Beyond My Skill Level...............................

[Demanic]

I remember an old TV repairman, probably a friend of one of my uncles told me always keep one hand in my pocket when working on HV stuff. Even if you shut the power off at the breaker.

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[Jeffblue]

I have just received an email from Mr. Ben Fargen about about him wrapping up my amp repair in a couple of days. I am excited about getting my amp back and a little apprehensive about the cost. I know this amp is going to sound excellent.

 

[Mincer]

I have just received an email from Mr. Ben Fargen about about him wrapping up my amp repair in a couple of days. I am excited about getting my amp back and a little apprehensive about the cost. I know this amp is going to sound excellent.

Did he say what was up with it?

 

[Jeffblue]

Did he say what was up with it?

He told me he will itemize all the work done, parts replaced and what he found later. I asked him if he wouldn't mind recording a video of him playing through my amp and he told me he will if he has time. He also told me he will include some amp building resources. Ben Fargen is pretty cool.

 

[misterwhizzy]

I remember an old TV repairman, probably a friend of one of my uncles told me always keep one hand in my pocket when working on HV stuff. Even if you shut the power off at the breaker.

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He was probably paid by the hour, and that made it take at least twice as long. And if you're calling a repairman, you're clearly not qualified to call Bravo Sierra if that's indeed what it is.

 

[Mincer]

He told me he will itemize all the work done, parts replaced and what he found later. I asked him if he wouldn't mind recording a video of him playing through my amp and he told me he will if he has time. He also told me he will include some amp building resources. Ben Fargen is pretty cool.

Great that you found someone to lead you out of the weeds. It sounds like a great project.

 

[jeremy]

yep, very cool. curious what he will send along for amp building resources and excited youll have a new amp soon

 

[rajubhaiya]

I always want to build an amp, but then realize I have no skills in that department. I've built about 5 pedals, but that is different than an amp. mobdro tubemate

 

[Demanic]

He was probably paid by the hour, and that made it take at least twice as long. And if you're calling a repairman, you're clearly not qualified to call Bravo Sierra if that's indeed what it is.

Maybe. I always thought that it had something to do with trying to avoid creating a path to ground that would go directly across your chest. I guess I was wrong.

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[Gtrjunior]

Maybe. I always thought that it had something to do with trying to avoid creating a path to ground that would go directly across your chest. I guess I was wrong.

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No you’re not. I’ve been told that by others that know more than I do.
Always work with one hand to avoid getting electrocuted, especially in a high voltage appliance like an amplifier.
My Quickrod holds 490 v....getting zapped by that is gonna ruin your day.

 

[Jeffblue]

I just received another email from Ben Fargen and he says my amp is finished and it sounds great. He is going take photos of the interior and explain all of my mistakes. He says he'll also take video of him playing through my amp. He still is compiling the cost, (hours and parts) I am excited about getting my amp back functioning well.

 

[Mincer]

Did you get a final price?

 

[Jeffblue]

Did you get a final price?

Still waiting to find out what I owe.

 

[Mincer]

Well, I am happy he is going to take pics and explain what went wrong. Most techs wouldn't bother.

 

[Jeffblue]

Well, I am happy he is going to take pics and explain what went wrong. Most techs wouldn't bother.

I believe Benjamin Fargen is a straight up gentleman. If I am able, I will post the video here for all to hear and show what my amp has become. I have other amps/preamps that I might have Ben mod/upgrade. We'll see.

 

[jeremy]

very cool, look forward to seeing what he has to say and finding out how your new amp sounds!

 

[Jeffblue]

Here's what I sent Ben Fargen

Here is what he will be sending back to me

 

[Mincer]

Great sounding amp! Happy he could help complete this project, so you can concentrate more on playing than building.

 

[Jeffblue]

Great sounding amp! Happy he could help complete this project, so you can concentrate more on playing than building.

Thank you, I think so too. Sorry.....my photos are out of sequence. The middle photo is the completed amp.

 

[jeremy]

sounds very cool, glad he straightened everything out