Prince_phil Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hi does anyone know of any good double bass luthiers in Edinburgh? The guy everyone used to swear by in Portabello has now retired and stringers don't really have anyone that specialises in DB. Chantal Van Lierop in Glasgow is meant to me excellent but it may mean two trips through to Glasgow.. Got an old bass has some rattles that need to be sorted! Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have used Stringers in the past. They deal with all types of acoustic stringed instruments and know what they are talking about. In York Place. http://www.stringersmusic.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 It was a few years ago, but I didn't find Stringers particularly welcoming when enquiring about double bass repairs. The last time I needed any work on my bass I went to Bill Kelday near Stirling who seems very good, but if anything that's a little more of a drive than Glasgow. It's a nice bit of the country to drive through on a sunny spring day though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jaywalker Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) . Edited November 28, 2017 by The Jaywalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have used John Wilkinson, and so has my tutor. My needs were simple (general setup, string height adjustment, pin replacement), but he delivered and at a reasonable price. Phone: 01316643119 Mobile: 07751805914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock198804 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just for future reference, I also used Stringers recently (couldn't get a hold of Mr Wilkinson) and am very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndogg Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Again just for reference but Dave Grant in Dunfermline is excellent musical engineering , and by that I mean we see and hear the bass and he sees the structural aspects . Did a great job on my dbl bass - search Facebook for Guitarman Dave Grant or call him on 07817244542 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 One of the people that used to work for stringers is a guy called McHugh (can’t mind first name). He now works out of a workshop in Alloa. It is a small place so he doesn’t encourage DBs although he has done a couple of set ups for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Bill Kelday, The fiddle & guitar shop. It’s in Fintry, very remote, but well worth the trip. A knowledgeable luthier, very safe hands, and a lovely guy to booth. Ciao https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=211348258910716&ref=content_filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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