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Old 04-18-2007, 07:18 PM
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Looking for NH Luthier

Can anyone recommend a good luthier near Concord, New Hampshire? I've got a couple of buzzy spots on the fingerboard and it's never been dressed before. Also, what I can expect to spend?

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Old 04-18-2007, 08:18 PM
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The closest that I know of is Volker Nahrmann.

http://www.nahrmannbass.com/basses/index.html
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Old 04-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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Mark Carlsen's in Tewksbury Mass. He does outstanding work (and he's a fine player too).
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Old 04-19-2007, 10:08 AM
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I, too, would recommend Mark Carlsen. Fingerboards and setups are two of the many things he does expertly.His email is: boomybass@aol.com
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:17 PM
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Thanks. I'll contact Mark Carlsen since he's only about an hour away. Roughly how much does a fingerboard dressing cost? $100, $300?
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:26 PM
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Barry Lipman in Danbury CT. One ot the owners of the East Coast Music Mall. Might be a little far but you could always ship your axe.
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Old 04-20-2007, 05:59 AM
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Barry is an old acquaintance of mine from last century . He's an excellent guitar luthier. FretlessArt, you are on the wrong side of the TB forum...
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