Ronald Sachs Violins, Luthier in Atlanta / Southeast

[Sevitzky]

Just wanted to post this in case anybody is looking for a repair guy in the south east. (I was previously unfamiliar with Ronald Sachs Violins.)

Had a crack in my table. They removed it, cleated it, replaced top. Got a new fingerboard put on, 2 new nuts cut, one extended (to shorten string length), one original-length, cut a new bridge.

My bass is a relatively modern Italian. Most of the work done on it while I've owned it was by NYC guys.

I was apprehensive, but had no choice to try someone new. They did an absolutely fantastic job. Mike Brenneger (who I believe worked at Robersons?) did the work, and I couldn't have been more pleased.

The stock-cut fingerboard they put on had an E-string bevel, and they took it completely out. (Does anybody know what those bevels are for??) It feels very clean to play on, now.

The new bridge they cut actually got rid of a bad wolf on A-natural. I was amazed. The bass is very solid, and has a thick top. The bridge they cut was quite a bit thicker and denser than the previous. After the top was put back on, I was able to play, using the old bridge, and the wolf was still there. So it was the new bridge that removed it, I'm fairly convinced.

Since the repair, the instrument is noticeably louder and more responsive.

Anyway, a really great repair job.


Sev

[bassist1962]

I live near Atlanta and need my bass repaired. I was looking at maybe going to Sachs for appraisal and repair. How much did this work cost you?

[Sevitzky]

The whole project ran about $3300 I think. Ron seemed to be pretty specific about his costs, everything was itemized. (sorry, I don't have the break-down)

6 weeks to get the top off and back on again, and put the f-board on. Bridge was done in 2 days (which initially scared me a bit, it seems too quick, but like I said, it's a great bridge/setup)

I know for a fact that one of the Atl symphony guys had his top off in Sach's shop, which is the reason I went.

Sev

[bassist1962]

Thanks Sevitzky

[Heifetzbass]

I know for a fact that one of the Atl symphony guys had his top off in Sach's shop, which is the reason I went.
Sev[/quote]

I sure hope he got some beads at least!

Seriously, I have a student that purchased a bass there, and they seem to do really good work. I hear good things.

BG

[mchildree]

I'd like to add that the guys at Sachs are really welcoming to all bassists....not a trace of the snobbishness toward non-classical or jazz players that you get at other establishments sometimes. They're there to work on your bass, not critique your style of music or your experience level.