My very much cherished Tube guitar amplifier broke down and no one I had spoken to was able to…read moretell me what was wrong. Steven at Synaptic not only figured out that 2 Cathodes were blown at a single glance, but repaired it in a matter of about 3 hours, ready for me to pick up. A purely perfect experience with one smart dude!

Steve is a true artist. I'd give him 6 stars if I could. He can create and repair amps like no…read moreother especially in the state of Maine. I've brought my amp to a few other places over the years and have been let down until my buddy recommended I check out Steve at Synaptic Amps. This was over 3 or 4 years ago when I first contacted him and I haven't looked back. Steve loves tubes and tube circuitry and it clearly shows in his work and the way he talks about what he can do for your amp. I've had two specific projects he's been apart of, my Fender Twin Rewire and the construction of my very own model to my specs called 'Tempest'. When I first brought my Fender twin to him I was just looking for some repair work. Some friends of mine in the music community here in Portland warned me that he could make my amp sound like it never had before so be prepared for greatness. Steve not only fixed my amp but completely hand wired it for me drastically changing the sound from cold and uninspiring to a warm, punchy, clear monster with detailed highs and a huge controlled low end. I was playing a Fender Twin Reissue amp that was wired with a big old pcm board. Steve gutted my amp and rewired it by hand and just like that I had a new amp similar to the way they used to be built by Fender. You might not think that rewiring an amp can't do a whole lot to the sound of the amp but you're wrong. Additionally, he built the amp to my playing style and specs by tailoring the EQ section to my semi-hollow body guitar. I am a musician, sound engineer and session musician with a huge need to have a signature sound that speaks to me and the people I'm playing to whether it be live or in the studio. With the transformation my Twin went through, I was instantly more inspired than I had ever had been in all of my years of playing. I owe that to Steve and his attention to crafting an amp that worked with the sound I was trying to achieve. I was so thrilled with the way that my Twin turned out that I went back a year later wanting him to build me a practice amp. That quickly morphed into him building me my own signature amp that is now my main go-to amp. The Twin I still use all the time at my studio for recording purposes and also outdoor gigs where I need a little more power. We named the new Synaptic amp 'Tempest' and it's constructed like a tank and looks and sounds absolutely amazing. Steve designed the schematic to work with my style of playing again and also built the speaker cab that goes with it. Details such as lots of clean headroom, a very characteristic EQ section and a buffered FX loop were just some of the many versatile features found on this amp. Love firing this thing up every time I play. I just couldn't be happier with what Steve is able to achieve for me every time he works on projects for me. I've tried to spread the word as much as I can to other guitarists looking for a tube freak that can morph their current amps into inspirational tools. Steve's super attentive, great to communicate with and his prices are more than fair for the amount of work you get. What's very important is that he can turn things around for you pretty quickly and if you're a gigging musician you know how important that is to have someone that can get it done fast. If you're serious about your sound and you need repair work, a mod or a new amp, do yourself a favor and contact Steve. He's the best in the business.

I needed my iPhone repaired . I stopped by their place they weren't open , I tried to call they…read moredidn't answer I requested two services from their website and all they did was send me an email that they would get to me when they can . I think this is extremely bad service. And I took my repair request someplace else, I will never use I solutionpros

My boy Matt here really outdid himself! My phone was in terrible shape after I had cracked it; the…read morecamera was exposed and everything. The screen wouldn't even respond to my touch. I took it to iSolution Pros where Matt gave me a time to come and pick it up. When I went back to pick it up, the screen was replaced and wonderful but still not responding to my touch. However, Matt was dedicated to finding the cause of this problem, and after much tinkering, he figured it out and fixed the issue. Not only that, but he also placed a screen protector on top of the screen. All of this for the great price of $70. I'm so glad I went to iSolution Pros :^)

Fixed my KitchenAid dishwasher quickly. He kept me informed on arrival times and charged a very…read morereasonable rate. I didn't think this quality of service could be found anymore. Don't hesitate to call Greg. You'll be glad you did. Wanda

Greg will not give me an invoice for the work he did on my washer. I paid him $440 to change a…read moresoundboard. I need an invoice as it was under warranty . He obviously doesnt care if I get reimbursed or not because he already got paid.

Deny can over today to fix my TV. It had black lines on the right side. He was on time! He knew…read moreright away how to fix it. He took the TV apart, lots of screws! Took out the bad part. Put it back together, and Hooray its fixed! He was here 35 minutes and it was $85.00! He has a great personality! If I need it fixed again I will call him first!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!

My wife's MacBook Pro screen broke and Joshua from Nerdbard was awesome. He replaced it and was…read moregood to go in 3 days. Great job and reasonable price.

Great local business! Saved me a huge headache! I recently purchased a brand new Lenovo from…read moreStaples. Because I was moving, the new laptop got packed away before even coming out of the box. A month later I started up the new Lenovo and the screen immediately began to glitch. My new machine was defective right out of the box. I took it back to Staples thinking it would be a simple exchange. It was not. Their story policy did not all for the return/exchange as i missed the return window for electronics. Staples tried to bring the machine up but the defective monitor did not allow for and repair/diagnosis. Rats! But the machine was still under factory warranty. I placed a trouble ticket on the Lenovo website and was assigned a case on February 2, 2021. I waited about two weeks, thinking I would at least have a follow-up message about my machine. I replied to the email with my case number asking for an estimate. I use my laptop for my writing gig on the side (and to post these Yelp reviews!) Bottom line, I needed to get back on the web ASAP. I frequent Topsham where this unassuming little shop is located on the second floor of suite 2 in Topsham Fair Mall and thought, I'll check it out. I was impressed by the cozy waiting room, masks were being enforced due to covid, and social distance measures were put into place, clear dividers were used to shield customers and staff. I sat down with owner/head tech Josh who specializes in Lenovos. He was sympathetic to my plight and said Lenovo will probably never get back to me, so he offered to take over my repair claim and with his magic connections he'd give them a call. WHAT A RELEIF! I was able to unload my headache and put it in the hands of a professional repair tech who has over 15 years experience in the industry. Mr. Mason provided top-notch customer service, he really empathized with my plight. I trust my machine is in good hands. Skip the big box, check out the Nerd Barn for computer, phone, tablet, etc. repair needs.

I bought a BCS 722 with a sickle bar attachment that I have had some mechanical issues with…read more Because the owner knows I depend on this machine as more than a weekend warrior, he has been awesome in regards to warranty and service on this machine. Very pleased with this dealership.

Brought in my computer to add a video card. Was worried since it was the day before Christmas, but…read morethey took it right in, had it done in an hour or so. Cleaned all the dust and stuff out, too. Told me I might need a $10 part, which I did end up needing. Very helpful, smart guy. Would totally recommend.

Pat is wonderful, hard working and honest. He upgraded my electrical service from 100 to 200 amp,…read moredid all the electrical in my new addition. He also set up the electrical for my hot tub. His expertise and professionalism are second to none. He took time to point out things that he believed needed attention, updating outlets and fixtures. It is so nice to have someone who is dependable and trustworthy.