Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Tape Transfer, Tube Amp and Tape Machine Repair, and Custom Builds
About
Who Am I?
Hello, My name is Jim, my pronouns are they/them. This is my audio engineering and electronics design/repair gig.
Quick Turn Around
I strive to get your gear and/or music back into your hands as quickly as professionally possible. I limit myself to how many machines/projects I will take on at one time. If my schedule is full, I will have you on a queue to drop off, mail-in, or email the machine or material involved. I do this to keep a tidy home and workspace which provides me better focus and efficiency at working on your stuff.
Affordable
I try as hard as I can to provide the customer with a reasonable price. Please keep in mind that I am dealing with very high voltages when I am doing tube amp repairs and builds, sometimes over 750 volts! That is a very real risk... BUT I am committed to helping people out and if you are on a budget and really need something... just ask we can probably work something out.
High-Quality Parts
I solemnly swear to always try and source the highest quality and true-to-spec exact replacement parts I can possibly find on all repairs. I will also tell you of worthwhile upgrade parts when applicable.
Services
Tube Amplifier Repair
Tube Amps ONLY! If you need a solid state amp repaired, I can refer you to the person I know. All prices are for labor only. Cost of parts used is dependent on the amplifier and the requested service.
Basic Diagnostic
$40.00
I check for loose and dirty pots, jacks, sockets, and connectors. I check to see if there are any broken or cold solder joints. I test the microphonics of tubes.
Advanced Diagnostic
$80.00
I do all the same of the basic diagnostic and in addition I check the bias and component values for every single component in the amp and compare that data to the amplifiers schematic for cross reference, giving you an exact readout of exactly which components are bad or drifting out of spec. I then give you a list of the parts that need to be repaired. The list will prioritize safety, and also include any other component necessary for better performance.
Repair
$50.00
Price per hour after diagnostic.
Cap Job
$75.00
I replace all electrolytic filter capacitors and diagnose the integrity of the tone and coupling capacitors.
Power Tube Re-Bias
$70.00
I check the bias and integrity of your power tubes. I then adjust the bias to be at the power tubes optimum or specifically requested operating point.
DEATHCAP REMOVAL
FREE
If I see it, It's going to be removed. I don't want anyone getting hurt. If you have a vintage amp with a death cap I will gladly remove it for you free of charge. If you don't know if it has a deathcap I will also be happy to take a look for you.
Amp Modifications
$50.00+
Mods start at $50.00 and that covers most popular amplifier mods. For very complex mods, the price will go up depending on what is requested. For example, adding a reverb circuit is more difficult and more expensive than changing the tone stack capacitors. If you want me to mod your amp while I'm repairing it will be $50.00 surcharge on top of my hourly rate.
Guitar and Bass Repair/Setup
Electric Instruments only. I'm not a woodworker or luthier.
Guitar/Bass Set-Ups
30$
Adjustment of action, intonation, pickup height, and making sure all hardware is secure and functional
Guitar/Bass Electronic Repairs
50$
Fixing whatever is broken in there.
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering
Digital and analog processing available.
Recording
N/A
Not Available to public yet due to COVID-19.
Mastering
$25.00
Price per song up to 10 mins. Whole album deals available: please inquire.
15$ rush charge per song if needed in less than 30 days
Mixing
$40.00+
40$ per song up to 8 tracks
60$ per song up to 16 tracks
80$ per song up to 32 tracks
100$ per song 32+ tracks
1$ per minute per song after 5 minutes of material
Comes with 3 free major revisions and then 20$ an hour after those revisions are used
Whole album deals available: please inquire.
25$ rush charge per song if needed in less than 30 days
Custom Tube Amplifiers and Pro Audio Equipment
Amps, Preamps, Compressors, EQs, Level and Impedance Matching Devices, and more...
Custom Build
Send me an inquiry about what you want built and we can start a conversation about your custom equipment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does "Repair Labor Cost Per Hour" apply to other selections?
No. In the event of a diagnosis or cap job, etc... the price listed includes the labor cost for the service.
Hey! We are friends can I have a discount?
Only if you can guess the super secret promo code for 50% off. hint: it's 31 characters long
What are your payment options?
I Accept Paypal, Venmo, and Cash at the moment. This will be updated to accept major credit and debit cards when I receive a square reader.
Stay weird.
Contact
Tubes N' Tape
Email - tubesandtape@gmail.com Text/Call - (573) 355-8404
Hours
By Appointment Only
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