Fender 1963 Tremolux Amp
This is a beautiful example of early, Pre-CBS, ’63 Leo Fender era amplification.
Welcome to the Desert Amplifier Repair projects page. Over on the right side you’ll find our most recent Facebook posts. We’re always updating our Facebook page with cool things that come across the bench. It’s a great way to show off some of the unique items that find their way into the shop. As always, if you see any gear that belongs to you feel free to tag yourself.
Below you’ll find our most recent YouTube videos. Sometimes we’ll shoot a little video of what we’re working on to illustrate some of the services we provide at DAR…and sometimes we’ll go to YouTube just to show off some cool stuff. If you like what you see you can subscribe to our YouTube page to get notified every time we upload a new video.
At the bottom of the page you’ll find some archived photo essays of different projects we’ve done over the years, popular modifications, examples of some of the services we provide, etc… As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
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CNC routing a battery pocket in a Squire Jazz V bass guitar, for EMG active pickups
Electro Harmonic Super Space Drum demo
Electro Harmonic Crash Pad Drum fx
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DAR been crankin out the repairs! Nice to see Them JCM800’s still rockin 🤟
Thank you DAR for the repair on my Randall rg1503-212 🤘
Trainwreck Circuits Authorized Service Center
Desert Amplifier Repair is proud to offer service for all OEM Trainwreck Circuits amplifiers.
Mesa Boogie Mark III
Mesa Boogie Mark III Head from the 1980’s. These Amplifiers are renowned for being incredible studio amplifiers.
Effects Pedal Repair
Desert Amplifier Repair also offers service, restoration and modifications for most vintage and new production effects pedals.
Fender 1965 Bandmaster
This amplifier was completely gone through before going to a studio.
Fender 1973 Deluxe Reverb
This 40+ year old example of the Silverface era of CBS Fender came into the shop with a reverb and vibrato issue.
Bias Mods
Changing the stock fixed bias, found in many amplifiers, to an adjustable fixed bias has several potential benefits.
Tube Matching and Grading
Tube testing using an Amplitrex AT1000
Marshall JCM900 SLX
The JCM900 SLX signifies Marshalls last evolution of the JCM800 Master Lead Series Amplifiers.
Music Man 130HD
The Musicman amplifiers are an interesting blending of solid state and vacuum tube technology.
Some Amplifiers That Have Passed The Bench
A collection of amplifiers that have recently crossed the bench.
Marshall JCM2000 DSL/TSL100 Bias Drift Issue
The longer the amplifier is played, the heat builds up…