Stoneham

Hope you can get it sorted locally Paul. The capacitor that's broken off is a filter capacitor, there to reduce noise on the preamps' power supply. On clean, vintage amps like this it won't make much difference if disconnected. If it's not sounding right, could be any number of issues.... most common are valves, leaky signal capacitors, and open circuit resistors. It will be worth much more working than not. If you don't get sorted I can put it right (Newcastle).

My first valve amp, age 15, was a Marshall JTM30. This amp triggered my valve obsession and now I build valve amps for a living! I upgraded to a DSL50 during my Gary Moore phase and used that for about a decade, until I started using my own designs. I've repaired just about every valve amp made and have a love of vintage Fenders, Vox, and Marshall amps. But who doesn't?!

Hi everyone! I've just discovered this place via basschat, which I've found to be a great community and inspires ideas for new projects. I'm Martin from Stoneham Amps, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne UK. Look forward to getting to know everyone