Sparky Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Can anyone recommend a good place for me to take my bass for a check-up and service please? Somewhere that won't charge too much to look, diagnose and quote for work, and then depending on what needs to be done, I can trust to do a good job. Manchester city centre would be convenient but I don't mind travelling for a good service. Thanks in advance. Sparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwild16 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='Sparky' post='98035' date='Dec 3 2007, 11:54 AM']Can anyone recommend a good place for me to take my bass for a check-up and service please? Somewhere that won't charge too much to look, diagnose and quote for work, and then depending on what needs to be done, I can trust to do a good job. Manchester city centre would be convenient but I don't mind travelling for a good service. Thanks in advance. Sparky[/quote] I'm no luthier but ... I've just took my P bass to Bonecats in Rochdale. I just bought it on evil bay this weekend and the strings on it were in a shocking condition and the action was way too high. I've got to collect it after work, so I'll let you know how it is later this evening. I've only ever used his services for putting on new strings and setting up, but he's been way cheaper than any one else I've used, and I've always been happy with the results. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='ianwild16' post='98172' date='Dec 3 2007, 02:48 PM']I'm no luthier but ... I've just took my P bass to Bonecats in Rochdale. I just bought it on evil bay this weekend and the strings on it were in a shocking condition and the action was way too high. I've got to collect it after work, so I'll let you know how it is later this evening. I've only ever used his services for putting on new strings and setting up, but he's been way cheaper than any one else I've used, and I've always been happy with the results. Ian[/quote] Ya, that'd be good Ian. Thanks. Just found the pinned 'Recommended Luthiers' topic in the 'Repairs and Technical Issues' forum: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253[/url] and there are a couple of M'cr places on there that i may call up for a quote... feedback on your guy would be cool too... thanks again. sparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) I have always used Matt Ryan, absolutely top at all things guitar [url="http://www.guitarrepairer.com/"]http://www.guitarrepairer.com/[/url] BIGd P.s I hate to say this but on no account use Bonecats, not if you value your bass. Also I think he rides a horse and has a big hat on (if you get my drift PARTNER) Edited December 3, 2007 by bigd1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) Sounds Great in Heald Green, or Ged Green in Cheadle. Both top places for a setup, but Ged is a luthier too and does all my setups and repairs: [url="http://www.gedgreen.co.uk/"]http://www.gedgreen.co.uk/[/url] Edited December 3, 2007 by Rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM10 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='Sparky' post='98179' date='Dec 3 2007, 04:00 PM']Ya, that'd be good Ian. Thanks. Just found the pinned 'Recommended Luthiers' topic in the 'Repairs and Technical Issues' forum: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=253[/url] and there are a couple of M'cr places on there that i may call up for a quote... feedback on your guy would be cool too... thanks again. sparky[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM10 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 +1 for Ged Green. Good bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Isn't there a 'luthiers to avoid' section in the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='Gloria stits' date='Dec 4 2007, 07:04 PM' post='99065'] +1 for Ged Green. Good bloke MB1. Is it Gloria Estefan?...Cant Think of any other Glorias?...Or is it just Gloriou........s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 [quote]Is it Gloria Estefan?...Cant Think of any other Glorias?...Or is it just Gloriou........s?[/quote] [attachment=3963:Gloria.jpeg] First I was afraid, I was petrified... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Anyone had experience with this guy? Steve Robinson www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk ..he's on Hampster's list. Have had quotes from both him and Ged Green and also a list of what's included in the price. Mr. Robinson is offering more for less... just wondering if anyone had dealt with him before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='Sparky' post='99462' date='Dec 5 2007, 11:44 AM']Anyone had experience with this guy? Steve Robinson www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk ..he's on Hampster's list. Have had quotes from both him and Ged Green and also a list of what's included in the price. Mr. Robinson is offering more for less... just wondering if anyone had dealt with him before?[/quote] Sparky, I have used Steve for a few years now. First when I played 6 strting and now for Bass work. I can thoroughly recommend him. First class work and not that expensive. In fact I have a Bass waiting to go but can't send it until the back-up arrives, (today I hope...). Last job i had done was routing the body of Fender Jazz for a battery box. Looks factory fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I took a bass to Sounds Great a number of years ago. It had a shiny finish, and when it came back, looked like it had been dragged across a dirty workbench - really badly scratched along the bottom edge. Don't recall the blokes name - had a shaven head and still works there now. For a while everyone in South Manchester seemed to use a chap in Altrincham. I only used him once - spilling glue on my natural finish Warwick was definately a turnoff! Trying to clean it off with wire wool when I complained was downright upsetting! Although I've had great service/advice from the repairmen at BassCentre London and the bass specialist in Mansfield Woodhouse that is now shut, the bad local experiences encouraged me to learn how to set up and maintain my own bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='BassBunny' post='100009' date='Dec 6 2007, 09:42 AM']Sparky, I have used Steve for a few years now. First when I played 6 strting and now for Bass work. I can thoroughly recommend him. First class work and not that expensive. In fact I have a Bass waiting to go but can't send it until the back-up arrives, (today I hope...). Last job i had done was routing the body of Fender Jazz for a battery box. Looks factory fitted.[/quote] Thank you Monsieur Bunny, I just need a basic diagnosis & setup so Will probably go to Steve - His 'normal setup' package is £10 cheaper than the competition and in addition to the normal bridge, truss and pickup adjustments, it includes cleaning, polishing, rosewood oiling as well as filing, crowning & polishing frets. Sounds good to me. Thanks for the recommendation - it was just what I needed. Thanks again, Sparky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednaplate Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 If I can add my tuppence worth I would also recommend Ged Green. Very friendly chap. I just turned up with my bass and was shown into his workshop while he gave it the once over and didn't charge me anything. While he was doing that he let me have a go on a custom built acoustic (sorry but I do dabble in six string heaven too) that he'd just finished building. Simply stunning build quality with an action and feel to die for. I could have spent the whole day in there. He made no money out of me but I will definitely keep him as my 'personal guitar tech' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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