Double Bass Chicago luthier advice needed

[tony-moore]

A young relative (age 10) is interested in playing bass. Can anyone recommend a good and reasonable luthier in Chicago? Particularly on that stocks student instruments?

Thanks!

Tony
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[Mike Goodbar]

Talk to David Briggs at Quinlan & Fabish. I got a good deal on a Christopher there, and David is a good luthier who will make sure the bass plays right.

 

[Brent Norton]

You might also try Mark Sonksen in Chi-town. He stocks Christophers as well. http://www.sonksenstrings.com/

 

[Chrix]

I'd recommend Steve Reinfranck in Evanston Invalid Link Removed

The Website is a bit out of date, but the number is good. I bought my Bass from him back in September. He's fabulous to work with and stocks some nice instruments, including some smaller student basses.

 

[Nick Lloyd]

Cast my vote for Mark Sonksen. He is a pro bassist, good luthier, and honest dealer. Hard to find all in one person!

 

[John Sprague]

Add Classic Contrabass to the list, and I think you have them all. Chicago is a good town for bassists, lots of skill floating around there.

 

[Tom Hutton]

Cast my vote for Mark Sonksen. He is a pro bassist, good luthier, and honest dealer. Hard to find all in one person!

I'll put a shout in for Mark Sonksen as well - he did a lot of work on my bass and did a fantastic job. He's a really nice guy and great to deal with. Give him a call!

 

[TheGrayBassGuy]

Although I haven't met him, I've heard great things about Scott Henrie, but I don't know if he carries student instruments.

Steve Reinfranck was my teacher for a few years, and he has to be one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I also know he carries student basses, and he'll give you a good deal on it too. However, I don't think he sets up basses. I believe he sent the basses he was dealing to Scott Henrie to be set up and appraised.

I have limited experience with Michele Fiori at Classic Contrabass, but I checked out what she had in stock once, and she knew what she was talking about.

 

[Paul Warburton]

Count me in for Mark.

 

[mpm]

I just met Mark at the show and I overheard Ahnold say "doesn't it piss off your customers that you play better than them?" Mark is a really nice guy and plenty funny!