Bass Setup/Repair in Chicago

g&lplayer · #1 01-02-2011, 01:31 PM

Hey,
Hope this is the right forum. For all you Chicagoans where do you take your basses when work needs to be done of them that you can't do? I just moved here and need a shop I can trust. I can make basic adjustments but I really need a professional to take a look at my neck right now. Its having some serious issues.

MOEBASSPLAYER · #2 01-31-2012, 11:43 AM

I have the same question. I would like to know if anyone could recommend a shop where I caould get my bass set-up. Anywhere from Chicago to the NW susurbs. Thanks

bunkaroo · #3 01-31-2012, 09:37 PM

Can't help you for the NW burbs but if you're near the SW burbs (Palos Hills) there's a great little hole in the wall type of shop called Hidden Music at 103rd and Roberts Rd. about 5 minutes from the 95 st. exit off 294. I've been going there for over 15 years and I have to drive 35 minutes to get there now but it's worth it. John the shop owner does great work and he can do a lot of stuff while you wait which is a big plus for me. Plus he's very reasonable. I've had him do setups for $15-$20 when I supplied the strings while I waited. He has a decent amount of parts on site but can always order stuff. I just had the nut replaced on one of my Bongos and he did a great job resizing and cutting a nice graphite nut to fit.

Only real downside is he has fairly limited hours and tends to get crowded on Saturdays which is his only weekend day.

MOEBASSPLAYER · #4 02-01-2012, 07:23 AM

Thanks Bunkaroo for the reply. Yes, that is a little out of the way for me. That price sounds cheap to me. Is that the going rate for a set-up?

lethargytartare · #5 02-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Search this forum for "setup chicago" and you'll find lengthy discussions and debates over the big name places, good experiences, bad experiences, etc.