Guitar/bass tech in Austin, TX

[mgmadian]

Any recommendations or referrals? Looking for someone for repairs, setup, modifications, etc.

Ideally someone who's good in both electronics and woodwork (IME some are relatively better in one or the other).

Thx!

[Shovelbone]

Originally Posted by mgmadian

Any recommendations or referrals? Looking for someone for repairs, setup, modifications, etc.

Ideally someone who's good in both electronics and woodwork (IME some are relatively better in one or the other).

Thx!

I see that you are in Austin. Have you tried Bass Emporium?

[mgmadian]

Originally Posted by Shovelbone

I see that you are in Austin. Have you tried Bass Emporium?

Yes, I should have mentioned in the original post. Bass Emporium is a very good retailer, but they don't really get into repairs and modifications.

Looking for folks' experiences with stuff like routing for new pickups, fretjobs, electronics wiring, etc.

[iamthebassman]

I agree about BE and repairs, and John the owner is a friend of mine!
Oh well, there's a place on S.Lamar around the corner from Ray Henning's that I've heard good things about, although I've also heard they're kinda slow. Anyway, can't remember the name but as I said, it's in the shopping center that Ray's is in.

[ggunn]

Originally Posted by iamthebassman

I agree about BE and repairs, and John the owner is a friend of mine!
Oh well, there's a place on S.Lamar around the corner from Ray Henning's that I've heard good things about, although I've also heard they're kinda slow. Anyway, can't remember the name but as I said, it's in the shopping center that Ray's is in.

That would be Austin Vintage Guitars. They do good work on setups, although I've never had them do any extensive mods. Another place to check out would be South Austin Music, which is just a couple of blocks farther south on the same side of Lamar, next to the Saxon Pub.

[Easy8]

Music Maker's just north of H.O.T. on Lamar does good work.

Sorry, I can't remember the set-up guy's name, but he worked at Ray Hennig's for many years.

[iamthebassman]

Hey, who do all you fellow Austinites play with? I'm with The Eggmen.

[TrevorOfDoom]

Originally Posted by iamthebassman

Hey, who do all you fellow Austinites play with? I'm with The Eggmen.

i'm between bands. but you can see me every sunday night at Westlake Baptist Church, if you wanna

[lpdeluxe]

Don't forget Guitar Resurrection. Mr Erlewine does fine work.

[lowbass68]

Originally Posted by lpdeluxe

Don't forget Guitar Resurrection. Mr Erlewine does fine work.

+1 on that. I lived in Austin back when Guitar Rez was in that ol' hole in the wall place on the drag.

[iamthebassman]

Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

i'm between bands. but you can see me every sunday night at Westlake Baptist Church, if you wanna

Cool! I play Sunday morning and night at First Baptist-Kyle,TX(unless The Eggmen are playing out of town).

[iamthebassman]

Originally Posted by lowbass68

+1 on that. I lived in Austin back when Guitar Rez was in that ol' hole in the wall place on the drag.

I used to go there ALL the time but since they moved I haven't been to their new place. Chuck still there?

[Easy8]

Originally Posted by iamthebassman

Hey, who do all you fellow Austinites play with? I'm with The Eggmen.

I'm just getting back into it after a long layoff.

Currently playing with the John Michael Rose Band.

http://www.myspace.com/johnmichaelrose

Peace and Love,

Jackie

[64jazzbass]

If Ed Reynolds is still in the Austin area I would find a way to get in touch with him. For years, he was probably the most sought out guy for repairs in Chicago. I would trust him with any bass and any repair or customization work.

[telebravo]

Adding my +1 (2 cents ) on Mr Erlewine. Guitar player has recently had 1978 Les Paul refretted by him; and, it's amazing.

[mgmadian]

Originally Posted by 64jazzbass

If Ed Reynolds is still in the Austin area I would find a way to get in touch with him. For years, he was probably the most sought out guy for repairs in Chicago. I would trust him with any bass and any repair or customization work.

Ed's been recommended to me by a highly-regarded player in the area, and also by my former tech from when I lived in the Bay Area (Steve Crisp), who in turn was a highly-regarded tech in Austin before he moved out to Santa Cruz, CA to work with Rick Turner.

From what I understand, Ed's pretty busy and somewhat $$... curious to see if anyone's worked with him directly.

[ggunn]

Originally Posted by iamthebassman

Hey, who do all you fellow Austinites play with? I'm with The Eggmen.

Cool. I've seen you guys a few times. Y'all had the ex Bubble Puppy drummer with you for a while, didn't you? You guys have an excellent stage show with the costumes, vintage instruments, and whatnot.

I play with an original band you've probably never heard of - Crystal Flavola. I used to play guitar and trombone with Jumpstart. I also play with a couple of sometimes bands - Runamok! and the Possebilities.

[Webtroll]

Chip Todd does good work at a good rate in the Cedar Park area, and then there's Erlewine who is really good. Both are veterans (guitar building veterans that is).

http://www.chiptodd.com/
http://www.erlewineguitars.com/

[ggunn]

Originally Posted by Webtroll

Chip Todd does good work at a good rate in the Cedar Park area, and then there's Erlewine who is really good. Both are veterans (guitar building veterans that is).

http://www.chiptodd.com/
http://www.erlewineguitars.com/

Wow, is Chip still around? He did some guitar mod work for me back in...when was it... 1972 or so. He was working out of Beaumont back then, I believe.

[waynobass]

If you're in north Austin you might try Jason's Guitar and Sound in Round Rock. He works out of his garage but has a good little shop in there, and is faster and less expensive than a "real" store like Bass Emp. or Guitar Rez.

http://www.jasonsguitars.com/