Recommendations for SF area luthier for resto

[Bass68]

Hi,

I am interested in getting my 1930s German bass restored or refinished. The poor thing is very scratched and pitted, and it's time to make it beautiful. I am in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have someone I use for repairs, but I'm not sure if he's the best for this kind of work. Any recommendations for me?

Thanks!

[alavakian]

Hannah Mayne at the Bass House in Oakland. The greatest!
510-382-0620

[hdiddy]

huh? Hannah Mayne and Michael Olivola moved away to Alberqueque several years ago. Where ya been?

Try Matt Bohn down in Santa Cruz. http://www.thebassdoc.com/

I've only heard good things. Same goes with Jeff Sahs in Sacto.

Either that or Daughtery Violin Shop in Eureka if you're willing to make the drive. http://www.stringrepair.net/articles.html

[Gary Lynch]

Matt Bohn.............The Bass Doctor............He's the man........located just above Santa Cruz

http://www.thebassdoc.com/

[Bass68]

Thanks for the tips. They're all actually a little far from me (I'm in Berkeley), but I'll look into it.

[Gornick]

Alex Freidman does excellent work. Not the cheapest guy in town, but he makes up for it with the theatrics and a little education as well.

http://www.acousticbassshop.com/

[alavakian]

How about Pat McCarthey in Berkeley?

[MR PC]

I've seen some nice total re- finish/restore and finish touch up work done over at Best Music Repair in Oakland. It's a large shop with a finishing area. Talk to Greg there.

[eadg57]

I have been seeing Bruce Sexhauer in Petaluma. Not too bad a drive from the East Bay. (I sure miss Mike and Hannah, but Bruce has really come through for me with a great fingerboard dressing and a really good soundpost placement.)

Also, if you are really just looking for finish work, I have had some varnish work done at Ifshin Violins, now in El Cerrito. Ask for Colin.

[A. Munk]

I'd really recommend Alex Freidman.
He does great work and is experienced.