RJB280 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi Bass chatters Im looking for a someone to take a look at the frets on my 61 jazz. Apart from the obvious ( Martin at the Gallery) can anyone recommend a good Luthier / bass tech in the London/Surrey area ? Its not a major job but as it's my pride and joy we are talking about here I need to be sure I've got someone that knows what they are doing. Any recommendations would be appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Jimi at Planet Guitar. He's worked on all my basses and he does amazing work. https://www.planetguitar.org.uk Edited February 2, 2020 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Monkey Steve Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Depending on where you are, Knight Guitars near Weybridge/Byfleet are superb http://www.knight-guitars.com/ The website is mainly focused on their own custom built guitars, but a big chunk of their work is repairs and servicing, with clients including Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend (and me) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I take my basses to the Gallery, but a guitarist I was in a band with was very pleased with some work he had done at Feline Guitars in Croydon. Also David Kennet at Flame guitars in Sutton did some good work for me on my tenor banjo and he's been on 'the Repair Shop' on the BBC a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I'd recommend Terry Chapman in Stevenage - certainly knows what he's doing - it's a bit of a trek for you though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Terry is great. Highly recommended. Why do you not want to use Martin @ Gallery ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: I take my basses to the Gallery, but a guitarist I was in a band with was very pleased with some work he had done at Feline Guitars in Croydon. Also David Kennet at Flame guitars in Sutton did some good work for me on my tenor banjo and he's been on 'the Repair Shop' on the BBC a couple of times. Feline every day of the week for me. I know Liam via his dad (one Mr Phil Mulford of this parish) and Jonathan is a man of considerable knowledge and talent too. They did a cracking job on one of my ACGs last year and will be my go-to local guys now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB280 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thanks everyone for your help on this, I will check it all out. Drax, I've no problem with Martin at the Gallery, his work is first fate, it's just a real pain getting up there now and I was looking for someone who was more accessible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) On 03/02/2020 at 13:42, Monkey Steve said: Depending on where you are, Knight Guitars near Weybridge/Byfleet are superb http://www.knight-guitars.com/ The website is mainly focused on their own custom built guitars, but a big chunk of their work is repairs and servicing, with clients including Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend (and me) Many years ago Knight Guitars replaced a total new long scale neck for my Gibson Recording bass, absolutely spot on, colour finish to using the headstock facia, fretwork was superb. I would think they will still have that high standard of work going for them.....well this chap thought so ... "I smash them into a thousand pieces, knight guitars put them back together again and make them play." - Pete Townshend, December 2005 Edited February 5, 2020 by mybass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, mybass said: Many years ago Knight Guitars replaced a total new long scale neck for my Gibson Recording bass, absolutely spot on, colour finish to using the headstock facia, fretwork was superb. I would think they will still have that high standard of work going for them.....well this chap thought so ... "I smash them into a thousand pieces, knight guitars put them back together again and make them play." - Pete Townshend, December 2005 I was introduced to Rob by a mate, and he's a top bloke, they do great work, and I've spread the word and given them more very satisfied customers. Very reasonable prices on the maintenance and repair work too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Monkey Steve said: I was introduced to Rob by a mate, and he's a top bloke, they do great work, and I've spread the word and given them more very satisfied customers. Very reasonable prices on the maintenance and repair work too Yes Monkey, I thought their refret price looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Jonathan and Tom (and now Liam) at Feline Guitars have taken care of all my guitars and basses for more than a decade now. I’ve had three guitars refretted, dozens levelled, crowned and set up. Their work is as good as anyone’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Charlie Chandler in Hampton Wick might be closer for you. He’s excellent for both guitars and basses and has done fretwork, electronics and troubleshooting. Very reasonable prices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB280 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 To everyone that has responded to my post, thanks so much, what a great site Basschat is 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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