Pkomor Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I need a bit of work on my bass, and have been recomended someone in london, but its going to be a bit tricky to get my bass up there, so does anyone know a good, dependable double bass luthier in south wales? chees, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 there's a recommended luthier thread here somewhere. surely there must be one near you. what do you need doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 ahh, I didnt think of that, I'll check it out! I need a new bridge, maybe new fingerboard, anda few little thing putting right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckyincarnate Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I am curious about this as well. I know that Cardiff Violins do work on basses. There is also a small violin shop on Cathedral Road that can do small jobs, but a specialised luthier would be even better. Let me know what you find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm after someone specialised really, as there are quite a few things that need doing. I checked the recommended luthiers thread, but it doesnt specify luthiers that deal with double basses, so not much luck there Anyone just over the bridge could be usefull too.. (bristol etc...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Find Paula Gardiner on Facebook. She will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 hehe, I know Paula, but she doesnt know of anyone locally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I had a crack repaired by a guy in Bristol Violin Shop and he did a great job - saved the bass really. He was worried the top would have to be removed but that wouldn't have been cost effective on a bass like mine. I begged and he managed to do some keyhole surgery! I think he's freelance but works in their workshop upstairs from the showroom. Can't remember his name, but he was described to me as their cello/bass specialist. Give them a call - 0117 9259990. I'm sure they'd have some good suggestions at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1135019' date='Feb 21 2011, 02:49 AM']there's a recommended luthier thread here somewhere. surely there must be one near you. what do you need doing?[/quote] I've had a quick look for that thread (about 15 seconds...a proper boy look as my wife would call it) and I can't find a recommended luthier thread. If someone can find it, it ought to be a sticky! Along with an upright bass shop list. MODS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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