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:

Yamaha THR Repair
I thought I ought to document this Yamaha THR repair whilst I could still find the photos! The amp had Read more
Orange VT1000 valve tester repair
Orange VT1000 valve tester repair. I recently had to repair my own Orange VT1000 valve tester. I thought I'd post Read more
EBS amp repair
Today I repaired an EBS amp repair on a 2 hour turnaround! The customer brought the unit to my Newark Read more
Blackstar Series One repair
This Blackstar Series One repair from February was a bit of a mess! The amp had unfortunately received the unhelpful Read more
Blackstar ID-30 TVP repair
This is the first Blackstar ID30 TVP repair that I've come across, but there wasn't much to the job. The owner Read more
This Fender Brownface repair was something of a labour of love here at Keld Ampworks. It's a fascinating amp - Read more
Fender Blues Jnr repair
This Fender Blues Jnr repair was another urgent job completed quickly for a customer who needed it for a gig Read more
Blackstar HT-5 repair
I'll admit this Blackstar HT5 repair had me confused for a bit. It was brought to me from Stamford Endowed Read more
henriksen amp repair - henriksen bud 1
I love getting something new on the bench, so this Henriksen amp repair got me quite excited. It's a Henriksen Read more
Bogner Repair - Shiva
This Bogner repair was sent over all the way from Liverpool on the recommendation of a Liverpool tech who makes Read more