JamieBenzies Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi everyone, My Yamaha TRB fretless is in pretty poor shape and I need to find a honest and skilled Luthier to sort out some issues and get the bass in shape again. I'm living in central London at the moment so there is quite a range of people to choose from (as I saw in the pinned thread), but I would like your direct recommendations as obviously different luthiers have different specialities and talents. The truss rod seems to be acting up and furthermore the allen key socket just broke after some reckless attempts to sort the neck out, so this is the most important issue to attend to. Aside from that I would like a general going over, tidying and cleaning up electronics as well as a possible fingerboard varnishing. Whether I get all this done is largely dependent on the cost so a reasonably priced Luthier would be fantastic. I eagerly await your recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkeen Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The guys at the Gallery dressed the Devon's neck really nicely. Not sure how they measure up price wise, but the quality's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yeah they're the first guys that come to mind, but I worry that they may also be the most expensive, plus they seem quite busy and I would like to find someone who has time to take real care. But we will see. Still can't wait to see your bass man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I always get Stuart at Peter Cooks in Hanwell to look after all my guitars. Nice friendly, honest chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I used this guy a job last year: http://blackguitars.com/ A pleasure to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstreet Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) This guy is very good. He plays bass which helps. [url="http://www.martinsguitars.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.martinsgu...co.uk/index.htm[/url] Edited February 12, 2012 by northstreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisterf Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good thread, am in need of someone to set-up my old Japanese bass. Any other suggestions are welcome, I'm in North London - thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions so far. I'm gonna get in touch with Black Guitars, as they are nearby, and hope for the best. Any other suggestions would still be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Okay scrap that, black guitars have some high prices. I think I've been spoilt by the value of Roger Dawson's work on my upright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Charlie Chandler in Hamton Wick is a top man. He's the first choice for the likes of Dave Gilmore, Prince (when he's over here) etc. You do pay for that though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracktionmonkey Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 New to this malarkey! And so starting out again with a Harley Benton HB-60 bass. I'll be looking for new strings and a very economic initial setup, if possible. I wondered who people might recommend for such work, in Greater London. Or a little bit outside if it saves me bucks and gets me out of the house! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 For good value, great tech, nice guy and central location - try Andy Gibson. Basement of 25 Denmark Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracktionmonkey Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks for the tip. Denmark St. is always a pleasure to visit. As long as the developers allow us to hang on to our history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Graham Noden in Denmark street . same building ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 [quote name='tracktionmonkey' timestamp='1440973545' post='2855093'] Thanks for the tip. Denmark St. is always a pleasure to visit. As long as the developers allow us to hang on to our history! [/quote] Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1440974850' post='2855101'] Graham Noden in Denmark street . same building ?? [/quote] Graham Noden is in the Basement of the old 'Andy's' shop on the corner I think. Now Hank's or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracktionmonkey Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hank's Guitars. Now that's a classic shop, regardless of name. Great to walk up those stairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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