Place to get the bass in San Francisco Bay Area?

nitsuj · #1 01-16-2010, 10:10 AM

I'm looking to get a double from a reputable source in the bay area; any one out there have any suggestions?

LouisF · #2 01-16-2010, 04:51 PM

Steve Swan Excellent guy to deal with. He has basses in most price ranges.

http://www.steveswanguitars.com/

jlilley · #3 01-16-2010, 06:12 PM

Pierre Josephs in Marin... Larkspur if I remember correctly and Ifshin Violins in El Cerrito. I haven't lived in the Bay Area for a long time... but these two are worth checking out.
Cheers,
John

damonsmith · #4 01-16-2010, 07:20 PM

Depends on what you want, I like A & G (Best instrument repair - not Best music on Broadway) on 14th in downtown Oakland:
http://parduba.com/
Steve Swan also has a good reputation and I think there is still a double bass shop in south city.

One of the symphony bassists had a place in hayes valley, Weinkrantz or something like that.

Square Bear · #5 01-16-2010, 08:34 PM

go see bruce moyer as well. great guy, generally has NICE basses. he's in the south bay so it may be a bit of a drive.

HoodBass12 · #6 01-17-2010, 07:02 PM

JonathanStein@rocketmail.com

I have a good medium priced bass for sale in the bay area. Fully carved.

Shoot me an email if you're interested

alavakian · #7 01-21-2010, 12:00 AM

I have an excellent bass for sale (in San Leandro). It's a Hans Kroger, you can see pics of it in the for sale section if it is still there. you can contact me for more info. alavakian@yahoo.com