My fav amp, the Mesa Boogie Subway Blues is crackling and hissing each time it powers on even with all the controls turned down to zero. I'd sent it to a tech some months ago and he tried changing out all the tubes but the problem still persists. The amp is about 10 years old..
Does anyone know a good tech for tube amps around KL/PJ area?
Thanks!!

i would just suggest ceriatone.com to look at it.

yeah...Ceriatone is i think the one place around that area which really understand what guitar amps are all about...most electric repair shops only understands that if the amp got sound then it is ok...

By the way when you sent to them ask them to study the circuitry and maybe one day i can order a copy of your amp through them...

Guess what.. I sent it to Nik at Ceriatone just now (thanks Everdying) - called him at 8:30pm and they were working late.. nice guy. Left the amp with him and he'll work on it over the weekend. told me that he didn't do repairs but since it was a Boogie.. well, i think he is interested to know where the magic comes from.

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Now people now you understand the quote "Ada apa dengan nama"...

hey moderneagle,

since you've send your boogie to Nik, why dont you make some time to audition Nik's amps? So far, we've been hearing excellent comments from owners (locally and overseas) of amps made by Nik. And maybe you can post your views on Nik's amps

Top notch amps PLUS excellent and top class service. Ceriatone makes Malaysian proud in the music circle.

And you're right, "ada apa pada nama"... but then, Ceriatone is now making a name ... Buy local I'd say. You da man Nik !

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Feb 10 2007, 08:42 AM

I intend to.. in fact I was kinda itching to try out the near complete AD-30 (Matchless replica). When I go there again to pick up the boogie (once it's fixed ) I will get a chance to sample Malaysia's finest.

Man..... I need to go down there and test out the JCM800........

How's your boogie?
Have you manage to try Ceriatone's amp?

My boogie still with Nik, he tried to fix some of the components and that has gotten rid of the crackling noises but still not ori tone. So he's now trying to change out the Output Transformer and see if that works better..

Got a chance to sample the 18W head and it was good.. have placed an order for one with him with addition of effects loop and power lowering (running tubes in triode mode). will update more later..

ah the 18w rears its head again.
im also thinking of it.
maybe i should come visit you once you get it

lets all go ravage his gears at the same time =p


the 18w is a marshall replica right?

edit = missed the all important replica word lol

This post has been edited by sean392: Mar 7 2007, 08:24 PM

cool. how much did that cost? I'm thinking of asking them to make a 6L6 power amp for me too.

This post has been edited by MetalZone: Mar 8 2007, 12:31 AM

Yes the 18W is a replica but I've asked him to add an effects loop and half power switch (cos I'm living in an apartment and the neighbours may not take too kindly to 18W, but 9W I am sure they won't mind).

It costs ~ RM 2,400 with the box chassis for the amp and additionals. Nik has two 18W models - with or without the Tremolo - I opted for without cos the Trem makes me dizzy.

Yea, once I get it, please send me your CVs, Everdying and Sean392, so that I know you are not psychopathic mass murderers before I invite you guys over to sample the amp..

Oooooooooooooor...... You can bring it along to the next gathering!

The gathering is on the 24th March? Hmm, dun know if it'll be ready by then.. anyhow, I maybe too old and play too slow to join you shredders who can do 13/4 in 240bpm hehe..

Don't worry.... We'll have another gathering in maybe 2 or 3 months time!