful video of his findings, which was great. Tried the amp at rehearsals the other night and it’s the monster it always used to be once again! I will continue to refer my amp enquiries his way as he’s a obviously a master of his craft. Top marks from me, thanks Rowan!read more

Lorne Smyth

2021-06-23T17:55:56+0000

I sent an old and well loved pedal to Keld and the repair work was fantastic. Great communication, great price and done... swiftly. Heartily recommended.read more

Malcolm French

2021-04-08T17:47:48+0000

Rowan made the Hex Splitter for me recently and it is perfect for the job. Great build and communication! This guy is... the best ! Mal French www.reverbnation.com/monkeybusinessbandliverpoolread more

Ian Storr

2021-02-13T09:35:31+0000

Rowan helped me out with my Blackstar HT Club 40 - really knows his stuff and is always happy to advise. Would... definitely recommend to anyone! Thanks Rowan :)read more

Christopher Tompson

2020-11-09T16:42:31+0000

Brilliant job and customer service will definitely Do business again

Mark Crossley

2020-08-28T16:37:06+0000

Highly recommended... We were unsure of the original fault on guitar amp but received a fantastic service. After an... initial assessment we had lots of communication followed by new part, fast fix and great service.read more

Adaam Schoofield

2020-05-26T12:16:14+0000

Rowan fixed my son's Snare drum for his electric kit - very happy with the job and service, highly recommended

Keith Dixon

2020-02-28T20:07:15+0000

Would just like to say Keld ampworks did a cracking job fixing my ampeg bass amplifier they sorted the issue out and it... now sounds great.... I also had a problem with my 1978 fender precision bass one of the pickups needed rewiring Keld fixed this problem and it now sounds great... I would have no problem recommending Keld if you have a amplifier or guitar issue give them a callread more

Wilfie Wells

2020-02-25T18:11:58+0000

I took my Fender Blues Jr into Rowan with a couple of blown tunes, he fixed it up, added a bias pot and did some other... magical amp tech things that I just don’t understand and now it sounds better than ever! Really fast turn around time, great work and doesn’t break the bank!read more

Robbie Stewart-Mathews

2020-02-09T07:48:04+0000

I had a problem with my PJB Roadcase and discovered Keld was quite local to me. Rowan managed a quick turn round for... me, keeping me in the loop as to what he was doing. He also provided a full service report and PAT test. I was able to proceed to my next gig without the aid of a back-up rig. Rowan is a really nice guy and I will definitely go back to him for any future work.read more

Steve Bee

2019-11-12T16:44:23+0000

Rowan certainly knows his onions. Sent regular update reports and videos of progress. All in all, very pleased.

Haddon Smithers Smith

2019-10-30T15:47:48+0000

Rowan did a great job of fixing various ailments with 25 year old Marshall Valvestate 8080 . As it isnt a valuable amp... it would have been very easy to write it off as an uneconomic repair . Rowan listened to my list of symptoms , proposed a rough guide to the costs of repair before working on it and said he would check before doing any additional work if required so as not to go into too much cost . Amp is now back to 100 % health PAT Tested and ready for another 25 years of service . Excellent friendly service from someone who you can have total confidence in . I have another dodgy amp working its way to him soon and look forward to seeing his specialist knowledge at work again .10 out of 10 with all the bells and whistles !read more

Simon Chaddie Chadwick

2019-07-07T10:38:00+0000

Can’t recommend Keld Ampworks enough had two items repaired by Rowan Awesome guy and very knowledgeable

Anthony Cook

2019-07-06T08:03:10+0000

Top Tec! Only amp repair service that fixed my boogie mkiii

Den Tietze

2019-06-02T11:30:43+0000

Had my Blackstar S1 100W serviced and speaker sockets repaired. Rowan is a great guy, very helpful and... knowledgeable. Very reasonable pricing for a great job done by a great guy. I STRONGLY recommend you give Keld Ampworks a call first before going elsewhere. The amp sounds fantastic. Thank you Rowan Diskin 🤘👍👍😉🤘read more

Steve Rickell

2019-03-19T09:18:52+0000

Very amiable and efficient. Quick turn round on my Fender DeVille. Would definately use again.

Andy Akers

2019-03-07T20:23:45+0000

Rowan has repaired connection issues on two of my electric guitars. He quickly diagnosed the problem and he’s very... knowledgeable and efficient. He’s also repaired one of our band’s monitors. He’s always willing to help and I often recommend him to othersread more

Carl Abram

2019-02-07T16:18:33+0000

Fast, friendly and efficient, what more can I say. By the way this man can do minor miracles with old amps!

Phil Ayling

2018-11-03T12:51:47+0000

Reasonable price and friendly efficient service.

Dave Greep

20:30 17 Nov 16

Rowan repaired my vintage HH combo amp quickly, efficiently and at a great price! Fantastic service.

Stuart Tatton

05:33 20 Sep 16

Rowan did a fantastic job on my jcm 800. Sounds brilliant, and was repaired very quickly for a great price. Will definitely be back in the future.

Graham Farquhar

11:10 02 May 16

Rowan did a great job sorting out a powered speaker for me. Took some time for him to sort compatible spares but unit now working great. Very professional. Always nice to deal with a fellow muso.

Toby Stokes

09:09 27 Jul 15

I approached Keld about a fault with my much-loved Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer. The fault was found promptly and remedied with good advice given about how to avoid such issues in future.