Chicagoland luthier--recommendations?

GregC · #1 03-23-2007, 10:48 PM

I did a search; last Chicago-luthier thread was almost 3 years ago, and names/situations can change, so I'd appreciate any suggestions/updated info. Here were the names that turned up most frequently in my search and are within a reasonable drive (I live in Lakeview):

Carl Pedigo @ Lakland: Is he still able to take on outside work? I know Lakland's gotten bigger/busier. Shop's a mile away from me, and the feedback's been great, so this would be the best option.

Todd Seefeld, Guitar Remedies: Still around?

Jerry Loy, Player's Guitars in Worth: Same as above.

If anyone has recently had good/bad experiences with these folks, or can recommend others in the area, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Greg

GregC · #2 03-24-2007, 09:32 PM

Bump for fellow Chicago TBers.

cb56 · #3 03-25-2007, 07:38 AM

I haven't used them but they may be worth checking out.
http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/Vint...op-Chicago.htm
Lakeview huh? Can you walk to the ballpark you lucky dog?

GregC · #4 03-25-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb56

I haven't used them but they may be worth checking out.
http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/Vint...op-Chicago.htm
Lakeview huh? Can you walk to the ballpark you lucky dog?

Thanks for the link! And yep, it's about a 15-minute walk.

I can see Wrigley from the deck of my building.

**Rodent** · #5 03-26-2007, 02:41 PM

give a shout to Jay at Blueberry Hill Bass - he outght to be able to get you connected with the right local luthier for the right job

all the best,

R

GregC · #6 03-26-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodent

give a shout to Jay at Blueberry Hill Bass - he outght to be able to get you connected with the right local luthier for the right job

all the best,

R

Hey, thanks very much, Rodent.

Just today I tentatively set something up with a luthier. I'll update the thread afterwards.

Peace,
Greg

Beytill · #7 03-30-2007, 06:19 PM

The BEST there is. Gene Liberty
The Ultimate Guitar Repair Shop
112 S. Bushnell St.
Sheridan IL 60551

The list of clients is amazing.

GregC · #8 03-31-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beytill

The BEST there is. Gene Liberty
The Ultimate Guitar Repair Shop
112 S. Bushnell St.
Sheridan IL 60551

The list of clients is amazing.

Thanks for the suggestion, Beytill. Looks to be a real long drive (75 miles) for me, but I'll keep it on my list.

Chuck King · #9 04-01-2007, 09:14 PM

Specimen Products
1240 N. Homan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: (773) 394-8895

The guys here teach at the Chicago School of Guitar Making.

GregC · #10 04-02-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck King

Specimen Products
1240 N. Homan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: (773) 394-8895

The guys here teach at the Chicago School of Guitar Making.

Cool, thanks a lot, Chuck.

GM60466 · #11 04-05-2007, 05:53 AM

Ree Tetter RT Guitars in the south suburbs

Flawless work and reasonable

G

hbarcat · #12 04-07-2007, 03:22 PM

[The BEST there is. Gene Liberty
The Ultimate Guitar Repair Shop
112 S. Bushnell St.
Sheridan IL 60551]
815-496-9092

http://www.guitarfix.com/

genel@guitarfix.com

A big +1 to the Gene Liberty recommendation.
He's a technical wizard (his shop is amazing) and he's a genuinely nice guy as well.

GregC · #13 04-09-2007, 12:27 PM

It's with Carl at Lakland now--he's as cool as advertised. Thanks for all the advice, folks.