Blackstar Amp Service
Blackstar Amp Service & Repair
We’re pleased to say we are a Blackstar approved service repair centre meaning we have access to up to date schematics and service documents.
We can repair all Blackstar amps including valve and transistor from the small HT series right the way.
Popular repairs include Blackstar heads and combo units.
The most common form of Blackstar amp repairs:
-Broken Pots
-Crackling pots
-Damaged jacks
-Hums & Crackles (caused by dry joints, leaking capacitors)
-Blown Elements
-Played too loud and let out some smoke
-Rarely it’s human error – We try to understand how you use the kit and offer suggestions for best results

Amps are dangerous inside!!!!
Amplifiers contain dangerous voltages and users are not recommended to start prodding around inside. We have had many amps in over the years where a video clip on ‘repairing amps’ is used and often creates many more faults. For many people their guitar amp is their tool to earning money, and needs to be carefully repaired and looked after. If you are unsure, do not touch it and call us!
What our Customers Say
Great work on my very ancient D50. Switches replaced, transisters smaller than... read moreGreat work on my very ancient D50. Switches replaced, transisters smaller than a grain of rice sorted, on-time and on budget. Brilliant read less
Steve1 month agoI took my 20+ year old solid state Ampeg bass amp (B50-R)... read moreI took my 20+ year old solid state Ampeg bass amp (B50-R) here after it developed a crackle and volume issues. The online booking system was fantastic, prices were very clear and fair. Everything went smoothly and the amp was repaired within a week and working perfectly again. Very happy. Great service. Would recommend read less
james3 months agoMy Yamaha MOXF8 keyboard had a problem with the power cutting out... read moreMy Yamaha MOXF8 keyboard had a problem with the power cutting out sometimes with no warning, which had gone on for years but seemed to be getting a bit worse. In addition, more recently, sometimes the sound would cut out or would suddenly get louder on its own. I would then have to lightly bang on the casing for the volume to come back. Finally, after an embarrassing episode in church when the power cut out during Mass right in the middle of a hymn, I knew it was about time I fixed it (you think!).Anyway, I took it to Sickamps, booked an emergency repair service, and in less than 24 hrs Chris had identified the fault fixed it, sent me an email report detailing how he had identified the fault, what he had done to fix it, how he had cleaned out and lubricated the insides and how he had tested the repair to ensure it was working perfectly. I drove down to their workshop and picked up the keyboard from a smiling and very pleasant Chris, who further explained everything and even showed me the pictures he had taken of the cause of the problem. I was impressed by his excellent customer service and technical expertise.As soon as I got home, I took my MOXF8 out of its keyboard bag and set it up, and it sounded great, but something else seemed different about it. Then it hit me. It looked newer and better than before, and then I realised that Chris had also detail cleaned the entire outside casing of the keyboard and the keys, etc., without even mentioning it. I can't stop smiling. Chris, if you ever read this review, thank you very much for your outstandingly good work and outstandingly good customer service, and from now on, I will try and keep my MOXF8 as clean and pristine as you have made it. read less
Peter3 months agoChris was great and fixed my yamaha keyboard (loud key issue) within... read moreChris was great and fixed my yamaha keyboard (loud key issue) within a few days for a great price. The website is really useful for tracking progress of the work being done to your instrument. Would 100% recommend to all. read less
Chris8 months agoChris provides the highest quality services,taking my old 59 Binson over next... read moreChris provides the highest quality services,taking my old 59 Binson over next week.Repaired our Blues deluxe this week and it sounds great.Highest recommendations from meThanks again ChrisBest regardsTony read less
Tony8 months agoI had my Pioneer DJ equipment serviced, great communication, very professional service... read moreI had my Pioneer DJ equipment serviced, great communication, very professional service and a good price too. Highly recommend anyone who needs music or DJ equipment serviced or fixed. read less
Andy9 months agoDropped my dead 20 y/old bass amp in to be sorted. Not... read moreDropped my dead 20 y/old bass amp in to be sorted. Not only was it repaired and working again but they even cleaned up the pots and other components too. Now sounds like it did when new.Quick repair, efficient service and friendly with it.Highly recommended! read less
Carl10 months agoJust had my 2 trusty valve combos serviced by Chris for the... read moreJust had my 2 trusty valve combos serviced by Chris for the first time and they sound better than ever. Brilliant service as usual from Sickamps! read less
John10 months agoThe guys at Sickamps went above and beyond to repair damaged input... read moreThe guys at Sickamps went above and beyond to repair damaged input ports on my Epifani UL 502 600w amp.Chris at Sickamps was determined to get the schematics from Epifani to make a repair using a well made Fender part.Not only is Chris an excellent technician but is a great guy, extremely courteous, professional and very welcoming.I will always use Sickamps for any future repairs. Thank you so much Chris. read less
Dave10 months ago