Good fretless set up guy in NYC?

[BKBassDude]

I've generally done my own set ups on my Jazz basses, but just got a Fender Steve Bailey 6er FL that came with the usual funky factory set up by the folks at Fender. I was wondering if anyone had a good set up guy in NYC who knows how to properly set up a fretless? And someone good at improvising, cause this bridge is an odd one! Thanks for any info.

[sps500]

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[KellyM]

BK,

Well it seems that you are ahead of the game, at least in regard to most people, as you know how to do your own setups on fretted bass.

This is a good thing. But, you know how, seasonally, your action changes a little on your fretted bass? And you just kind of put up with it? (or at least, I do, because I'm lazy.)

The thing is, if the action gets a little higher, or a little lower on fretted bass, it still plays and sounds pretty much the same.

However, even a really good fretless bass must be kept in constant adjustment. At least if you want it to really sing all year round, instead of sounding like a thumpy and poor substitute for an upright.

My suggestion to you is to learn to set up your own fretless. And, since you already know how to set up fretted basses, you are way ahead of the game. And it beats the hell out of paying some guy sixty bucks every few weeks.


Kelly

[Hoover]

I've used Evan Gluck for most of my setup jobs: http://newyorkguitarrepair.com/

Recently had Matt Brewster at 30th Street Guitars do some repair work on a bass, and he did excellent work, so if you're looking for someone closer to midtown I'd recommend him (with teh understanding that I've never had Matt do a setup job for me).

But Evan is the shiznit.

[BKBassDude]

Originally Posted by KellyM

BK,

Well it seems that you are ahead of the game, at least in regard to most people, as you know how to do your own setups on fretted bass.

This is a good thing. But, you know how, seasonally, your action changes a little on your fretted bass? And you just kind of put up with it? (or at least, I do, because I'm lazy.)

The thing is, if the action gets a little higher, or a little lower on fretted bass, it still plays and sounds pretty much the same.

However, even a really good fretless bass must be kept in constant adjustment. At least if you want it to really sing all year round, instead of sounding like a thumpy and poor substitute for an upright.

My suggestion to you is to learn to set up your own fretless. And, since you already know how to set up fretted basses, you are way ahead of the game. And it beats the hell out of paying some guy sixty bucks every few weeks.


Kelly

I agree that I should, and will get comfortable doing my own adjustments to my FL. I've owned 2 FL in the past and got there after some time. But this is a new (Fender) instrument, with a brand new style bridge I've never worked with. I'd rather do one time with a trained set up guy, then do the minor tweaks myself.

I think Evan seems like a great choice. The fact that he is a bassist and has a reasonable fee makes him the winner. Thanks for the advice.