Bass Retailers and Repair list

[TRichardsbass]

I did a gig in Pennsylvania last week, and at the last minute I had an equipment malfunction. Not being from this area and never having played in this part of PA, I had a hard time finding what I needed.

So I would like to start a thread of places, mom and pop or small chain, NOT GC, SMASH, yada, where a guy like me could go to find a good selection of basses, decent supplies of parts like strings, picks, pickups, and great customer service. That way, if we need, we can always come here when we are on the road.

I'll start with these in NJ:

Russo Music, Asbury Park and Hamilton. Carry a lot of high end, including Orange, Hartke, GK, Ampeg, Fano basses and US Fender, Gibson, G&L. Open late on weekends for musicians, and, in a pinch, they will send someone to the store to open up if you have a gig and a major malfunction.

New Jersey Guitar and Bass Center, Metucheon. Jay has maybe the best vintage stuff on the wall, and carries Music Man and Rick. He also has tons of new and vintage parts should you need them.

Monmouth Music, Red Bank. Limited bass selection, although they carry all the Fender, Squier, Gibson and Epiphone models, usually in all the options. Only place so far I've seen all the Squier Jag models, and several in color choices. Also, if you need a precision, they have ALL the models to choose from.

Freehold Music, Freehold. Not the largest selection, but the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and often can pull out what you need. They also have a sister store, Bayshore Music. Maybe the largest display of DR strings I've seen other then in the DR factory.

Okay everyone, give me yours!

[Foamy]

Sacramento area: SonFather Guitars in Rocklin - open M,W,F only. But honest, fast, and price work fairly.
Repairs

[walterw]

in southeast VA, i'm pretty proud of where i work.

[Slowgypsy]

In the Phlly PA area... Bass Specialties.

[TRichardsbass]

Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

In the Phlly PA area... Bass Specialties.

Thanks for this one. Darn, a whole bunch of high end stock, and not far from center city. Yeah!

[squashedOpossum]

Great thread idea!

Allow me to contribute for Nashville, TN: Corner Music. Everyone is great to work with, but if JD is there, he's the guy to talk to.

and your drummer will love Fork's Drum Closet next door.

I'm sure there are many others, but I highly recommend popping in to Corner and Fork's the next time you're in Nashvegas.

[Slowgypsy]

Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

Thanks for this one. Darn, a whole bunch of high end stock, and not far from center city. Yeah!

And Glenn is a super nice guy... knows his stuff as well.

[paradog]

Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

New Jersey Guitar and Bass Center, Metuchen. Jay has maybe the best vintage stuff on the wall, and carries Music Man and Rick. He also has tons of new and vintage parts should you need them.

This place is a gold mine of musical instruments and Jay is a real professional. Always eager to help and plug you in! I've spent hours in this place wondering if I should buy the Pedulla or vintage Fender or the Dingwall.....oh my I think I need to go tomorrow!

[john grey]

Rainbow Guitar in Tucson. Excellent repairs good selection of vintage. Good selection of new equipment & instruments.