Axial Electric Music
Amplifier repair and restoration service located in Austin, TX
NOTICE
I have relocated to Austin, TX. For my Montana friends and customers, I can still take repairs if they are shipped to me. Contact me to discuss!
About ME
Rob French
I am a certified electronics service technician. and currently a part time repair shop. Thanks for keeping this in mind.
Check out YouTube Instagram for updates and examples of service:
https://www.youtube.com/@rob-french-axial-amps
http://instagram.com/axialelectricmusic
Hours of service
All pickups and drop offs are by appointment only. Appointments are available during the following times:
Mon-Wed 4-6PM
Th-Fri: 4-5PM as available
Sat: 10-12AM
Sun: limited availability
Service time
All repairs are first come, first serve. Accommodations for gigging musicians/ emergencies will be handled when possible.
Expect 2-3 weeks+ for amps to be done. All parts have to be ordered, and take over a week to arrive. Overnight delivery for parts is available for astronomical shipping charges.
Labor rate
Labor rate is as follows:
$125/ hour, minimum of 1 hour
It usually takes an hour of time to take an amp apart and troubleshoot or reset power tube bias, and put it back together.
Some repairs can take a considerable amount of time, and resolving one problem can reveal others. We will discuss how much you can or want to spend on a piece of equipment as early in the process as possible.
Things I Can DO
Examples:
Repair on most tube and some solid-state gear
Power tube biasing when tubes are changed
Vintage amp restorations and value estimation
Pro audio (limited-call to discuss)
Wurlitzer Electric Piano repair and restoration
Steel guitar service (pedal and lap/ non-pedal)
Guitar electronics repair and upgrades
Hand-wired reproduction builds of classic Fender amps. Call for details and models available
I am willing to look at anything, and if I can fix it, I will take the job
Things I Currently don’t do
This list is ever-evolving
Printed circuit boards with wave-soldered components
Most pedal repair, with the exception of rare or collectable vintage items or vintage items worth more than $500
Mesa Boogie amps- these need to be shipped to a factory service center
Hi-Fi equipment
Printed circuit board repair on boards where the components have caused excessive heat damage
Contact Directly
Email: axial.amps@gmail.com
Text/ Call: (406) 647-6412
Location: Billings, MT 59102
