Tube Amp Diagnostics I & II Combined – Save $100

Event Organizer: Specimen Products
Organizer Email: info@specimenproducts.com
Event Phone: 773.489.4830

Event Status: Upcoming

Categories: Tube Amp & Electronics Building

Dates and Times:

• Sept 30 & Oct 1
  September 30, 2017 - October 1, 2017
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Nov 11 & 12
  November 11, 2017 - November 12, 2017
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Event Venue: CHICAGO SCHOOL OF GUITAR MAKING

Description: [T]his intensive seminar combines two outstanding courses at a savings, offering a complete and invaluable overview of the information necessary to delve into the world of tube amp diagnostics, repairs and modifications on one's own, from the standpoint of the amp repair professional. The diagnostics and repair of a tube amp is perhaps equal parts science and art - there are very few places to learn it and few masters of the craft willing to divulge their hard won secrets.  This seminar offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals and more advanced techniques of the art and craft of tube amp diagnostics and repair with a master amp technician. This class represents more than just the keys to a vocational opportunity – here’s a chance to learn from one of the best in the business. Tube Amp Diagnostics & Repair I students gain a broad understanding of tube amp circuitry and troubleshooting and learn closely guarded trade secrets. Lectures and demonstrations supplement the course materials. The demonstrations will range from emergency repairs to full restoration.  Options for the scope of repairs are disclosed.  Suggested tools and materials for an emergency repair kit will be outlined. Tube Amp Diagnostics & Repair II - Advanced Techniques students will learn to use an oscilloscope in conjunction with a signal generator in addition to decibel meters and frequency counters to modify tone.  This course focuses on tube theory; to determine wattage, tube parameters, and how to get the most out of diagnostic equipment. Fine details of sound will be demonstrated, explained and discussed. Modifications, advanced implementation of effects systems and pro audio interfacing will round out the curriculum. Registrations are limited to 8 students. Topics Diagnostics I

• Safety rules and how to safely discharge an amp
• Preliminary testing
• Digital voltmeter test functions
• Breaking down the circuit into basic sections and the Scientific Method
• Block diagram of the basic sections of an amplifier
• The order of power supply function
• The order of “signal flow” from wall outlet to tubes, and from guitar signal to speaker
• Repair vs. restoration
• Emergency repair preparedness

Diagnostics II

• Reading advanced schematic diagrams
• Deep signal flow
• Advanced testing
• Oscilloscope functions
• Tone modifications
• Decibel meter test functions
• Pro audio interfacing
• Repair vs. restoration
• Emergency repair preparedness

Fee Course fee: $1289*  Tuition includes lecture/demonstrations with Q and A. The student will receive the Amp Diagnostics I & II handbooks with valuable reference materials and course information. A catered lunch and refreshments included and are served each day. *An early registration discount may apply. Instructors Kye Kennedy  Kye brings decades of experience as an amp and stage technician working for an impressive roster of clientele in Nashville, the mid-south and around the globe. Kye  teaches Amp Diagnostics exclusively at the Chicago School of Guitar Making. His extraordinary amp diagnostics curriculum is well thought out and lucid. Yair  Erez Yair is a principle amp technician for Specimen Guitar Shop.  He builds custom tube amplifiers, working closely with Ian Schneller for the Specimen Custom shop. Yair studied tube amp diagnostics and repair under Kye Kennedy.

Ian Schneller is the founder and chief instructor of the Chicago School of Guitar Making. With over 800 handmade instruments bearing his Specimen name, he brings a wellspring of knowledge to the classroom with the mission of perpetuating the tradition of handcraft and design innovation. He has shown his work in a variety of museums around the country and is a faculty member of the Sculpture Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

How to Register: You can register for any of our classes online, by phone or in person. By Phone  (773) 489 - 4830  Call us if you prefer to register over the phone with your credit card. We will send you a confirmation via email, or by snail mail if you prefer. Online Make your selection of the class dates you wish to attend in Available Dates, column on the upper right of this page and click ENROLL NOW. Enter the required information and then proceed to pay by clicking the Paypal button. NOTE: It is NOT necessary to have a Paypal account to use their service. Choose your payment method.  Your payment receipt will appear. Your registration confirmation will be emailed to you. In Person Register during business hours and enroll using cash, credit card, or a personal check. Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 12 – 7, Saturday: 12 – 5 Map our location Accommodations: Click Here for a list of nearby places to stay during seminars, along with transportation information.