Guitar & Bass Amp Servicing

What we do: We can service or repair any make of guitar or bass amp, valve or solid state. You can supply your own valves if you wish. Every item repaird is required by law to be PAT tested... this we do within the repair charge.

Old Sessionette amplifiers: Yes, we can repair most, but not all, as some of the spares are unavailable now. We can have a look at it and give you an idea if it's repairable.

Please do not ask for help with DIY repairs, our insurers will not allow us to give anyone help at all. Sessionette circuits can be found on the Manuals page of this website.

Charges: There is a fixed fee per amplifier repaired of £59.00 + Parts + return carriage if needed. Therefore, estimates are always quoted as the last sentence says. We offer a 90 day warranty on the original repair only.

Location: Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8GB. About three miles north of the M3 J6, off the A33 towards Reading/M4 J11.

We do not repair keyboards or PA systems of any kind. They take up too much space to store when stripped down waiting for spares to arrive. Sorry.

PAT Testing

Helping local musicians & DJs comply with HSE safety laws.

When PAT testing will apply to you: Every time you play at a public venue using any mains powered equipment, then it must be PAT tested - PAT means Portable Apliance Testing. It is a legal requirement. If you do not have it done, then the venue management have the right to turn you away!

It must be done frequently, but usually at least once per year. We set up a log book of all your equipment and attach green 'Passed' labels on each piece of equipment tested.

Items which must be tested are: Anything which plugs into the mains. This includes Amplifiers, PA Systems, Keyboards (just the power supply unit), Effects Pedal Power Supplies, Fans, Lighting Rigs, 13A Mains Extension Boards, AC Mains leads (kettle leads). Basically, anything with a 13A plug attached or carries 240VAC mains within it!

Cost: We charge £2.00 per item with a minimum charge of £10 to cover set-up time. You can pay by debit/credit card or cash. We do not except cheques any more, sorry.

Location: Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8GB. About three miles north of the M3 J6, off the A33 towards Reading/M4 J11.

We offer free advice if you do not understand how it affects you - testing is not optional!

We are PAT testers for The Musicians Union.

MUSICIANS...PLEASE KEEP MUSIC ALIVE!

For advice or to book your appointment, please send an email to: info@award-session.com