Mike's the best. A real guy you can trust with your half-century-old amp and sleep peacefully. Very grateful, thank you! read more

Super knowledgeable and great turnaround! Now in Chatsworth, CA. Be sure to call first.

Mike got my early 70s Ampeg V4 back up and running when I was in a pinch. It started acting up shortly before a recording session and I really needed it fixed. Excellent work and great turn around time. Highly recommended. read more

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Took my old Fender Bullet amp in to see if Mike could bring it back to life - he could and he did. Great service; great price. Highly recommended! read more

There were a bunch of people bringing in their amps while I was there and now I know why. This is the guy. Fast, responsive and knowledgeable and even gave me some tips for the amp that I didn't even bring in. My repaired amp sounds awesome. I couldn't be happier. read more

Outstanding service and value! Took in my Fender Evil Twin Red Knob that had a broken reverb tank. Also took in an old Sunn Concert Bass Amp from the 80's that had a bad pot. Mike fixed both in a very reasonable time frame and for a great price. Thanks so much Mike! read more

CLASSIC AMP SERVICE N HollyWood Ca. written by Myles R Mike Franceschini has been working on, building, designing and restoring amps for decades. I thought I'd say a few words. Mike Franceshini is one of the two guys at the top of my list. The other is in Macon Georgia. If I were to list a fraction of the players rigs he takes care of this page would be way too long to display unless you have a 6mb Internet connection. A few of the amp companies Mike has been with are GT (Groove Tubes), Rivera, VHT, Bogner, Diezel / Salwender, CAE (Custom Audio Electronics) and 65amps to name a few companies. To list the amp types he has worked on would be an impossible list to compile. Mike does the repair work for folks like SIR, The Amp Shop, Vintage Gear in Hollywood, Lon Cohen, History For Hire (check out their Vox) Book as Mike was deeply involved in the technical aspects of the book), and this is another list that would also go on and on and on. Mike does repair work, mods, consulting, tour support and just about anything else you can think of when it comes to guitar and bass amps. (Did I mention that he is THE SVT master?) Classic Amp Service can address issues from simple repair and upgrade to custom amp builds and major restoration. You might even consider taking a favorite amp you already own to Mike to have it blueprinted to your personal preferences. Yes, he does that same sort of magic that one more fellow out there is known for whose amps sell for five figures if you can find one. Mike will do these things for much less. This guy is a good as it gets. read more

**AAA+++ EXPERIENCE** My regular amp guy had to leave LA due to Covid so I was looking for another person to look at my Fender Blackface Bandmaster head. When turned up, it was making some popping and scratching, static-like noises... not good! I called Mike based on his Yelp reviews! Right off the bat when talking with him, I felt really good about my decision. Mike was a blast to hang out with. We talked gear, tones, players! Super easy going, responsive over text/phone and answered all my questions quickly. His work is top-notch too! My amp sounds killer again! Super happy I have a new amp guy! I highly recommend! read more

Excellent diagnostic and repair service for a vintage Fender amp in 2015. Almost seven years later, it's working and sounding as good as ever. read more

Mike is great! Quality, speed and cost of service couldn't be beat. I'll be coming back to him with any future needs.

Got my Metropoulos Metro-Plex retubed. Mike is friends with George Metropoulos, and called him up to get his recommendation on replacement tubes. Amp came back sounding brand new. He also fixed my Ultimate Attenuator. read more

After three years, I am now writing this review for the small guitar amp that died of regular-wear and tear use. I didn't expect it to last this long, but the repair work done was very good because it is still in use today. Job well done! read more

Mike took care of my VOXAC15 in just a few days and it sounds amazing now! Strongly recommend

Mike did an awesome job servicing a 1970s Music Man 212-HD 130 I'm getting ready to sell. When he noticed it happened to have some valuable tubes in it, he took the time to explain what they were and gave me some solid advice. Having an expert like Mike in the neighborhood is one of the reasons I love living in LA. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing work! Had my amp running in a week. Reasonable prices as well. Fast response.

Mike Franceschini has been working on, building, designing and restoring amps for decades. It was great when I realized he had a Yelp page. I thought I'd say a few words. Mike Franceshini is one of the two guys at the top of my list. The other is in Macon Georgia. I first met Mike a few decades ago at Rivera when I was having a custom 100 watt head made for me. Mike was the guy that I worked with the most to create that monster based on a Fandango combo. If I were to list a fraction of the players rigs he takes care of this page would be way too long to display unless you have a 6mb Internet connection. A few of the amp companies Mike has been with are GT (Groove Tubes), Rivera, VHT, Bogner, Diezel / Salwender, CAE (Custom Audio Electronics) and 65amps to name a few companies. To list the amp types he has worked on would be an impossible list to compile. Mike does the repair work for folks like SIR, The Amp Shop, Vintage Gear in Hollywood, Lon Cohen, History For Hire (check out their Vox) Book as Mike was deeply involved in the technical aspects of the book), and this is another list that would also go on and on and on. Mike does repair work, mods, consulting, tour support and just about anything else you can think of when it comes to guitar and bass amps. (Did I mention that he is THE SVT master?) Classic Amp Service can address issues from simple repair and upgrade to custom amp builds and major restoration. You might even consider taking a favorite amp you already own to Mike to have it blueprinted to your personal preferences. Yes, he does that same sort of magic that one more fellow out there is known for whose amps sell for five figures if you can find one. Mike will do these things for much less. This guy is a good as it gets. read more

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Mike is THE man for vintage amps! Keeps my '66 pro reverb and 60s silver tone tip top!

I brought in a Princeton Reverb Amp I have owned since 1967 for some rejuvenation. Mike did an amazing job. It sounds great now and he kept me Informed at each stage of the repair letting me choose the way forward. The cost was reasonable and more than fair. He is great. Definitely the go to place for classic tube amp repair. read more

Mike really knows his stuff, he resurrected my JCP Marshall from a hack job that had been done to it by a different repair shop. 'I cant believe it worked at all!' He said, (the previous guy had left glue leaking all over inside the cab-) Anyway Mike cleaned it up in a timely manner and had it working like new for a reasonable price. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME with any other amp repair in the valley. Mike is the guy you want working on your gear. Even gave me diagram of the fuses he replaced, etc. very cool dude. He kept saying over and over 'i cant believe what this last guy did! Its a wonder it even worked at all! -This is why i got into this business, because of hackjobs like this!!' You get the idea, with other guys there's no telling what you'll get. Mike knows his stuff, and he's on your side. Give him your gear, he'll treat it right. : ) read more

I'm not a professional musician but I love playing guitar. I mostly stick to small practice amps. However I do own an old super loud Fender Twin that had been sitting unused in my garage for years. I thought it was time to brush it off and plug it in. Unfortunately, after years of neglect it was in sad shape. Based on the Yelp reviews I decided to take it to Mike to see if he could get it back up and running. He did a fantastic job. And my Twin sounds amazing now. Mike is the real deal. He's honest, his prices are more than reasonable AND he really knows his stuff. It was a real pleasure doing business with him. If I ever need amp work done again I will go out of my way to make sure I go back. As a side note - I have to thank Yelp. Without it I never would have sought out Mike's services. He works out of small nondescript building with no signage. There's no indication from the outside of the magic that is happening inside. read more

I needed help on a DIY build of a Mojotone Princton Reverb amp. Mike is very friendly, knowledgable, and honest. He found the issue quickly and walked me through the issue when I picked up the amp read more

Mike was really great, took my vox ac15 there that someone gifted me to repair and he had it back to me the next day in perfect working order. I was stoked. He was. Really nice guy and charged very cheap for what needed to be done. Definitely will be taking mt amps there moving forward read more

Mike's knowledge about amplifier electronics and his experience with amplifiers is greater than anyone I have ever met. Mike took an interest in the amplifier I brought in and brought it back to life very quickly. He knew what to test and what could be the issues. He also knew what not to fix as this particular vintage amp had vintage parts that are a challenge to match. I would recommend his service to anyone who is serious about thier gear. read more

I brought two vintage amps in for tube replacement and going over. Mike did a great job and I highly recommend him. He's knowledgeable, friendly and quite fair. If you're in need of any type of amp repair, he's freeway close and you could not get better service. read more

Mike was great. I had a simple repair, but he was honest, helpful and professional. Delivered when he said and kept me informed about the progress of things. I'd definitely go back. read more

Mike was awesome! Fixed my fender amp quick and reasonable. Bringing in another sick amp soon A++++ read more

Awesome service, brought my 5150 tube amp head in to get it checked out & Mike fixed her right up in good time with very reasonable pricing ($88) He's very straight forward & also very informative when he's telling you what's wrong with your amp even though most of the stuff goes over my head. Guess that's why I play & he fixes highly recommend if you have an amp collecting dust that needs attention read more

Mike is the cat. I truly think that the reason he's a cut above most good amp techs is the fact that he's also a working professional guitarist so his ears are that of a musician. He's done great work for me for years and brings his vast experience of building amps at some of the major boutique amp companies with him. You can't do better than this guy, highly recommend. read more

Mike is the best. Hands down. He builds high-end amps, and fixes them all. He is the one guy you can trust with your vintage, can't be replaced, super expensive amp. Sorry it took me so long to write my review Mike. The 1952 Gibson amp is awesome now. I love it. Nothing like it. read more

I 've known Mike for over 30 years. I owned a Boutique vintage gtr & amp - sales and restoration shop and Mike has done all our amp repairs and the only feed back we have ever recieved has been absolutely positive. Never a bring back or complaint our clients are well know big name artists, who expect the best in service. The best professional service is all Mike ever supplies. You can take your favorite impossible to replace amp to Mike and feel secure it will be running and sounding better than you could have imagined . D. A. Law Crossroads Music SoCal read more

Mike has been working on my amps for years now. I have taken him many vintage amps and he is one of the most knowledgeable , talented and honest amp tech/builder repairmen you could have work on your gear. Mike is not only a skilled technician but a great active player as well. He has great ears and understands what a good amp should sound like and the tone and performance that it is capable of. He follows up after a repair or an adjustment with a call to check to see what my feedback/thoughts are on any particular amp we have worked on. His rates are fair and his communication is great. Don't hesitate to contact him. You'll be happy you did and your amp will sound better! read more

He fixed my Deluxe after two other repairmen had failed. Great job!

If you have an amp, small mixing board, sound or electrical instrument amplication repair, then Mike at the Classic Amp Repair is your guy. He is super knowledgable, has parts on hand & does fantastic job. He executed my repair same day. He also has flexable hours: day & evening. He was also super nice to my 3yr old daughter even though she wanted to touch everything in his shop. Give Mike a call, you won't regret it! read more

Mike worked with me at 65amps since it's 2nd year. Mike is the most caring, learned, and perfectionist tech that I've ever met. The best guy in Los Angeles and he won't over charge you and will protect the integrity of your amp. Honest and extremely skilled! He will always get it "right" not just get it working. If you're a Fender guy, he can make ANY Fender amp sound better and probably understands Fender amps as well or better than anyone alive today. Your amp will be in exert caring hands. read more

I had a presence knob pot disintegrate on a Reverend Hellhound and a reverb issue, and Mike fixed it all beautifully, and it cost less than I expected. I'm no amp expert, but I maintain modify my guitars, solder pickups and pots and other basic electronics. When I opened up this amp to see if I wanted to try to fix it myself, I figured out pretty quick that it was gonna be a pain in the butt, like I couldn't even figure out how to get enough clearance to get the control pot circuit board free, and I wasn't going to start taking other things apart to get at it. Mike looked at it, and of course said not a problem, asked if this was my primary amp and if I needed it it right away (which it isn't), and still had it done as soon as the replacement part arrived. Also, I'm really into Covid virus safety and I really appreciated Mike's safety protocols. (Call when outside the door, masks, one customer at a time etc). I highly recommend him for your amp repairs. read more

Mike is the best! I was referred by a friend to get a Fender and Vox amp repaired. Both amps had normal wear and tear on them. Mike worked very fast to figure out the problems and repair them within a couple of days. All at an affordable price. Can't thank Mike enough for getting these amps back so quickly. read more

Mike helped me out in a tough jam with a problem child amp. He was very accommodating with his schedule (picked up my amp on Labor day weekend) and it seems to be working great. I will not hesitate to send any of my amps to him in the future for repair or touch up. read more

I had an issue with my amp that several amp techs couldn't figure out after looking into it. Mike quoted me a time-frame and a basic bench fee. He got it fixed in half the time quoted from one major quality you won't find anywhere else... experience! Any repair needs I have in the future I'll definitely be going to Mike. read more

Mike is the man. I took him a farty sounding Super Reverb and he changed a few things and gave me back the amp with the right tone sounding better than ever. Reasonably priced too. If you've recently picked up a new old amp take it over to Mike for a once over. You'll be glad you did. read more

I've now had Mike fix up both my hot rod deluxe and blues jr. and he has knocked it out of the park both times. He clearly has many years of experience, very knowledgeable, friendly, quick, and will not overcharge. I won't go anywhere else. read more