Upright store in los angeles?

[charmicarmicat]

i just got back from her shop where she reset the sound post on my upton ply medio fino. i had an appointment with her today thinking that i was going to leave my bass there, but when i got to her shop she put my bass right on the bench and started working on it immediately as her shop was so packed with basses that another one would make it impossible to walk around. anyway, she was done in less than thirty minutes, was very personable and made time to chitchat. as a beginner she made me feel very comfortable and explained everything she did as i watched and even engaged in a short talk about adjustable vs. fixed bridge. all and all a very good experience so this newbie recommends her

[Rayzorx]

Originally Posted by charmicarmicat

i just got back from her shop where she reset the sound post on my upton ply medio fino. i had an appointment with her today thinking that i was going to leave my bass there, but when i got to her shop she put my bass right on the bench and started working on it immediately as her shop was so packed with basses that another one would make it impossible to walk around. anyway, she was done in less than thirty minutes, was very personable and made time to chitchat. as a beginner she made me feel very comfortable and explained everything she did as i watched and even engaged in a short talk about adjustable vs. fixed bridge. all and all a very good experience so this newbie recommends her

Well that's good to know. I called and spoke with Lisa about bringing my bass in on Saturday. I expect I'll have to leave it for a few days depending on how backed up she is.
Do they have bows for sale there? I'm looking for one.

[charmicarmicat]

yes she does have bows. not sure exactly the price range though. btw it's not "they" but her. i think lisa runs the shop on her own

Originally Posted by Rayzorx

Well that's good to know. I called and spoke with Lisa about bringing my bass in on Saturday. I expect I'll have to leave it for a few days depending on how backed up she is.
Do they have bows for sale there? I'm looking for one.

[Andy Allen]

Darn-it! I should have kept my mouth shut - now the secret's out Lisa's going to be busier than ever

Actually we are very spoiled for great luthiers in the So-Cal area; you almost want to go just hang out at these places 'cause they treat you so well.

I had a gig last Saturday in Long Beach and dropped in on John at World of Strings on my way there. He gave me great info and insight on some work I'd like done on my bass - starting with a Labourie end-pin. He's the local Labourie expert, so I'll have him do that sometime soon, and maybe some of the other stuff we talked about if I can bear to leave my bass.

My dealings with Lemur have been great, Gary at Stein on Vine is always fun to talk to, and there's a very good Violin luthier, Nick Roubas, in the Valley near where I live that has done some great Bass repair/restoration work.

Ahhh...so many Luthiers, so little time (and money)

Andy

[Mike Carr]

Stein On Vine has a good selection of basses for you to try, from entry level basses to pro quality. They are on Vine Street right across the street from Local 47. There's no telling who you might find hanging out there. All the great players in town know Stein On Vine. Jon and Lisa are also very cool and masters at what they do, but if you want to try out a bunch of nice basses and at the same time see a part of Los Angeles jazz history you must visit Stein On Vine. It's holy ground!

[deaf pea]

Originally Posted by deaf pea

I haven't lived in LA for more than 15 years, so I don't know if they're still there . . .
"Stein on Vine" across the street from the Musician's Union (near Vine and Melrose)...

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Stein On Vine has a good selection of basses for you to try, from entry level basses to pro quality. They are on Vine Street right across the street from Local 47. There's no telling who you might find hanging out there. All the great players in town know Stein On Vine. Jon and Lisa are also very cool and masters at what they do, but if you want to try out a bunch of nice basses and at the same time see a part of Los Angeles jazz history you must visit Stein On Vine. It's holy ground!

Thanks for letting me know that it's STILL there . . .

[ctcruiser]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Stein On Vine has a good selection of basses for you to try, from entry level basses to pro quality. They are on Vine Street right across the street from Local 47. There's no telling who you might find hanging out there. All the great players in town know Stein On Vine. Jon and Lisa are also very cool and masters at what they do, but if you want to try out a bunch of nice basses and at the same time see a part of Los Angeles jazz history you must visit Stein On Vine. It's holy ground!

I was in LA for business and made it a point to stop by the Stein shop.

They had quite a varied selection of basses. And, best of all, they had a lefty bass that I could actually try out. It was an old German flatback that had a nice sound even though it had old Corelli strings on it. If I could have packed it into my suitcase for the flight home, I might of bought it.

There was no pressure to buy. He just let me play away while he talked with other customers.


With my travels to the LA area, I have made it to Lemur, World of Strings, and now Stein. All three are worth the trip!