bassfunk Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'd like to recommend Paul Cuthbert: [url="http://www.paulcuthbertguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.paulcuthbertguitars.co.uk/[/url] He's based in Manchester and I've had him set up a G&L L2000 and a Fender Jazz and they're both perfect! Last time I was there he was building a custom warwicky 5 string bass thingy,it looked pretty sweet! Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Typical - not one Luthier in the whole of Oxfordshire Boooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficelles Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Is there anyone in North Devon who does bass guitars and double basses? In the past I've had work done by Brooke Guitars near Okehampton and Mansons in Exeter (both extremely good) and the highly skilled Andy Manners at Vintage & Rare in Bath but I'm trying to find someone local and save petrol... ficelles Edited August 12, 2011 by ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwgarms Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 another thumbs up for sgl guitars in swansea, sorted my bass out today and in record time too, many thanks simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangee Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sure I mentioned this before (but not on this thread maybe)...I can wholeheartedly recommend Martyn Booth. One of the best luthiers in the country (check out the Guitarist et al reviews)- will always give you an honest appraisal (even if it means turning work away) and provides the finest work of any luthier I have used. [url="http://martynboothguitars.co.uk/"]http://martynboothguitars.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Don't know if anyone's posted USA luthiers on this thread, but I know there are Americans on Basschat ... so I'll add Steve Sauve of Sauve Guitars, North Adams, Mass., to the list. Steve is a well-known luthier. I highly recommend Steve (and his partner Jeff, who does the electrics) for any kind of instrument work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akabane Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, I'm looking for a local (London) guitar tech/luthier to do a good set-up, some fretwork and maybe installing a ramp. Everything to be done on my TRB JPII. I have contacted Martin at the Gallery and he came up with a really reasonable quote - which would be probably my choice in the end. On the other end, I also mailed Dave Wild from wildguitars since he should be REALLY local to me, I picked him up from this thread. Unless I missed it, I failed to find feedback about this guy in the thread...where this recommendation came from? His reply was, to say the least, ugly-put, with typos one after the other, mentioning a price for a 'set-up and localized fretwork', and then another for a 'FULL set-up and complete fretwork'. I'm not mentioning what the prices were (but what I can say is that for the same asking price of the 'full setup and complete fretwork', martin does setup, fretwork and wooden ramp) but I was puzzled at the lack of attention put in the answer. He didn't even know what a ramp between pickups was. Which can be fair enough (well, at least heard about...) if you never done one, but at least look on google. I wouldn't like someone to say "I don't know what you're asking me for, what is it? But hey here's the money you should give me anyway". I sent a mail back trying to shed some light on the differences between 'set-up' and 'FULL set-up' (???). Will let you know. Not impressed at all for now anyway. Just thought I'd share my 2p with him for now. E Edited January 19, 2012 by akabane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 [quote name='PJPofStHelens' timestamp='1200566129' post='122023'] Hello,Could you recommend a Luthier/Guitar Tech in the Merseyside area? Anyone? [/quote] I'd recommend KGB, but then I would as I have one of his hand-made basses... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/134889-my-basses/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/134889-my-basses/page__fromsearch__1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyheath Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hello Mr Moderator, I'm very new here an only posted a few bits, (a few to do with me an my) but would it possible to add me to the list? many many thanks!! oh and thanks for such an awesome site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who's Who Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 [quote name='tino' timestamp='1285008701' post='962639'] Martinsguitars.co.uk in Waltham Abbey Martin Clarke highly accomplished luthier top geezer and bass player to boot Or PAUL Waters in Bishop Stortford......primarily builder of Fantastic Archtops but undertakes wotk to Double Bass,lutes viola de gamba etc etc etc etc etc etc AND HES GOOD [/quote] I would also recommend Martin Clarke's. A top guy to deal with, he got my old Ric 4003 playing like a dream, the best it had ever played. He really does listen to what you want to and makes his work feel a bit more personal to your playing style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmanc Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Shouldn't Roger Bucknall be on this list? 01768 891515 [url="http://www.fyldeguitars.com"]www.fyldeguitars.com[/url] Yes I know he hates solid guitars (or planks of wood) as he calls them, but he knows more than anyone about guitars and if he's good enough for Steve Howe, Al DiMiola, Andy Summers, Stanley Clarke.....my life is too short to write up the list!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Anyone know of any luthiers in Gloucester/Cheltenham area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanFitzpatrick Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Kai Dase Violin's,lots of Help and advice from this friendly helpful Gentleman,Shop located in Nottingham close to city center,Open til 7 pm in week,some really nice Basses for sale as well. [url="http://www.kaidaseviolins.com/"]http://www.kaidaseviolins.com[/url] Also makes the best coffee in Nottingham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just had my MIM P bass set up and neck shimmed by Jack in Salford. Excellent service, completed ahead of schedule and a thoroughly nice guy to deal with. [url="http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/"]http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 ..and Jack has just done a great set up on my Overwater by Tanglewood Contemp. J4 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Can anybody reccomend someone in the Birmingham-ish area to set /Tweak up a MIM Precision. I dont mind travelling a bit if i means it will be right. Always done my own , but just cant get this one so I'm happy with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) [quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1332114035' post='1583617'] Can anybody recomend someone in the Birmingham-ish area to set /Tweak up a MIM Precision. I dont mind travelling a bit if i means it will be right. Always done my own , but just cant get this one so I'm happy with it now. [/quote] What -- - - Nobody ?? Edited March 19, 2012 by BRANCINI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 There's a few in Birmingham - I'm going to try [url="http://jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk/repairs.html"]John Diggins[/url] out. There's also Joe at [url="http://www.guitarrepairsbirmingham.co.uk/"]Guitar Spares and Repairs[/url] who did a good job of a defret and neck reprofile on a Thumb for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks, I'll give the Hockley one a try I think. I'm over that way now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splingebucket Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Forgive me, it's a while since I've contributed I'm looking forward to receiving a S/H short scale fanned fretted 5 string bass made by Paul Rose. I'd be very grateful if someone can point me in his direction as I have a couple of questions. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 SEI They are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Rock Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi, can anyone recommend a luthier to repair a broken truss rod? I have a USA Corina Fender Jazz with a rosewood (but skunk striped) neck and I have snapped the truss. I have temporarily replaced the neck with a Mighty Mite, but I would like to get the original neck back on it. I don't mind what area as I am happy to post it. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 You could give andy warnock a try hes very good, based in Dartford kent..07971347043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'd also like to give big thumbs up for Jack Ellis. He's just completed the following work on my Warwick streamer installation of John East U-retro deluxe (full passive) Neck reinforcement - 14 years of wear and tear had led to the bolt holes in the neck stripping. Jack drilled out the holes, put threaded steel inserts in and replaced the old bolts with new allen headed ones. The neck isnt going anywhere now Full setup and fret polish. Competitive prices and impeccable service. Checks that the customer is happy with all the work and that the setup is to their liking. Thoroughly recommended!! Ben http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 27, 2012 by alstocko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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