Bass Evaluation near Wilmington,DE

tbg · #1 02-23-2009, 05:46 AM

I have a Paul Safran and Son Violin Co Bass from the late 50's, early 60's. Last restrung at Riccardi's in NJ. I read he passed. I want to update strings etc. and evaluate. Luthier suggestions please.

Jake deVilliers · #2 02-23-2009, 07:40 PM

http://www.gollihurmusic.com/luthiers.cfm

Febs · #3 02-23-2009, 07:52 PM

Though it's not exactly close to you, Jack Hill of Lawrenceville, NJ did a great job on my bass, and several friends of mine have had good experiences with him as well.

(609) 671-0098 http://www.jdhillmusic.com jack@jdhillmusic.com

VJP · #4 02-23-2009, 07:59 PM

I believe you're thinking of the senior Riccardi. the son took over the business. I was there about a month ago.

http://www.riccardisviolinshop.com/s...ir-service.htm

There's also Mike Shank

http://www.shankstrings.com/

He just did a great repair and set up on my Kay

tbg · #5 02-26-2009, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the input. Riccardi's and Jack Hill in Lawrenceville are places within reason.

Hammertime3 · #6 02-26-2009, 11:11 AM

David Mansbridge is a well regarded bass luthier in Maryland. He live just across the Bay Bridge in the Annapolis area, I believe Davidsonville. He does a lot of work for Balt., DC, bassists I'm told. Phone is 410-268-6698.