Having a reliable and well-maintained amplifier is crucial to your sound. Whether you're a professional musician or love playing for fun, a broken or malfunctioning amp can be a major inconvenience.

Fortunately, plenty of skilled technicians in the LA area can help get your amp or guitar fixed and back in working order.

All of these stores are independently owned and operated. They’re staffed by guitar players and techs passionate about helping musicians get the most out of their instruments.

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Here are some of the best guitar amp repair shops in Los Angeles:

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⭕ Amphole

Contact: Call Robert (Bob) at (818) 845-9898.

Location: 223 W Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91502

Amphole is based in Burbank. They sell and repair vintage tube amplifiers, speakers, and audio equipment.

If you’ve ever spent much time on Reverb shopping for music gear, there’s a good chance you’ve seen gear that’s come through Amphole!

Owned and operated by Robert Dixon, Amphole is famous for its straightforward and upfront approach.

A chat with Robert will make it clear what work needs to be done and how much it’ll cost.

Turnaround time is usually a few weeks, but the work is top notch.

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Amphole Review: ”I don’t usually make it down to Burbank, but a friend told me that Bob was the guy to talk to. I had a 67 Fender Bassman that was making lots of cracking noises. After about two weeks, Bob called me and told me to come pick up the amp. Wow is all I can say. The amp sounded brand new. Somehow Bob was able to get more “umph” in the mid range too. It’s the only amp I play now.”

☑️ Perfect Guitar Amp Repair

Contact: Call Raul at (562) 755-9526. Or you can send an email info@perfectguitaramprepair.com. They also accept walk-ins to their shop 9AM to 5PM.

Location: 7033 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602 (East Side)

The name says it all, doesn’t it? Raul and the team at Perfect Amp Guitar have been fixing guitar amps for over four decades.

It’s obvious Raul loves what he does. His calm demeanor is infamous around LA by anyone who’s ever had to get an amp fixed.

Raul started the business just through word-of-mouth. In 2012, they launched a website already with 20+ years of amp repair under their belt.

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Review of Perfect Guitar Amp Repair ”Raul never fills up the service ticket. Which I like. Other shops have such high overhead with rent and stuff that they tack on service fees or try to justify extra work. If there’s something that needs doing, Raul tells you straight. He’s an honest guy and I won’t trust my favorite amps with anyone else.”

🔈 Edward’s Simi Valley Guitar and Amplifier Service

Contact: Call Ed at (805) 422-7264. Alternatively, you can message him via his Yelp page (he’s responsive!)

Location: Simi Valley

Owned by a guy names James (but call him Ed), Edward’s is a great amp repair option if you’re north of Los Angeles in the Simi Valley area.

Ed spent a good chunk of life thinking about, working with, and repairing and building amplifying. From first picking up a guitar in the 1960s, he went to school to study electronics and circuits.

Edward’s Guitar and Amplifier Repair in Simi Valley has been there for 30+ years. Ed brings all of his experience to repairing and modifying electric instruments of all kinds. Whether it’s building custom amplifiers or repairing a broken pickup, there’s nothing he hasn’t seen.

Ed spent 25 years of his career also working with Acoustic Control and Cerwin Vega developing and repairing equipment!

If you need amp repair in Ventura County, give Ed a call!

⛰️ Valley Sound Music Tech

Contact: Call Stretch and Zita at (818) 755-2801.

Location: 5527 Cahuenga Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601

Owned and operated by Stretch and Zita, Valley Sound Music Tech is powerhouse for amp repairs, guitar repairs, amp parts, and amp repair manuals.

With 50 years of business under their belt, it’s likely that valley Sound Music Tech has that one weird or specific amplifier part you’re looking for. Their deep knowledge of old and new electronics means that nothing surprises them.

No matter if it’s a Hammond organ speaker or a 66 Fender Bandmaster, give Stretch and Zita a call to see if they’ve got the parts.

Valley Sound will also take on your repair and modification work for keyboards, guitars, and amplifiers with ease.

It’s no wonder that anyone living in the Valley takes their musical gear here.

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“Stretch and Zita are amazing. They're so considerate. Stretch immediately recognized my Mesa Boogie’s crackling was coming from a tube that wasn’t seated properly. They told me exactly what to do and within three weeks, I had my amp back and roaring. Hearing it after it was fixed was like being a kid again. The amp had depth and clarity that made me want to crank it up to hear it all. These folks are kind, thoughtful, affordable, and so knowledgeable. Why would you not go to Valley Sound?”

No matter what type of amp you own, or what kind of repair you need, there's a shop in LA that can help. Whether you're looking for vintage tube amp restoration or just need some minor maintenance, these repair shops have you covered

FAQs About Guitar Amp Repair

I need new tubes. How much do they cost?

The price of replacing guitar amp tubes varies, ranging from $10 to $100. This depends on the type of tube required and how rare it is. The most popular tubes usually cost between $10 to $30 each to replace.