Pow_22 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi, Newbiw here. Just purchased a 2nd hand Burns Bison reissue Bass. It clearly needs a good set up (intonation, string height etc) and there is a slight buzz so maybe a truss rod tweak. Anyone recommend any good luthiers in the Manchester/north west area? Ive been quoted £35 at a luthiers based in PMT Music Shop in Mancheser and theirs a guy called Phil Hartley who has a website based in Bolton. Anyone any experiences of these or know any others they could recommend? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 £35 is cheap/reasonable for a good set-up... but it's bloody expensive if the guy just chucks new strings on it and gives it back 'as-is'. There's a list of luthiers on this sticky - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26654"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26654[/url] Dave Wilson is NW (ish) and an absolutely top guy for setting up repairs. However, it'll cost you nearly £35 to drive to him or have your bass couriered there and back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Theres machesterguitartech.co.uk or a guy called ged green in cheshire (maybe?). Never tried either but I'm in need of a decent setup so I might try manchesterguitar man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Ged Green in Cheadle or Steve Robinson (manchesterguitartech) in Sale, both recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFW Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 +1 to any of Ged Green, Steve Robinson or Phil Hartley. If you're in North Manchester, Matt Ryan is very good (only used him for guitar mind, not bass): [url="http://www.guitarrepairer.com/"]http://www.guitarrepairer.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu the map Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 i've used Phil Hartley just a few months ago - very pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I would recommend Ged Green without reservation - he's worked on Foderas, Alembics, Celinders, Fenders, Seis etc. for me and the results have been outstanding (both set-ups and more detailed work). His turnaround is fast and he's extremely reliable - he's also highly knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Ged - based in Cheadle, around two hudred metres from the village centre - is a full-time builder, luthier and tech. Steve Robinson (Manchesterguitartech) has also done some good set-ups for me and is also recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 phil is doing a third bass for me at the moment, he is excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='674364' date='Dec 4 2009, 05:33 PM']Ged Green in Cheadle or Steve Robinson (manchesterguitartech) in Sale, both recommended.[/quote] +1 for Steve and Ged. Used them both and they do great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 + 1 for Ged, great attention to detail and a top bloke. His custom basses are pretty tasty too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Cheers for that peeps, phone Phil this mornin n booked the bass in for next week. Hopefully it is just in need of a good setup and nothing more serious. Slight fret buzz on the D string between 3rd and 7th and a bit of a bridge rattle on open A. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I've just had a set up done on my 5-string by Phil Hartley as well as some upgrades on a fretless base, and I think he has done some excellent work and would recommend him to anybody looking for this type of service in the North West. The set-up cost £40 so not too bad price wise as it included some work on the nut and he also replaced some washers on the tuners. Very thorough. [url="http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/contact.php"]http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/contact.php[/url] I have also used the very excellent Steve Robinson in the past. Phil is much closer to home for though! [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Richard Thomson, Thomson guitars, Wigan. Done all my basses except my latest weakness, and he will get that very soon! Richard does a fantastic job. Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 [quote name='Rayman' post='674364' date='Dec 4 2009, 05:33 PM']Ged Green in Cheadle or Steve Robinson (manchesterguitartech) in Sale, both recommended.[/quote] Ive used both myself in the past, both highly recomended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwild16 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 If you're in North Manchester, Matt Ryan is very good (only used him for guitar mind, not bass): [url="http://www.guitarrepairer.com/"]http://www.guitarrepairer.com/[/url] [/quote] I've used Matt...he putt a badass on a squier vm jazz i had.....very recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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