Sydney amp tec and bass player extraordinaire, Vito Portolesi, is a bit on the ropes at the moment, after 25 years of doing top quality repair work at reasonable prices for working musicians in the back room of Gallin's (et al)in Annandale he's having to find new premises. Will keep you posted with his new workshop details as they cometo hand.
In the meantime he's still open for repair work for the next 2 weeks and is selling s couple of bass heads to try to cover expenses.
Sunn 1200s hybrid, $500
Peavey Mark III which he rebuilt, $300
He can still be contacted on his work phone 9550 3213
Vito amp repairs moving - grab a bargain
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Re: Vito amp repairs moving - grab a bargain
that seems a great price on the Sunn
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Re: Vito amp repairs moving - grab a bargain
Have started receiving condolence messages on my FB feed this morning. It seems he suffered a heart attack.
RIP Vito
RIP Vito

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Re: Vito amp repairs moving - grab a bargain
Thank you for sharing, very sad. Great guy and a great tech - sadly missed. RIP
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And a great player too. Leaves a big hole in the Sydney scene that Vito is gone. RIP.
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I just read this on FB too. 

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RIP
I live half way across the country but I have heard his name mentioned many many times with regards to top quality repairs.
I live half way across the country but I have heard his name mentioned many many times with regards to top quality repairs.
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