Luthier in Tennessee

knoxville bill · #1 03-14-2009, 09:59 AM

Does anyone know of a good luthier in Knoxville, TN? If not, I found several in Nashville -- any specific recommendations there?

I need some help in set up but more concerning, the base of the neck has a crack that has been previously repaired about 30 years ago but it looks like it might be starting to separate.

Thanks in advance.

TPugh · #2 03-14-2009, 12:02 PM

I'm on the western end of the state and I can't speak for anyone in East TN, but since you asked, I will highly recommend Dustin Williams in Nashville.

http://williamsfineviolins.com

Good Luck,
TPugh

kurtsnyder · #3 03-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPugh

I'm on the western end of the state and I can't speak for anyone in East TN, but since you asked, I will highly recommend Dustin Williams in Nashville.

http://williamsfineviolins.com

Good Luck,
TPugh

+1 Jack and Dustin both know their basses. They get stuff done fast and are very affordable.

Another Luthier that I've heard good things about in Nashville is Jim Ferguson. He's a super nice guy and is an excellent jazz bassist and singer. http://jimfergusonmusic.com/

Kirkowitz · #4 03-14-2009, 12:45 PM

+3 on Dustin and Jack at Williams fine violins. Fine folks to work with.

LouisF · #5 03-14-2009, 03:57 PM

I know Jim and recommend him highly. There is also Wayne Holmes in Milan, TN (but I know him only via email)

Louis

knoxville bill · #6 03-15-2009, 06:46 PM

Thanks for all the replies, they were very helpful.

MichaelVee · #7 03-15-2009, 07:29 PM

Bill, either Pick'n'Grin in Knoxville, or The Music Outlet in Sevierville can work with you on DB repairs.

swmmojo · #8 03-16-2009, 10:24 AM

Jerome is in Fall Branch, TN. He's closer to the TriCities but he does great work and is a great guy.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=77668688