Clarky Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 [u][b]South London (Clapham): Laurence Dixon[/b][/u] Laurence did some great work on my Kolstein bass and is a talented luthier (he made the Ray Brown DB replica for Ronny Scotts) as well as a very amiable guy. He is hard to track down though as he doesn't have a website and I had to find his details circuitously. So in case anyone in London needs his skills (especially now that Malcolm Healey is semi-retrired and moved out of the M25 - see below), here are his contact details: Laurence Dixon 78 Rectory Grove Clapham Old Town London SW4 0ED Tel 07947 377520 [u][b]Surrey (Boxhill): Malcolm Healey[/b][/u] Malcolm is (I believe) more attuned to making his own instruments these day, having semi-retired, but will still do repair/setup jobs etc Website with contact details: http://www.healeyviolins.co.uk/contact.php Quote
spencer.b Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 I couldn't agree more, laurence is a lovely fella and a great luthier. Quote
Clarky Posted April 12, 2013 Author Posted April 12, 2013 Hopefully all you DB-playing BCers will chip in with recommended luthiers across the UK (and further) so that this thread becomes an easy-to-consult list should anyone on BC need work doing on their DB or EUB Quote
philparker Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) [b][u]Somerset/Wiltshire (Frome): Martin Penning[/u][/b] Studio 8, The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset BA11 3PT [b][size=2][color=#49535A][font=Tahoma]07810 890 108[/font][/color][/size][/b] [url="http://www.mpenning-luthier.co.uk/Martin_Penning_Luthier/welcome.html"]http://www.mpenning-...er/welcome.html[/url] The nearest DB Luthier to me is the venerable Martin Penning and I hope to contact him later this year to have a new bridge fitted and possibly with Fishman Full circle. Martin is based in Frome, in Somerset, but close to the Wiltshire border and should cover the 'South-West' area. For DB set-ups in the Salisbury area, I have used Nick Marchant [url="http://www.guitarrepairsuk.com/"]http://www.guitarrepairsuk.com/[/url] who, although mainly a guitar luthier, was reliable and did a good job! Edited December 21, 2013 by philparker Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 If you can find Roger Dawson, you won't go wrong he is a master, and very reasonably priced in my experience. Last time he did work on my bass it was in Greenwich. Quote
ubassman Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Just an thought - would be a good idea to perhaps follow Clarky's format to make it easy to find Luthiers by area. Quote
thunderbird13 Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 [u][b]SE London/ Kent[/b][/u] [b]Malcolm Tysoe Ltd[/b] 8-10 Church Road Farnborough Kent BR6 7DB [url="http://www.tysoe-music.com/contact_us.htm"]http://www.tysoe-music.com/contact_us.htm[/url] I used him last week to fix a dodgy fingerboard - seems to know his stuff , and quite cheap as well ! Quote
ubassman Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 [b][u]SE London Kent[/u][/b] [b]Colin Cross[/b] Deal Violins 27, Gilford Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7DJ T: +44 (0) 1304 373 111 M: +44 (0) 7971 924 929 http://www.dealviolins.com/ Used to up in Buxton - knows his stuff ! Quote
zero9 Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) [u][b]Peterborough Cambridgeshire[/b][/u] [b]Simon Watkin Violins[/b] 2 North Green Coates Peterborough PE7 2BQ [url="http://www.watkin-violins.co.uk/"]http://www.watkin-violins.co.uk/[/url] A few miles outside Peterborough. Great for DB repairs / set-ups and very reasonably priced. Edited April 15, 2013 by zero9 Quote
TheRev Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 Bristol: Bristol Violin Shop 12 Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8DJ [url="http://bristol-violin-shop.co.uk/"]http://bristol-violin-shop.co.uk/ [/url] (The website is under construction at the moment, so not a lot to see there) These guys did a fantastic job on my 60s East German ply - they sanded three dents out of the back of the neck, reshaped the neck, full fingerboard shoot and also threw in a bridge re-shape for free. Very friendly, quick and reasonable. Quote
timbass Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) [u][b]Maidenhead, Berkshire[/b][/u] Peter Tyler - really nice guy, sold me my German Blonde and a copy of his book: 'About the Double Bass - A Players Guide'. 1 Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Berkshire Maidenhead SL6 0DW Phone Number: 01628 621 560 eMail: [email protected] [url="http://www.tylerbasses.co.uk"]http://www.tylerbasses.co.uk[/url] Edited April 28, 2013 by timbass Quote
invicta59 Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 [u][b]Lincolnshire, Lincoln[/b][/u] Steep Hill Strings - Andrew Sutherland [size=4][size=4][size=4]Studio 3 [/size] Harding House Steep Hill Lincoln LN2 1LT[/size][/size] [url="http://www.sutherlandviolin.com/"]http://www.sutherlandviolin.com/[/url] Quote
ubassman Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][u][b]Nottingham, Nottinghamshire[/b][/u][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Clive Wilkinson luthier at:-[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Turner Violins[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]1-5 Lily Grove, Beeston, [/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Nottingham, NG9 1QL [/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][i]0115 943 0333[/i] [/font][/size] [url="http://www.turnerviolins.co.uk/"]http://www.turnerviolins.co.uk/[/url] Clive is an expert luthier. The only downside is that like anyone who is any good, he has always got a good number of instruments already booked in for repairs /set up ! Edited May 25, 2013 by ubassman Quote
lowlandtrees Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 [url="http://www.keldayguitars.com/"]http://www.keldayguitars.com/[/url] Bill Kelday is the man in Central Scotland. Quote
EssentialTension Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 Brighton & Hove Vincent Purcell - [url="http://www.oldviolins.co.uk/"]http://www.oldviolins.co.uk/[/url] 01273 729 081 Quote
ubassman Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1365769166' post='2044180'] [u][b]Surrey (Boxhill): Malcolm Healey[/b][/u] Malcolm is (I believe) more attuned to making his own instruments these day, having semi-retired, but will still do repair/setup jobs etc Website with contact details: [url="http://www.healeyviolins.co.uk/contact.php"]http://www.healeyvio....uk/contact.php[/url] [/quote] http://healeybasses.co.uk/double-bass-repair.php Quote
3below Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Mid Wales and Marches, [url="http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/"]http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/[/url] Tim Phillips - although website says violins etc, he will do DB work. Repaired the neck that my father kindly snapped off for me. Great job, sorted bridge, finish damage, setup soundpost and manufactured a new ebony fillet for neck join. All in price was unbelievably low, have paid same for bass setup, fret recrown and small crack repair. A great guy to chat instruments with. Edited June 5, 2013 by 3below Quote
oggiesnr Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1370464016' post='2101477'] Mid Wales and Marches, [url="http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/"]http://www.timsviolins.co.uk/[/url] Tim Phillips - although website says violins etc, he will do DB work. Repaired the neck that my father kindly snapped off for me. Great job, sorted bridge, finish damage, setup soundpost and manufactured a new ebony fillet for neck join. All in price was unbelievably low, have paid same for bass setup, fret recrown and small crack repair. [/quote] Also sells a carbon fibre DB bow in both French and German styles made in the Far East to his own design. Tried one at Beverley FF and is on my "To buy" list for this summer. His bowshop is here Steve Quote
TPJ Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 [u][b]Peter Hall in Beverley, East Ridings[/b][/u] Peter does really nice work, is a great guy, and is very affordable. [url="http://www.peterhallviolins.com/instruments/contact.html"]http://www.peterhallviolins.com/instruments/contact.html[/url] Quote
pete.young Posted December 21, 2013 Posted December 21, 2013 Peter Messenger ME Strings 5 Lower Byfield Monks Eleigh Ipswich IP7 7JJ www.mestrings.co.uk Peter is a violin maker and restorer and is happy to do repairs on violas cellos and basses. He reattached the back to my German 70s plywood bass, fitted a new endpin, recut the nut, repositioned the soundpost and lowered and thinned the bridge. The bass now plays better than it ever has. Turn around was really quick and the price was extremely reasonable. And he is a really nice guy. Highly recommended. Quote
reallyadrummer Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 [u][b]London & SE[/b][/u] [u][b]Thwaites[/b][/u] 33 Chalk Hill Watford WD19 4BL 01923 232412 [url="http://www.thwaites.com"]www.thwaites.com[/url] I know folks from all over who have used them for years... btw I am sure Malcolm is not retired - i think he just closed the shop & works from home. Quote
Marc S Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Anyone recommend a good DB luthier in Cardiff? I just fancy a set-up, maybe lower the action a tad, and general check-over for my bass Marc Quote
Buzzy Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 +1 for Malcolm Tysoe, great service and very reasonable price. Recommended Quote
Christian Topman Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 York Koplin Violins 1b Wolsley Street, York, YO10 5BQ Tel: 01904 659953 [email protected] www.koplinviolins.co.uk Great people, very high quality service. Quote
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