I'll second that. Walter gifted me an old Perreaux that had a funky channel. I was able to get it fixed for about $100 plus labor and I'll tell you it was a great decision. There's no way I could have gotten a comparable amp for what I put into it. I'm actually thinking of putting a little more into it and having it completely recapped, because again, even if it's a couple hundred bucks it would still be worth it.