Bass setup NYC ????

Lorenzo · #1 06-25-2009, 09:51 PM

Hey.... I have a nice early 70's Fender P bass that really needs a good setup. Does anyone know a good setup guy in the NYC /NJ area? Thanks!!

dougjwray · #2 06-26-2009, 06:41 AM

This guy is excellent:
http://www.imai-guitars.com/

basslinejam · #3 06-26-2009, 06:50 AM

http://newyorkguitarrepair.com/
Evan is a great guy (and a friend) and does setups for many top players. He's a bass player too.

Cheers

wilsonn · #4 06-26-2009, 06:59 AM

+1 on Evan Gluck. Cheap, fast, fun to talk to, and a good setup. Also consider 30th Street Guitars, Rudy's Repair on 7th btwn 48/49 and Alex Guitar on 48.

dropbass · #5 06-26-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dougjwray

This guy is excellent:
http://www.imai-guitars.com/

+1000 he used to work for Sadowsky... amazing fret work....

Bassist30 · #6 06-26-2009, 07:09 AM

http://newyorkbassworks.com/

Does great work. Makes a great bass. And really knows fenders. His name is Dave.

wilsonn · #7 06-26-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dropbass

+1000 he used to work for Sadowsky... amazing fret work....

What are Norio's typical setup rates?

dougjwray · #8 06-26-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonn

What are Norio's typical setup rates?

I would recommend calling him to find out. His most recent setup job for me was around 3 or 4 years ago now, plus I may not accurately remember how much he charged me.
From his website:

Norio Imai, Imai Guitars
20 West 22nd Street, Suite 414
New York, New York 10010 USA
Phone +1-212-675-8408 Fax +1-212-675-8418
Business hours are on an appointment only basis from 11am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).

To arrange an appointment, please call between 11am and 1pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Or, you can leave a message on the answering machine or fax me and I will get back to you.

This is to ensure that I understand your needs better and not be distracted. For the same reason, I do not publish my email address.

Please do not email the webmaster at the email link below to talk to me, please phone.

I do accept "rush" jobs, please phone or leave a message during business hours.

I'm sorry, I do not accept appointment requests or repair enquiries by email.

For questions regarding the website, please email the Webmaster at webmaster(at)imai-guitars(dot)com. Webmaster does not accept appointment requests.

Thanks! Norio

Lorenzo · #9 06-27-2009, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the responses!!!! I'll be checking out these guys.

GraffixNyc · #10 08-17-2009, 05:06 PM

Imai charges $95 plus tax plus strings