Nigel Foan Music
Guitar Tech & Amplifier/Audio Equipment Engineering
WELCOME
Guitars: Having played and serviced guitars for 40+ years I have a wealth of experience with instruments from entry level to top end PRS, Fender and Gibson. Whether it's a simple setup and restring, damage repair or re-fret, I offer quality, good value workmanship.
Amplifiers & Audio/Effects Equipment: As a qualified electronics engineer I have excellent fault finding skills and experience with a wide range of gear. So if you need an urgent repair, service or upgrade to your pride and joy, I can help.
GUITAR SERVICES
Happy to quote for any particular work you need, below is a list of prices for the most common jobs:
Modifications and Upgrades POA
Setup £55 plus string cost
Electronics starting £25
Nut replacement premade £60 or made bone £95
Spot dressing from £40
Fret dress £90
Refret POA
AMP & AUDIO EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
Repair of guitar amps, PA equipment, mixers
VALVE & TRANSISTOR AMP REPAIR & SERVICING - From £35
Local collection and delivery is available for a small fee.
AUDIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR - PA, MIXERS, EFFECTS ETC - From £35
Free evaluation. Repairs from £25. Local Collection & delivery available
Refurb & Resale
Contact me for latest stock of guitars and amps. More details and pictures available so email me and I'll get straight back to you.
All sales come with appropriate warranties
SOLD- Fender Blues Junior c2003 Upgraded - £350
I have upgraded this amp with a combination of Fromel and BillM mods (with my own interpretations). F&T power supply caps increased to 80uF to reduce sag. Coupling caps increased to 100nF to improve bass response. Tone stack capacitor values changed to improve bass and treble response. Input jack changed to off pcb type. Bias control pot added, bias set slightly cooler than factory spec to improve valve life. New Sovtek EL84 power valves fitted.
The amp now sounds rich and articulate without the 'boxiness' these usually have. Tempted to keep it but I shouldn't.
Antoria 680 1960s nylon folk -£130
I have reattached the bridge and fitted new tuners. A really attractive, nice playing and sounding old thing. Comes with soft case.
Vox AC50 Head 1976 Dallas era Amplifier £400
Just serviced and sounding absolutely terrific with really low hum for an amp this age. These 1970s Dallas era amps are all point to point hand wired powered with 2x EL84s, 4x 12AX7 preamp valves and diode rectification. Really well built and good condition. Loud too!
SOLD -Baldwin Burns Sonic 25 Amplifier. c1967 2x10" £160
This is a rare and amazing old 2 channel amp, all germanium transistor with the original 2x10" Burns Orbital speakers. Channel 1 has a wonderful deep and sweet sounding tremolo which really has that 60's feel. As with all old germanium amps there is a little background hiss, especially on channel 2 but it is fully working and a real piece of musical history. I've brought it back to life and it deserves a good home
Contact Details
NIGEL FOAN
Grundisburgh, Woodbridge IP13 6TD, UK
07894 388840 or 01473 735337