Standel Repair

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Paul Rauch
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Standel Repair

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My Artist XII has developed a loud hum. I'm reluctant to take it to a local shop. Maybe I've read too much about the special parts in them. Suggestions and opinions appreciated . Paul
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Dave Zirbel
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Post by Dave Zirbel »

The schematics for the epoxied preamp modules are available on the Standel website. Also I heard of a tech in Los Angeles named Tin Maag who figured out the secret of the preamp modules before the schematics were available and knows Standels inside out. I don't have his number handy. Send me a reminder email and I'll try to dig it up for you.

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Paul Rauch
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Post by Paul Rauch »

Thanks for the name. I'm leaning toward sending it off for repair by a Standel technician. Since it's a piggy back and the speakers are ok, it wouldn't be that big of a job.
I also have a Standel Studio 24 that I'm using right now while the Artist XII is down.
I used a Fender twin for 30 odd years; and, bought a Cyber Twin. I don't like it much.
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Post by Joe A. Camacho »

Tim Maag's number is 714-447-8364.
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James Morehead
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Post by James Morehead »

Also, another that Standel recognises is Woody Woodel, from Nashville area. (615)-851-7058 He used to service Chet Atkin's Standel. Of course, Woody is also one of the finest speaker reconers on the planet, too.
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Post by Nathan Hernandez »

Danny at Standel himselfe told me to give Tim Magg a call on my artest piggy back,,,,,, so you might want to give him a call, and he also came highly recomended by my Standel geek friends.
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Post by Dave Biller »

i had a real old standel years back that needed a complete overhaul and Tim was the only guy in the whole US i found that could fix it. and fix it he did.
Paul Rauch
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Post by Paul Rauch »

Thank you very much for those names and phone numbers. I will feel confident in sending it off for repair. Paul
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Post by James Morehead »

Just to let you know, Mr. Mckinney, of Standel recommended Woody to me, personally. I'm sure either gentleman knows their standel bizzzz.
Marvin Born
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Where in Ohio are located? A loud hum could be a open filter cap. If you live near Columbus, I could take a look for you and maybe save all that shipping costs

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Paul Rauch
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I'm in Newark.
Marvin Born
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Jim Sampson
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Post by Jim Sampson »

Paul
I recommend you take Marvin Born's advice. It sounds like a filter capacitor to me. It is a simple repair for a qualified tech. I've been fixing amps for over 30 years for a living and could probably do it in less than an hour on my worst day. No need to ship it off unnecessarily.
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Paul Rauch
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Post by Paul Rauch »

Your advise is very much appreciated. Many thanks to you and all others who have taken time to lend their expertise and experience. Paul
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Re: amp repair

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call me if you like and we can set up a visit on a Sat or Sun. I live in Worthington north of Columbus.[/quote]

I am in the phone book for Col.
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