The Retro Directory

Electric Music Instrument Repairs

Northampton

Specialist repairer of electronic musical instruments based near Northampton. Over 40 years’ experience servicing and restoring keyboards, synthesisers, electronic organs, electric pianos, amps, mixers and effects. Offers workshop and on-site repairs (home, studio, school, church), has many spare parts available and a Central London collection/delivery point.

Electrofix Bristol - Home Page

Blackwood, Caerphilly

Appointment-only specialist workshop for vintage audio based in South Wales (Blackwood). Electrofix has offered repair, servicing and sales since 1985 with a particular focus on Technics SL-1200/1210 turntable servicing and general turntable/hi‑fi repairs. Bookings are by online form or phone.

Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Elevator Sound - Synthesiser, Drum Machine & Eurorack Modular Store

Bristol, Bristol

Elevator Sound is a Bristol-based specialist shop and online retailer of synthesizers, drum machines and Eurorack modular gear. They stock new, ex-demo and second‑hand instruments and modules (including classic-name manufacturers), run workshops and local events, and operate a walk-in store at 74 Stokes Croft with nationwide shipping from the UK site.

Equipment Repair | Music Room London | SE14 London

London, London

Music Room London (The Old Library, SE14) is a rehearsal studio and grassroots music venue that also runs an on‑site equipment repair workshop. They service PA speakers, mixers (including DJ mixers), turntables, guitar and bass amplifiers, pianos and keyboards — and will assess vintage audio gear (parts sourcing may be limited). Repairs charged from £85/hour (incl. VAT); completed equipment receives a complimentary PAT test.

Essex Amp Repairs | 01376 502160

Witham, Essex

Witham-based specialist workshop repairing, restoring and modifying guitar amplifiers and vintage hi‑fi equipment. Essex Amp Repairs handles valve/tube and solid‑state amps, offers guitar set‑ups and pickup/install work, and is an authorised service partner for several boutique amplifier brands. Open to the public on weekdays at Unit 38 of the Freebournes Industrial Estate.

Evercade | Official Website | Retro Games Consoles

Evercade (Blaze Entertainment Ltd) produces cartridge-based retro gaming consoles and officially licensed collections of classic games. The range includes handheld and home units (Alpha, EXP-R, VS-R, Nexus, SuperPocket, etc.), regularly released multi-game cartridges and a direct online shop with pre-orders for new hardware and collections. Ideal for collectors and players seeking authentic, plug-and-play retro gaming experiences.

Four Quarters - Arcade Package | Newcastle | Last Night of Freedom

Newcastle upon Tyne

Four Quarters is a retro gaming bar on Dean Street in Newcastle offering over 20 classic arcade machines and free-to-use console booths. Suitable for groups and events, packages typically include a private console booth, arcade tokens and drink tokens — plus themed cocktails, pizzas and party hire options.

Free Repair Service – DIY Chris

Sinking Spring

DIY Chris is a US-based retro computer specialist focusing on repair, restoration and parts for 1980s–90s systems. Services include a free repair offer for select Commodore models (C64/C128/C16/Plus‑4), paid diagnostics and repairs for a wide range of vintage computers and consoles, and an Amiga 500/600/1200 recapping service. The site also runs an online shop selling replica drives, ROM/PLA/SID replacements and related components, and handles shipping for repairs and orders.

Game Boy / Game Boy Game Catridge Repairs – RepairCapital

RepairCapital is a UK-based repair shop operating a Shopify store that offers mail-in repairs for handheld consoles and controllers. Their listing includes Game Boy (GBC/GBA) and game cartridge save-battery replacement services (also listing SNES/N64 cartridge batteries), plus Joy‑Con stick drift repairs and Hall‑effect upgrades for Nintendo Switch controllers. They sell parts and offer a minimum 12-month warranty on services.

Game Chasing: The Retro Hut, Southampton - MoeGamer

Southampton

The Retro Hut is an independent retro games shop in Southampton selling and buying preowned consoles, boxed computer games and loose cartridges across systems from the 1980s–1990s (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Amiga, Dreamcast) through to later preowned platforms (PS2/PS3, Xbox 360). The small, well‑organised store also stocks vinyl, collectible cards, toys and board games. Located at 48 Shirley Rd, the shop accepts trade‑ins and is described as open most days (10:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays).