March 24, 2025

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Bringing a Bose L1 Compact System Back to Life for David Brooks

David Brooks (name changed), a live performer in Oxford, reached out to Computer Assistance when his Bose L1 Compact PA system started cutting out during gigs. This portable system is a favorite for solo artists, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was ready to fix it. We identified the problem: several capacitors […]

Repairing a Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer for Emily Harper

Emily Harper (name changed), a synth enthusiast from Oxford, brought her Roland Juno-60 to Computer Assistance when it started producing distorted sounds and losing presets. This 1980s synth is a studio legend, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was eager to restore it. We traced the issue to failing capacitors in the […]

Restoring a Fender Twin Reverb for Michael Evans

Michael Evans (name changed), a guitarist from Oxford, came to Computer Assistance with a problem: his Fender Twin Reverb amplifier was producing a loud hum and cutting out mid-performance. This 1960s classic deserved better, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was ready to help. We opened the Twin Reverb and found the […]

Fixing a Yamaha MG12XU Mixer for Sarah Thompson

When Sarah Thompson (name changed) brought her Yamaha MG12XU mixing console to Computer Assistance in Oxford, she was worried her live gigs were done. The mixer, a staple for her band’s performances, had developed crackling audio and unresponsive channels—a nightmare for any sound engineer. Our team at Computer Assistance, located at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, […]

Reviving a Vintage Marshall Amplifier for James Carter

At Computer Assistance, we’ve been fixing audio equipment in Oxford for over 28 years, and nothing beats the thrill of bringing a classic back to life. Recently, James Carter (name changed for privacy) brought us his beloved Marshall JCM800 amplifier—a 1980s icon that had powered countless gigs but was now silent. James noticed distorted sound […]