Tonefinders — Guitars, Amps, Repair

ORRINGTON, MAINE

VISITS BY APPOINTMENT

Tonefinders, with a magnifying glass for the O. Guitars, Amps, Repair.

Tone is as unique as you are.

Guitars, tube amps, and the hands-on work that makes them yours. Setups, repairs, and used gear in Orrington, Maine.

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GUITAR SETUPSFRETWORK & ELECTRONICSTUBE AMP REPAIRUSED GEAR

01 / REPAIRS & SERVICE

Built around
your sound.

From a setup that makes your guitar feel right to finding the fault in a favorite tube amp, the work starts with your gear and what you need from it.

Tell me about your project
01Guitar setups

Action, intonation, neck relief, and the small adjustments that help a guitar play the way you want it to.

  • Action & intonation
  • Neck relief
  • Restringing
02Fretwork & instrument repair

Fret leveling, crowning, and polishing, plus acoustic and electric repair projects discussed individually. Bring the buzz, dead spot, or playability problem.

  • Level, crown & polish
  • Playability
  • Acoustic repairs
03Pickups & electronics

Pickup swaps, wiring work, and troubleshooting for the crackle, cutout, or complete silence between your strings and the amplifier.

  • Pickup installation
  • Wiring & controls
  • Fault finding
04Tube amplifiers

Diagnostics and repair for tube amps, including component replacement, noisy controls, reverb issues, and vintage amp projects.

  • Diagnostics
  • Service & repair
  • Vintage tube amps

Every project is different. Get in touch to discuss the work and arrange a visit.

02 / AT THE BENCH WITH BEN

From the workbench.
Back to the music.

A few repair projects from the workbench. Different gear, different faults, the same curiosity about what makes it tick.

VINTAGE TUBE AMP

Sano 160R

A tube-amp repair project brought back to making music.

REPAIR & REVIVAL
AMPLIFIER SERVICE

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

Reverb-tray replacement, filter capacitors, and a little maintenance.

REVERB & SERVICE
GUITAR ELECTRONICS

D’Angelico

Tracing a no-output fault and repairing the onboard electronics.

FROM SILENCE TO SOUND

03 / THE REVERB SHOP

Find us on Reverb

Find your next
favorite.

Used guitars, amplifiers, and the occasional interesting find. Visit the Tonefinders Reverb shop for current listings, availability, and pricing.

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04 / LET’S TALK GEAR

What’s on
your bench?

A guitar that needs some attention?
An amp with a mystery noise?
Start with a conversation.

Email Ben tonefinders207@gmail.com

Orrington, Maine · Visits by appointment

Before you swing by.

Can I drop in?

Visits and drop-offs are by appointment. Get in touch first so we can arrange a time.

What should I include in my message?

The make and model, what’s happening, and what you’d like done. Photos and a short description of when the problem occurs are helpful.

Where can I see what’s for sale?

Follow the shop link to Tonefinders on Reverb. That’s where you’ll find current listings and their prices.