ahpook Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 the bass i'm putting together for the festival date in two weeks needs a p-up rout enlarging and a set-up... any ideas for a fast-working luthier in london, preferably centrally-based. ideally i'd like it done by the end of next week] any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The Bass Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 [quote name='Toasted' post='222702' date='Jun 20 2008, 10:08 AM']The Bass Gallery [/quote] *sucks teeth* Could be tricky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Haha "This one's going to need some new dilithium crystals... I think I can get them but I'll let you know" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 If the tech is any good he'll have a waiting list. If he doesn't then I wouldn't go there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 [quote name='Toasted' post='222720' date='Jun 20 2008, 10:34 AM']Haha "This one's going to need some new dilithium crystals... I think I can get them but I'll let you know"[/quote] you're losing me here folks...is this an example of their attitude ? i miss living in newcastle and having howard on my doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='222727' date='Jun 20 2008, 10:43 AM']you're losing me here folks...is this an example of their attitude ? i miss living in newcastle and having howard on my doorstep.[/quote] Nah, they're OK. I was taking the piss a bit. But Martin is a very busy chap most of the time, however he does good quality work. In my personal experience he's not been so hot on time lines because of suppliers but if the work you need done doesn't involve external suppliers he might be able to fit a quick bit of routing work in without jepoardising other projects. You could also ask Paul_c on this forum, he's in Northants, there's a luthier that OBBM uses in Surrey as well. I think we had a thread somewhere on this forum for recommended luthiers too... ...EDIT: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253&hl=recommended+luthiers"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mended+luthiers[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) You could try [url="http://www.blackguitars.com"]http://www.blackguitars.com[/url] He does the repairs for some Denmark St shops, but does repairs from home at very reasonable prices. He's based in Stoke Newington. Edited June 20, 2008 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Musky' post='222812' date='Jun 20 2008, 12:11 PM']You could try [url="http://www.blackguitars.com"]http://www.blackguitars.com[/url] He does the repairs for some Denmark St shops, but does repairs from home at very reasonable prices. He's based in Stoke Newington.[/quote] oooh - top tip...i live in tottenham...he's just round the corner many thanks..i've just sent an email. Edited June 20, 2008 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The Gallery do a superlative job, but sometime there's a bit of the car mechanic "could be difficult". I honestly think it's just a craftsman thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 got a mail back this afternoon from jon at black guitars. lovely chap, and the price is right. thanks for the advice (don't worry - when all the work's done, pictures and a run-down will follow !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='223175' date='Jun 20 2008, 07:13 PM']got a mail back this afternoon from jon at black guitars. lovely chap, and the price is right. thanks for the advice (don't worry - when all the work's done, pictures and a run-down will follow !)[/quote] Yep, Jon's a really sound guy. Maybe I should have kept that one quiet - he'll be putting up his prices if he gets too popular! From your location I'd always thought you were based in Southampton - I take it SOTO is South Tottenham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMART Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='222698' date='Jun 20 2008, 10:02 AM']the bass i'm putting together for the festival date in two weeks needs a p-up rout enlarging and a set-up... any ideas for a fast-working luthier in london, preferably centrally-based. ideally i'd like it done by the end of next week] any ideas ?[/quote] If you're in a hurry call the SimS Custom Shop, they are one of the best workshops in the biz period! [url="http://www.simscustom.com/"]http://www.simscustom.com/[/url] Ciao Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.