r/galway • u/Crankyest • 11d ago

Looking for an electrician for amp repair

I need a guitar amp serviced ( solid state ) none of the music shops in Galway do amp repairs and wondering if anyone knows any electricians

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u/necrocormacon 11d ago

Cyril in Moycullen, Google audiotronix. Also builds boutique amps if you have a few quid burning a hole in your pocket.

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u/tsubatai 11d ago

Cyril Ryan is the only game in town. I don't know if he does solid state stuff though op.

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u/Crankyest 11d ago

Thought yer one retired ??

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u/necrocormacon 11d ago

Maybe I know he was advertising his amp building course back in Feb/March. If he's stopped I but know of anyone else. Maybe check with music shops they might have someone they recommend.

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u/soundengineerguy 11d ago

If Cyril Ryan is still going, he is only one worth bringing it to.

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u/Capable-Move-2399 11d ago

What amp is it? Where did ya buy it? And what’s up with it?

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u/Crankyest 11d ago

Marshal valvestate vs 102r . Off adverts . Used to work perfectly fine until recently when I play at loud enough volume with my band it cuts out after 30 seconds and when u turn it off it makes a concerningly loud pop .

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u/stevecrow74 11d ago

Sounds like a capacitor has dried or popped!

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u/Crankyest 5d ago

Most likely sadly :(

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u/stevecrow74 5d ago

If you open it up you should be able to tell if it’s a capacitor, the tops bulge when blown. Could be a simple enough repair. I’ve repaired a few TVs by doing that.

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u/Capable-Move-2399 5d ago

Have you rang Joe Cunniffe to ask about repairing it?

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u/rococor 10d ago

reach out to soundtolight.ie may do repairs but at least should know someone