The Retro Directory

Swallow Amusement Machines

Havant, Hampshire

Swallow Amusement Machines (Havant, Hampshire) supplies new and reclaimed spare parts, PCBs and components for arcade, fruit and pinball machines, offers coin-mech reprogramming and on-site arcade programming, and sells used amusement machines across the UK. Established 1977, online ordering (UK only) with collection by appointment.

Synth Repairs in Hertfordshire - Plasma Music Limited

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead-based Plasma Music Ltd (Alex Bhinder) provides specialist synth and electronic instrument repairs and restoration — including vintage synthesiser servicing, keyboard contact replacement and a long-life 'Live Forever' backup battery mod — plus valve amp servicing/valve changes, bespoke music electronics and a recording studio. Mail‑in or drop‑off repairs accepted.

Time Travel Audio, Vintage Audio Equipment, Components & Servicing, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |

Inverkeithing, Fife

Time Travel Audio (Edinburgh/Inverkeithing) is a specialist vintage-audio workshop and online shop offering restored vintage amplifiers, NOS valves, components and custom builds. Services include valve testing & matching, amplifier restoration and servicing, custom effects pedals and pedal-board fabrication. They stock Fender, Marshall, Ampeg and other vintage kit, sell a wide range of components (Sprague caps, germanium transistors, enclosures) and provide UK shipping; visits are by appointment.

TVM Audio Visual | Electronics Repair 12b Ironstone Close Brixworth NN6 9PD 01604 766704 or 01604 648132

Brixworth, Northamptonshire

TVM Audio Visual is a Northamptonshire workshop specialising in repair and restoration of vintage audio and general electronics. Services include valve amp (guitar/PA) servicing, record player/turntable and audio restoration, pro-audio and rack-gear repairs, TV/monitor and video equipment servicing, IT product and amateur radio repairs. Operated from a Brixworth workshop with on-site visits available.

Vintage Guitar Amplifier Repairs & Restorations | Amp Tech Cardiff

Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff-based specialist repairing and restoring vintage valve guitar amplifiers (1950s–1990s). Offers mechanical and period-accurate cosmetic restorations, free evaluations, and buys/sells vintage amps including British and American makes such as Vox, Marshall, Fender and Selmer.

Vintage Synth Audio Repairs | Custom Audio Designs

Petersfield, Hampshire

Custom Audio Designs Ltd (Petersfield) offers professional repair, maintenance and restoration services for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and studio audio equipment from the 1970s–1990s. They handle a wide range of makes and models, provide modifications and spare parts, and also supply acoustic consultancy and soundproofing products.

Vintage Watch Fever

UK-based independent watchmaker specialising in servicing, restoration and overhaul of vintage and luxury watches. Services include full mechanical and quartz overhauls, case refurbishment and rhodium plating, dial/hand relume and restoration, crystal and crown replacement, water-resistance testing and parts sourcing. Also sells restored vintage watches and spare watch parts.

Vintage Watch Repair London & UK | Clock Clinic

Putney, London

Putney-based specialists in vintage and antique watch and clock repair. Appointment-only retail and workshop offering full overhauls, dial and case restoration, battery and glass replacement, bracelet work and conservation. Accepts postal repairs across the UK and offers collection/delivery for larger clocks.

Yamaha Piano & Keyboard Repairs UK - Surrey Amps - Pro Audio repair

West Molesey, Surrey

Surrey Amps (aka The Amp Hospital) is a Surrey‑based pro‑audio specialist repairing and restoring vintage and modern professional audio equipment. Services include valve and solid‑state amplifier repair and restoration (Marshall, Ampeg, Fender, Randall, etc.), Yamaha digital piano and keyboard servicing (Clavinova, Motif, Tyros, PSR series), speaker reconing, transformer rewinds, PCB manufacture/repair and supply of OEM parts. They operate a workshop in West Molesey and offer collection/delivery and an online parts shop.