Luthiers in DFW, TEXAS area

[iplaybasstexas]

I need some of you to contact me. I'm building a bass, but i need someone to put it together, wire the pickups, all that jazz since i don't want to risk it. Please only mail me if you do have experience with electric basses. An example of work you've done would be great to. Thanks!

[dcr]

Might give Pete Skjold (www.skjolddesign.com) a try......he's been known to build a few.

Located way up north in Lewisville, TX.






dcr

[iplaybasstexas]

Originally Posted by dcr

Might give Pete Skjold a try......he's been known to build a few.

Located way up north in Lewisville, TX.






dcr

as in Skjold Company? The insanely expensive basses?

[dcr]

Yes, but he also occasionally does the small stuff too.

There is an MTD Z5 floating around here that he replaced p/ups, electronics, rewired, etc. that looks like a million bucks. Was recently (and still may be) owned by Nashvillebass.

And you get what you pay for. His basses are great! I loved the fit, finish, and look of mine, but not the way it played, so I sold it. Otherwise, I'd still own it.



dcr

[iplaybasstexas]

Originally Posted by dcr

Yes, but he also occasionally does the small stuff too.

There is an MTD Z5 floating around here that he replaced p/ups, electronics, rewired, etc. that looks like a million bucks. Was recently (and still may be) owned by Nashvillebass.

And you get what you pay for. His basses are great! I loved the fit, finish, and look of mine, but not the way it played, so I sold it. Otherwise, I'd still own it.



dcr

What are his prices?

[dcr]

Oh, and the title of the OP might be a tad misleading.

There are lots of techs around that could do that kind of work -- hey I've done all that myself myself and I'm not even a great tech -- but those techs would never quality as "luthiers". Luthier is a very specific term, that invokes a professional builer of instruments.

Having a true luthier put together a "parts" bass might be overkill and a bit expensive. Oh, it would be a great bass when completed, no doubt, but likely cost more than it's worth.

I'd suggest a really good tech over a luthier for that project.



dcr

[dcr]

Have no idea of his prices...or if he even still does that stuff.

Why don't you just send him an e-mail and ask? He's a great guy to deal with and overall, pretty responsive.

If you are dead-set on having a try luthier do the work, contact Mike Lull of Lull Guitars. Yes, he's not local, but his turn-around time is very, very good. Prices are fair for his level of service, and shown on the website.

He does great work. I had him work on a high-end custom piece for me and it turned out great.





dcr

[T. B. Player]

There's also Scotty Coleman in Waco, TX of Redeemer Basses - almost has him make one for me...but then the gigs dried up as the regular job responsibilities and expectations increased.

You can find him in the Luthier's Corner forum on this TalkBass site.

Here's his site: http://redeemerbasses.com/

His prices are outstandingly reasonable for a completely custom-made instrument.

Z

[dcr]

And if you don't mind a little road trip, I suspect that Bass Emporium in Austin has a pretty nice shop, too.




dcr

[Basso Gruvitas]

https://www.brianpaulguitars.com/ Very nice guy who makes his own guitars, but does repair work of all kinds. He has a shop in Addison, near the Tollway.

Also:

Crisler Guitar Repair
Roger Crisler
1818 North Interstate 35 East Suite 105
Carrollton, TX 75006
972 242 4050
needmoblues@yahoo.com

Roger also does fine work. He is authorized as a Buzz Feiten tech.

[Jonsbasses]

I'm located in Fort Worth. If you have any need for power tools / advice, you're more than welcome to come out to my shop.

[Stu L.]

I'm interested and only an hour south of Dallas. PM me if you'd like.

[Basso Gruvitas]

Originally Posted by iplaybasstexas

as in Skjold Company? The insanely expensive basses?

That's kind of a loaded question, isn't it? "Insanely expensive" is a relative term. Compared to a Rogue or a Hondo - yes, but compared to an MTD, Ritter, Alembic, F Bass, Ken Smith, etc. - no.


Try one. It's worth your investment

[fishtx]

Jim McCandless is great and over in Ft. Worth as well...