Pedro1020 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Ok, since many guitar shops (in High Wycombe) have dissapeared...except for Paradiddles which is an ok place for strings & the owner Phil always is nice to deal with. I was wondering, is there any good luthiers/bass techs in the buckinghamshire area? I need a complete set up for my bass, professionally and (thanks to Warwick.de) would be good if they are keen with warwicks & had the (warwick) equip to setup with, incase your asking I had no care kit since I bought it second hand and apparently you need the required truss rod tool to adjust the truss rod esp to take the lighter gauge Im placing on. I'm not willing to take the chance of me doing it Thanx in advance peeps Pedro Edited January 27, 2008 by Pedro1020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I knew there was a luthiers thread somewhere..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I always hear good things about Andy Viccars (sp?) work. Based in MK. His name is on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 +100 for Andy Viccars based in West Bletchley (Milton Keynes) - Top bloke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 [quote name='King Tut' post='129033' date='Jan 28 2008, 01:11 AM']+100 for Andy Viccars based in West Bletchley (Milton Keynes) - Top bloke![/quote] I think I may meet this guy sounds a geniune bloke. lol you do realise I have to rely on a bus until I pass my drivers test so Milton Keynes might take time for me to get there...I feel disappointed there aint a luthier local to me...or even better a yellow pages ad where the guy comes to you! how great would that be.. I think I may stick to the guy at Reading (Guitar Works) He did setups for my other instruments and noticed a few things I missed he seems reliable plus Guitar Works has given their word for a refund if damage whilst in maintenence Cheers for the suggested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I went to collage in Wycombe a long long time a go, many lunch breaks were spent in Percy Priors, has it closed down.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 [quote name='G-77' post='129082' date='Jan 28 2008, 08:57 AM']I went to collage in Wycombe a long long time a go, many lunch breaks were spent in Percy Priors, has it closed down.?[/quote] lol when I had work experiance me and my friends would always meet at Percy Priors (although the new owners changed it to "Rainbow Bridge") twas a gd place, until staff and management changed. Apparently they went out of business because they couldn't afford to keep stock, so *over night* they up't and left . No warnings at all, I recall a technician in there by the name of Mike..he didn't seem too keen, esp when I saw how he relic's uses a pair of scissors tut tut. There's a new one apparently...called BBZguitars (lincoln road) I haven't been and I don't think I want to as they stock the copies (vintage, squier, encore) and don't have a luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilLordJuju Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Andy Viccars has done some great stuff for me. Check out this 1971 EB3 he restored for me - theres pics of the restoration here (and on the following pages) [url="http://www.gibsonbass.com/EB3Lrestoration1.php"]http://www.gibsonbass.com/EB3Lrestoration1.php[/url] His website is here [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/"]http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/[/url] If its just a set up you need, i'd buy Dan Erlwines 'guitar repair guide', the truss-rod adjusting tool, and do it yourself. He gives great instruction, and if you follow them to the letter, its hard to break anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='evilLordJuju' post='129730' date='Jan 29 2008, 05:31 AM']Andy Viccars has done some great stuff for me. Check out this 1971 EB3 he restored for me - theres pics of the restoration here (and on the following pages) [url="http://www.gibsonbass.com/EB3Lrestoration1.php"]http://www.gibsonbass.com/EB3Lrestoration1.php[/url] His website is here [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/"]http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/[/url] If its just a set up you need, i'd buy Dan Erlwines 'guitar repair guide', the truss-rod adjusting tool, and do it yourself. He gives great instruction, and if you follow them to the letter, its hard to break anything.[/quote] Woa thats a great restoration....you'd hardly notice it was ever broken before... I'm trying to see if my uncle can score me a lift downthere, I believe its only a 20 min like job but this is a Warwick & I want the best Thanks for the advise evilLordJuju, I may consider that book... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Pedro1020' post='129770' date='Jan 29 2008, 08:44 AM']Woa thats a great restoration....you'd hardly notice it was ever broken before... I'm trying to see if my uncle can score me a lift downthere, I believe its only a 20 min like job but this is a Warwick & I want the best Thanks for the advise evilLordJuju, I may consider that book... Cheers[/quote] Hey mate, if you do decide to go the whole hog, and get a full repair job done too, then keep me posted....I'd love to see that beauty in it's full glory like I planned at some point. At least I know it's gone to a good home Cheers, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='129878' date='Jan 29 2008, 11:13 AM']Hey mate, if you do decide to go the whole hog, and get a full repair job done too, then keep me posted....I'd love to see that beauty in it's full glory like I planned at some point. At least I know it's gone to a good home Cheers, Pete.[/quote] Hey Pete, lol I will keep you posted on its re-birth. Might even change the current faded hardware to some new ones... Gonna give it some great TLC which it deserves I'll post pictures in a month of its improvements *whispers* I bought an adjustable brass nut, totally identical to the current one just incase the current has faults Cheers Pete Pedro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Pedro1020' post='130003' date='Jan 29 2008, 01:44 PM']...Might even change the current faded hardware to some new ones...[/quote] Yeah, that's exactly what I was going to do.....new pots, bridge, tuners, etc. Then the Marcus Miller Jazz caught my eye .....the rest is history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1020 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='130016' date='Jan 29 2008, 02:05 PM']Yeah, that's exactly what I was going to do.....new pots, bridge, tuners, etc. Then the Marcus Miller Jazz caught my eye .....the rest is history![/quote] Haha, It just seems like the best option.. though to be honest I think the electrics are fine...at first it did have some buzzing but that was dust caught around the volume pot.. WD40 cleared that immensely. lol it happens, damn temptation!..I'm gassing for another bass.. though a Car too.. UPDATE: Ok, just got off the phone with Guitar Works Technician: Julian...he's done many of my guitars and I've been highly satisfied...lol lets hope I feel the same after he does my bass(es) I was satisfied to hear he has a Warwick care kit (truss rod tool, allen keys)...or I would have been annoyed to change the truss rod if it had ruined Cheers Bass Fanatics!..though keep me posted if there is one in Wycombe Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Pedro1020' post='130021' date='Jan 29 2008, 02:24 PM']I'm gassing for another bass..[/quote] The Thumb NT 5's still up for grabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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