I need a set up; In CT.

{OE} · #1 10-21-2004, 10:39 AM

After a lengthy absence from the local "scene" I found out the place I used to go to no longer has the same bass player/tech. that I used to deal with.

Soooo, Im looking for a "store" that provides "pro." set ups in central/south central CT. ( preferebly New Haven area)

Any/all opinions welcome; who should I try/avoid?

Im not swimming in cash, so I do not have the luxury of trying several out.

Thanks in advance!

{OE} · #2 10-21-2004, 01:40 PM

I used to go to Joe's Guitars in Wallingford, but when I returned to the state a couple of years ago I found out he sold it to another "Joe"...LOL

Cool, thanks! They were one of my considerations as was G Guitars in New Haven, but have never dealt with either.

Aaron Saunders · #3 10-21-2004, 03:39 PM

Try it yourself, depending on what you need. If it's anything to do with fretwork, yeah, get a pro, but there's no point in spending money on truss rod and bridge adjustments.

{OE} · #4 10-21-2004, 08:20 PM

Last I heard he was doing good, working in I.T. and still gigging with his Hendrix cover band.

Yeah, I did try it myself.... thats why it needs a pro set up now....

karrot-x · #5 10-21-2004, 08:42 PM

Sorry this maybe a little offtopic but what exactly is a "setup?" I'm guessing it's bridge, truss rod, and pickup adjustments...but is that it? I sometimes feel like the "feel" of my bass is off, and have been considering have someone take a look at it. Is a "setup" what I need? Or is it something else like a brain checkup?

Aaron Saunders · #6 10-21-2004, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karrot-x

Sorry this maybe a little offtopic but what exactly is a "setup?" I'm guessing it's bridge, truss rod, and pickup adjustments...but is that it? I sometimes feel like the "feel" of my bass is off, and have been considering have someone take a look at it. Is a "setup" what I need? Or is it something else like a brain checkup?

Sounds like you need a setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by {OE}

Yeah, I did try it myself.... thats why it needs a pro set up now....

Hahaha, touché. Good luck! ♪

**IvanMike** · #7 10-21-2004, 09:13 PM

last i saw joe he had cut his afro, quit playing entirely and was very very very clean cut. it may in fact be the same joe you ran into oe.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #8 10-21-2004, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua

Where were you previously going?

The best I've found in this area is Paul Neri in Clinton.

A little easier might be Milford Music Studio. I just had them setup my fretted Cruise bass and their tech did a nice job...

Where in Clinton does he work, Josh? I was going to just go to Caruso's in New London, but I'd rather go with someone with good bass experience.

BTW, NEVER use Music Center of Norwich.

Craig Garfinkel · #9 10-22-2004, 08:38 AM

The absolute man in CT is Froc Filipetti. George Furlanetto of F Bass fame credits Froc for getting him started in the bass building biz, FWIW.

Froc works out of LaSalle Music in East Hartford (not the West Hartford store) 860-289-3500.

He's usually very busy, so he doesn't do a while-you-wait thing. In fact, expect to be without your bass for a week or so. He's a bit on the eccentric side, but in true artist/genius fashion. He truly is a master at his craft...and an incredibly talented jazz guitarist as well.

And great ears run in the family...his brother Frank is a Grammy-winning producer/engineer (James Taylor).

**IvanMike** · #10 10-22-2004, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Garfinkel

The absolute man in CT is Froc Filipetti. George Furlanetto of F Bass fame credits Froc for getting him started in the bass building biz, FWIW.

Froc works out of LaSalle Music in East Hartford (not the West Hartford store) 860-289-3500.

He's usually very busy, so he doesn't do a while-you-wait thing. In fact, expect to be without your bass for a week or so. He's a bit on the eccentric side, but in true artist/genius fashion. He truly is a master at his craft...and an incredibly talented jazz guitarist as well.

And great ears run in the family...his brother Frank is a Grammy-winning producer/engineer (James Taylor).

Froc did my tobias before i bought it. Mike from milford music sent it there for a workout. From what i hear he's the man.

Craig Garfinkel · #11 10-22-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua

Froc is great indeed. He dropped out of the (retail) repair biz for awhile a few years ago and I didn't realize he was back in it. He set up my Peavey Palaedium in the mid 90s and it rocked!

Actually...he may still be "dropped out", as I haven't had him do any work for me in quite awhile. That would be a shame, though. Sorry if I provided less than timely info.

Bob Lee (QSC) · #12 10-22-2004, 10:35 AM

A guy who had a shop in Middletown did a very good fret & neck job on my old EB-0 about nine years ago. He also worked as a tech at Sam Ash (formerly Brian Guitars, IIRC) on Amity Road in New Haven (near the tunnel).

I'm trying to remember his name (maybe Jeff something?); I'll post it if my memory serves it up.

{OE} · #13 10-22-2004, 02:17 PM

I used to go to Brians Guitars all the time and pretty much bought everything I had from there as well.... Sam Ash is located in the building next to where Brians used to be.... I went there once.....I prolly wont go back, as I prefer that the "salesman" at least know as much ( hopefully more....) about the gear as I do......

Re. Joe, the Joe that owns Joe's now is not the same.... Thats too bad he if he isnt gigging anymore, they were pretty good, and he was a great guy.... He used to let me just take gear home to try out without any deposit. ( Which is why I ended buying my SWR SM-400 and Eden 4x10 from him..... I had it for a week before I decided to buy it.)

Thanks guys, I'll check those out... One of these days I will learn how to do it properly myself, until then, thank god for competant tech.'s