Classic Valve Design
We specialize in unique designs as well as repairs, upgrades and modifications of existing vintage beauties.

We also have experience re-tubing, repairing and modifying many brands of guitar amplifiers, including Peavey, Marshall, Fender, HiWatt, VOX, Laney, Yorkville, Traynor and countless store-brands.

Don't hesitate to contact us for an honest assessment and estimate regarding a custom build or modification. Great audio can be more affordable than you think!



Our Labour/Consult Rates


(these prices are in CAD unless otherwise noted)


Estimates: $60 for the first piece, $40 for each additional piece on the same visit. Non-refundable and covers diagnostic and cleaning/alignment services. This is due up front. Credited towards your repair should you go ahead with the estimate. Commercial gear only.

DIY/Kit Built Equipment Estimates: $80 for the first piece, $60 for each additional piece on the same visit. Non-refundable and covers diagnostic and cleaning/alignment services. This is due up front. Credited towards your repair should you go ahead with the estimate.

Consultation Fee: $50/hr. for design services. $10 per email for "Above and Beyond" normal customer support. Consultation rates in USD for all non-Canadian customers.

Standard Shop Labour Rate: $85/hr. + parts. $60 minimum labour charge ($80 minimum for DIY/Kit built equipment) and $20 minimum parts charge (if applicable).

Specialized Service Shop Labour Rate: $100/hr. + parts. Things like TUBE equipment, custom work, some professional gear, modifications, repairing DIY gear, kit assembly and having to reverse-engineer a schematic where manuals cannot be found or obtained.
(NOTE: We will assemble a commercial kit for you for a flat rate ($200 to $400 + missing parts (they all have), depending on complexity), but we do NOT build items from schematics purchased or found on the web or in books unless it's specifically marked open-source - that is copyright violation and intellectual property theft. We are a business and the build will be for commercial use [we would build it to sell to you for labour and parts])

Tube Testing Service: $30 for up to 10 tubes. $2.50 per tube additional over 10 tubes.

Bias/Balance Tube Power Amplifiers: $60 flat rate.

Tube Amplifier Checkup: $100. Includes tube testing, re-bias if applicable, inspection and measurement of health of critical components. Written report included with any applicable recommendations.

TV's, Monitors, Computers, CD Players, Digital Gear, Tape Decks, DVD/BluRay: We Do Not Service, sorry.

Low End Consumer Gear (typically bought at a big-box store): We Do Not Service, sorry.

* Unusual Repairs or Mods May Be Considered Specialized Work. Contact for Confirmation *

** Repairs are covered by a 90-day replaced parts and labour warranty **


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