Luthier in Philadelphia

Aziz · #1 08-11-2008, 02:08 PM

Hi All - Does anyone out there know of a good bass repair person in the PA Philly area?

Thanks

jeremyr · #2 08-11-2008, 02:11 PM

www.callowhill.net

jrlynch · #3 08-11-2008, 02:22 PM

Aziz · #4 08-11-2008, 02:31 PM

jeremyr, thanks for a quick reply, but i need a repair person for double bass, they specializing in bass guitars.

Thanks

Aziz · #5 08-11-2008, 02:40 PM

jrlynch, Thanks for the link. I was wandering if there is a closer to Philly shop. This one around 2 hours away from Philly.

Commreman · #6 08-11-2008, 02:50 PM

Try Phil Petillo in Ocean Township, NJ. Unbelievable work and craftsmanship. PM me for his phone number.

mdiddium · #7 08-11-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrlynch

mike shank.

+1

Even though it's a bit of drive from Philly, you owe it to yourself to get work done from Mike. People seek him out as far around as the tri-state area (at least). He's a great dude and does great work.

jrlynch · #8 08-11-2008, 08:15 PM

mike is the man. take a scenic trainride. catch some art in lancaster. catch some jazz in harrisburg. it's all good.

juuzek · #9 08-12-2008, 10:50 AM

www.goldenviolins.com/
Also,
www.stevensviolins.com/
and of course
www.shankstrings.com/

Golden Violins is in Chestnut Hill. Paul Stevens is in Ardmore.
Paul did nice work for me and was very fair priced. However, Mike Shank is the local authority on basses [that I am aware of] and will give your bass the attention it needs and you won't leave his shop until you are satisfied. He's a great guy!

jeremyr · #10 08-12-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aziz

jeremyr, thanks for a quick reply, but i need a repair person for double bass, they specializing in bass guitars.

Thanks

ah, sorry man. I didn't realize i was in the DB section..LOL

Aziz · #11 08-12-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juuzek

www.goldenviolins.com/
Also,
www.stevensviolins.com/
and of course
www.shankstrings.com/

Golden Violins is in Chestnut Hill. Paul Stevens is in Ardmore.
Paul did nice work for me and was very fair priced. However, Mike Shank is the local authority on basses [that I am aware of] and will give your bass the attention it needs and you won't leave his shop until you are satisfied. He's a great guy!

Thanks a lot for the information

sbassface · #12 08-20-2008, 01:55 PM

I just had my swingmaster which was in not so good playing condition, set up by mike shank, fingerboard reshaped, sound post refitted, bridge arched, now she plays great arco and pizz . Prices very resonable, too.