Anyone restoring old Valve Radios in Galway?

Owldshtok · 09-11-2009 02:28AM #1

Got an old Pye been meaning to have done for ages.I heard there's somewhere in Dublin,would prefer if there was someone reliable nearby..

Madame Razz · 09-11-2009 10:46AM

Maybe call into Hynes on Dominic street a few doors down from the Galway arms, looks like they've been there years and would probably be able to help you out/point you in the direction of somebody who could. I would imagine any slightly older repairs person could fix up something like that no bother. You could always ask in O Connors too. I do know a place down in the south of the country that could sort you out but I suspect that's not much good to you:)

(I hope Hynes is still there....I haven't really looked lately:o)

bloo · 09-11-2009 11:15AM

I dont know if they do radios, but there is a audio sales/hire place on Sandy Road (sorry cant remember the name right now) that might be able to help.

They have a repair guy that works from there who fixes up guitar amps. He did a good job on my old valve bass amp so might well be able to work with valve radios, although probably just the electronics.
I have his mobile if you want to give that a try.

Owldshtok · 10-11-2009 07:29PM

bloo wrote: »

I dont know if they do radios, but there is a audio sales/hire place on Sandy Road (sorry cant remember the name right now) that might be able to help.

They have a repair guy that works from there who fixes up guitar amps. He did a good job on my old valve bass amp so might well be able to work with valve radios, although probably just the electronics.
I have his mobile if you want to give that a try.

Thanks bloo,think I know the place you mean,might try that.Meanwhile someone I met has told me about a tech in GMIT who does this for a hobby.

Thargor · 10-11-2009 11:32PM

Please post before/after pics if you get it done Owldshtok.

Tom Ghostwood · 11-11-2009 03:30PM

There is a tech in GMIT art college. His name is Shay. He works in the Galway Film Centre part of the college. 091 770748.

dec25532 · 11-11-2009 09:14PM

Have an old Dansette radio in the attic. Think it dates back to the 'sixties. There is still a meg out of it (in that it switches on) but it is hard hear anything when turning the dial. Wonder if this GMIT chap could do something with it?

ArraMusha · 11-11-2009 09:20PM

The PYE is a classic alright.
I'd advise getting the internals of an old radio (if your handy with a soldering iron) and move the parts across. I did a nice job on one a few years ago.

With some dim yellow LED's around the receiver dial, it keeps the old classic look and operates really well. Kind of functional furniture. Aye.:)

Anyone restoring old Valve Radios in Galway?

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