Amplifiers Plus

08/09/2026

I've been repairing some wonderful vintage amps for a customer in Waterloo Region. Great 60s VOX AC30 amps; one in rare Fawn colour, some great older black Fender amps, Magnatones, and Marshall amps. And a rare Hiwatt 2 x 12" combo 50 watt Custom amp.

08/09/2026

Hi to everyone. As you may know, when we left Cambridge, I was hoping to retire and shut down my business, Amplifiers Plus.

I did keep Amplifiers Plus running, although very part time. I have continued with repairs for various customers since 2023.
I have now decided I will be re-opening Amplifiers Plus full time again. This will be happening this autumn. My shop will still be up here on the Bruce Peninsula, but I will offer customers several drop off points around Southwestern Ontario, to leave their amps for repair. I will get them as deliveries here to my shop, repair them and then return them to the drop off point. I will be doing most of the delivery driving myself, so rest assured, your amp will be safe.

I want to make this as easy for customers as I can, and although I will not be local to any of you there, I am happy with the drop off locations I am choosing. I will also be happy to text, email or call with customers for any inquiries.

I will be working jointly with MacKinnon Guitars in Kitchener; Ryan is a great guitar tech, and we will be coordinating deliveries together. MacKinnon Guitars is one of the drop off points for amp repairs. Anyone needing repair to fine acoustic or vintage guitars, I suggest contacting Ryan. For amp repair drop off, there is a page on his website to schedule a time.

Once again, I want to thank all the great customers from over the years. I started in 1991, and I repaired many, many amps for my customers. I hope to see most, if not all, of you again.

I have realized my passion for work is with guitar and bass amplifiers. I love getting them on the bench and making them work again. There is nothing better for electric guitar and bass players than a properly operating amplifier. Having a reliable piece of gear is very satisfying to the musician, and I will retain my high standards of quality repair.
My email is [email protected]. Please contact me any time.
I will be ramping up from now until sometime in October, to again be repairing full time.

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04/20/2025

Hi everyone. As I have taken a full time position with Bruce Anchor Cruises here in Tobermory, I have decided to go very part time with repairs here. I am disappointed that my customers did not follow me, as I did set up convenient drop off locations in Southwestern Ontario. I am still repairing guitar and bass amplifiers. Please see my website for details. I’m looking forward to working with Bruce Anchor Cruises doing maintenance on their motels, cottages, and boats. Thanks again to all my past customers.

12/05/2024

HI everyone. I just want to let all of you know I am still up and running here, and I am getting more drop of places around Ontario every month. I currently have 1 in Kitchener, 1 in Simcoe, 1 in Brampton, and the stores I still service.
The stores are Long and McQuade in Burlington, Long and McQuade in Owen Sound, Axe N Music in Walkerton, and Ernie King Music in Goderich.
I have just got another drop off point in Kitchener as well. Chicopee area.

Please contact me by email with any repair inquiries. Thanks again to everyone who has supported me and continues to send repairs my way. Please see my website for more details.

Rich

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09/18/2023

Hi, just letting everyone know Amps Plus is up and running again, and I will get your amp repaired properly for you. I am up on the Bruce Peninsula now, but I do have drop off and pick up points in Kitchener, Burlington and Owen Sound. Please see my website for further details.

03/20/2023

Hi to everyone. As many of you know I was considering retiring from the repair business, and moving on to other things. I have since decided I will continue Amplifiers Plus as a part-time business, after I get moved and settled in to our new home on the Bruce Peninsula. I expect to be starting with repairs again sometime later in August or early September, 2023. My website will have all the details. Spread the word for me, I am NOT shutting down.

08/30/2022

New hours here, Monday to Thursday 10-5 and Friday 10-4. I will be off all recognized holiday days and will be taking some Fridays and Mondays off. Best to email or call before you come in.

03/23/2020

Hi to all my customers. Everything has been going well for me here in this new location. I am going to stay open throughout this virus thing; I work alone here, and my inter-actions with customers is minimal. Please call ahead when either delivering or picking up a repair, and I will be ready for you when you arrive. I will be installing a door bell at the front for times when I will be in the back of the shop, with the front door locked, during business hours. Thanks for everyone's support. I appreciate it. Let's keep the music playing during this time.