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G&L setup around Philly area

#2
I've had some work done on my G&L L2500 by Ron Ruggerio (Guitar Workshop?). He does excellent work (refretted my dad's 1961 PBass, for example). He is located on 22nd street IIRC. His setup was very smooth. He also set up my Pedulla Thunderbass nicely.

For setups, I now do my own after having gained a bit of confidence.
 
#3
shocktop said:
Anyone from Philadelphia area or New Jersey (Central or South) know a good place to have a G&L bass setup? I know some techs that I take my Fenders to, but from what i understand G&Ls must be taken to someone who KNOWS G&Ls.
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No different to other basses really, they just have to bet taken to someone who knows basses, not someone who claims to know basses.
 
#5
If you just need a setup, Glenn at Bass Specialties is great. Plus you get to visit a Bass Boutique shop.

If your guitar needs repairs (Fret leveling/replacement, neck treatment(heat), etc) then you'll need Audric Jankauskas; who is amazing at repairing instruments. He's also an accomplished guitarist. Link Removed

He works out of Proline Music located in Fairless Hills; which is far out of the city, but his work is worth the drive.
 
#6
Might be a bit far for you... but if I need a more complete set-up I'll drop it off with West Chester Music Store and then they take it down to Nick Bucci (a luthier in Wilmington, DE) who does a great job. Usually takes a couple weeks, sometimes 3, but it's well worth it.

Edit - Can also second that Glenn at Bass Specialities does a good job and it's an awesome shop.
 
#8
The luthier I go to for all work on my instruments is Pete Brown at South Jersey Guitar Repair in Collingswood, NJ (his shop is in an alley behind some stores on Haddon Ave, just east of Rt. 130). I've been really pleased with the work he's done on mine and some of the work I've seen him do on other guitars and basses people have brought in is really impressive. Purely coincidence, but my instructor has been giving Pete all his work too for a while (and now also plays in a blues band with him).

I still haven't gone up to Bass Specialties but since my parents moved last fall I go right by his shop on my way to their new home. I need to stop by some time.
 
#10
I've never noticed my G&L being any different to set up that my other basses. The bridge has the "Saddle Lock" screw that they would need to be aware of before they start setting saddle height and intonation, but that's the only difference I can think of.
 
#12
Thanks for the replys everyone! Bass Specialties is a great place and its actually where I bought my G&L. I wasnt sure if it was a good place to take my bass but now I know.

Febs- Where can I find Jack Romano?

dave64o - Pete Brown is a great guy and I've already talked to him about bringing my bass in to him. I have no experience bringing my guitars to him yet. Just drinkin experience with him lol! But from talking to him, it seems like he knows his stuff!

scobias - I'm around Gloucestor City so Wilmington isn't that far from me and my band actually plays in around Wester Chester/Delco area. So maybe I could try that out.

Thanks again everyone!!
 
#13
And I haven't had to get a new setup on my G&L yet. So when i say they have to be taken to someone who knows G&Ls well, I'm not saying it factually or talking from experience. It's just what I've heard a couple times. But if you guys all say it doesn't make a difference, then I will just have to take it to a any good bass/guitar tech.
 
#16
Setup really is the same as anything else, with the exception of the three bolt micro-tilt neck.
Some Fenders used this, some MusicMan used that...

G&L has their factory setup procedure very well detailed in the FAQ section of their website.
 
#19
That part of it is a tad tricky of you're not familiar with it.
It's not black magic though.

I set the microtilt to off, and will only use it if I have to after running a full setup routine.
 
#20
Nothing special about g&l. For less than the price of a single setup yo can buy the tools you need and do it yourself. I always have and I highly recommend it. I setup my basses every time they get new strings.

Screwdriver or two
Allen key set
6" metal ruler with 32nd markings
Leaf gauge set
Wire cutter
String crank is optional
A tuner helps with fine intonation adjustment
 

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