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10-29-2008, 04:21 PM
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Does anyone know a luthier or repair guy who can Repair and possibly get parts for an early 1900's Gibson Mando bass???
Especially somewhere around the Pittsburgh, PA area. But if not let me know if there is anyone at all..
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10-29-2008, 04:36 PM
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10-29-2008, 05:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bronx, NY | | | you mean, you actually own one?! PIX PLZ
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10-29-2008, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DonHollowood  Does anyone know a luthier or repair guy who can Repair and possibly get parts for an early 1900's Gibson Mando bass???
Especially somewhere around the Pittsburgh, PA area. But if not let me know if there is anyone at all..
Don | Start your search with Volkwein's, either the Beaver Run Store or in Latrobe. Wallace Bass Shop may be able to give you some direction, too. Mannella Guitars in Verona may are also reliable. |
10-30-2008, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by envika you mean, you actually own one?! PIX PLZ | not a very good shot, but behind me is a black gibson mandobass owned by a friend of mine. it is a bear to play, but it has the most unique tone. it sounds like.... well, like a really big-bodied acoustic bass guitar. projects lows like a "regular" ABG never can, but still has the "sting" on top from being fretted. 
somewhere i have a better shot of it--- i will try and find it. |
10-30-2008, 05:54 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: triad, nc | | sigh... it must still be on the camera... i did find this one, though, which gives an idea of how the handrest dealy looks and works, for those who have never seen one. nevermind darth--- he is more of an electric kind of guy....  |
10-30-2008, 12:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jersey Shore, USA | | http://www.danerlewine.com/contact.html
About a 2 hour drive from the Pittsburg area, and I'm sure Dan charges big $$$.
But that piece is worth the trip (and cash), IMHO! 
Good luck - and yeah, PICS PLEASE!!!
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