South Florida guitar set up and repair

bassgod76 · #1 03-11-2008, 10:07 AM

I usually go to Music Arts Enterprises for my setup needs, but I was curious to see if there is anyone in the South Florida area who I should check out.

Doughd54 · #2 03-11-2008, 10:20 AM

I've actually been looking for a luthier down here, the last time I had a set up done I took my guitar to Dixie Guitar Traders in Ft. Lauderdale. Glenn (The owner) has a luthier that comes by the shop to do work for him, I'll have to get the guys number because I was pretty impressed. I haven't been to MAE in a while, how are they doing?

bassgod76 · #3 03-11-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Doughd54

I've actually been looking for a luthier down here, the last time I had a set up done I took my guitar to Dixie Guitar Traders in Ft. Lauderdale. I haven't been to MAE in a while, how are they doing?

Glen at DGT is a nice guy. I didn't know they did setups there.

I like MAE because they have a dedicated repair area. I haven't been there in a while. Its a drive for me, and not spending is difficult to do there.

Doughd54 · #4 03-11-2008, 10:27 AM

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Its a drive for me, and not spending is difficult to do there.

Me too, it's a good 45 minute drive, and difficult is an understatement.

bassgod76 · #5 03-11-2008, 10:30 AM

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Me too, it's a good 45 minute drive, and difficult is an understatement.

When is the last time you were there? I have purchased so many items from them. The bass guy, Jeff is such a trip. He is so A.D.D., that it makes me laugh. He is so knowledgeable, though.

Doughd54 · #6 03-11-2008, 10:37 AM

I've been up at college in orlando.. I think it's been almost a year and a half. =x How are the setups they do there?

bassgod76 · #7 03-11-2008, 10:40 AM

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I've been up at college in orlando.. I think it's been almost a year and a half. =x How are the setups they do there?

MAE calls their setups, "Birthdays". I've had three basses set up, and they seem okay. In fact, one of my Sterlings I purchased from Bass Central had bad fret buzz. I dropped it off to MAE, and came back to a bass with great action and no buzz.

Doughd54 · #8 03-11-2008, 11:04 AM

How long are your basses usually in the shop for, I wouldn't mind getting my stingray a setup before I head back up to orlando.

bassgod76 · #9 03-11-2008, 11:05 AM

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How long are your basses usually in the shop for, I wouldn't mind getting my stingray a setup before I head back up to orlando.

a week, i think. It has been a long time.

Surly · #10 03-11-2008, 11:12 AM

I would definitely check out MAE if I need setups or repair in the future. I have not been happy with my guitar tech/setup experiences, so I now do my own adjustments and intonation.

bassgod76 · #11 03-11-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Surly

I would definitely check out MAE if I need setups or repair in the future. I have not been happy with my guitar tech/setup experiences, so I now do my own adjustments and intonation.

It's been a while since I've been there, but I've been pretty satisfied with what I got. I'm working on a bass right now and don't have the juevos to install a brass nut. I will let them handle it.