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Good Bass Techs!

#46
I just had my Fender Geddy Lee Jazz bass set up by Patrick Nelson, he is also located Park Slope/Windsor Terrace area in Brooklyn NY. He did a great job, the neck had to be straightened quite a bit and he adjusted action at bridge and nut and now the action is sweet. I would highly recommend Patrick, his prices are very reasonable and he's simply a great guy to deal with.


Name: Patrick Nelson
Business Name:Patricks Guitar Repair
Address: 1713 8th Ave. #18
US: City/State/Zip: Brooklyn, NY 11215
Telephone:718-753-0587

Website:http://www.patricksguitarrepair.com/
 
#47
Bumping this thread for a good cause. I need a pretty extensive neck repair and have been perusing the forum looking for the right person. I've sent off some emails today, but it can't hurt to continue my search in the waiting period for a response.
 
#52
Silicon Valley:

Mark Brown Guitars
279 Dillon Ave
Campbell, CA (downtown)

408/378-6007

http://www.markrepairsguitars.com/CampbellReporter.htm

He was the Doobie Bros gtr tech for many years. He's reworked my two Fender basses beautifully.

I've also played over a dozen different guitars (electric and acoustic) and basses he's worked on for friends of mine, just amazing work because some of those were train wrecks until he got them.
 
#53
Name: Kenny Kranzow
Business Name: Texas Guitar Workshop
Hours: Tue-Fri 11:30-6:00, Sat 12:00-4:00
Address: 1002 N. Central Expressway Ste 571
US: City/State/Zip: Richardson, TX 75080
Telephone: (972) 437-7800
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link Removed
Social Media: myspace.com/texasguitarworkshop.com
 
#54
I'll throw my info up for Cleveland, OH area.
Personally, I haven't found anyone local I trust to touch my stuff, which is a shame. But that's helped me to become fairly decent at minor tech stuff.

Name: Adam Falkner
Business Name: ACF Custom Guitars
Hours: Whenever
Address: Fairview Park, OH (at my house)
Greater Cleveland area
Telephone: email me
Email: [email protected]

Specialties:
Installing preamps, pickups, switching.
Setups, restrings, and overhauls.
"Un-relicing" (aka, making things look less beat up and play nicer)
Consultation for upgrades, mods.
Fixing stripped strap button holes.
Getting rid of fret edges that poke out.
Neck refinishing with TruOil.
Bridge/Tuner installs

Things like refrets, crowning, refinishing... I've dabbled in, but am not very comfortable with. If I can't do it, I'll tell you I can't do it (and don't charge to do so).
But most of the people I have helped out have been very happy with the results.
And I sometimes work for beer... so that's a bonus!

If you'd like my help, PM or email and we can chat about your project.
 
#55
Stumbo said:
Name: Bob Groat
Business Name: Groat Instruments
Hours: 10:00 am-5:30 pm M-F, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Saturday Call me, or just stop in!
Address: 3222 Airway Drive, #4 (new location) This is the former location of Michael Dolan Custom Guitars. It's a larger, more commercial situation for me, and is a one-of-a-kind shop for all of Northern California.
US: City/State/Zip: Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2001
Telephone: (707) 575-0654
Email: [email protected]
Website: Groat Instruments Acoustic Bass Guitar
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+ 1 Not only do I take my bass ('60 jazz bass) there because of the excellent building/repairs skills, Bob and his assistant Jordan are a couple of the nicest guys you want to meet. Totally pro, very friendly shop.
 
#56
Anyone mind if I broaden this thread beyond the US and Canada? Apologies if I've missed one but I don't see anything for the UK so far!

Name: Alex Bishop
Business Name: Alex Bishop Guitars
Location: Cockpit Arts Studios, Deptford, London (UK)
Website: http://alexbishopguitars.com/

Not a bass tech specifically - he actually builds and sells his own gypsy-jazz acoustic guitars, but also offers repairs, adjustments and setups. Honest, friendly and full of useful advice. Contact details and pricing should be available on the website.
 
#57
Name: Jeremy Nellist
Business Name: Nellist & Karriker Luthiers (Jeremy is formerly of Roseville Guitar Works)
Hours: MWF 10 - 6, Other by appointment
Address: 4500 Yankee Hill Ct. Suite A
US: City/State/Zip: Rocklin, CA 95677
Telephone: (916) 771-8899
Email:
Website: nkluthiers.com

Only person that will touch my instruments now. If I can't do it, Jeremy will. He's also the tech for several of my friends in the Sacramento area.
 
#58
AuntieBeeb said:
Anyone mind if I broaden this thread beyond the US and Canada? Apologies if I've missed one but I don't see anything for the UK so far!
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I certainly didn't mind. Here's one for the NW of England:

Name: Steve Robinson
Location: Sale, Manchester (UK)
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Maintenance, setups, repairs, upgrades etc. For me, he's finished off my resto on a WEM Rapier bass, repaired a neck crack in my Jim Reed BE5 (*) and installed a Graphtech Ghost Piezo system into my defretted Fenix Jazz. That last one, in case you're wondering how much effort's involved, is on his blog:

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He doesn't do more than is necessary, unless asked, so no nasty surprises. IIRC, the WEM was £40 incl flats, necessary fret tweaking and setup to the best an interestingly constructed 60s English bass could be. Similar for filling in + smoothing the neck crack and the £180 for the Ghost work (I bought the system, plus a Fender 60s bridge pup) included new D'ad flats, pots + knobs (1 concentric) + Switchcraft stereo jack parts.

(*) Cautionary tale. I came home to find my son and his chums "jamming" on my stuff. One chum sheepishly lifted off my BE5 and dropped it, head first, onto the floor - hence the crack (on a thru neck). Tested my "don't worry, not your fault, who wants chicken nuggets?" hospitality somewhat.
 
#60
Name: Jim Mozell
Business Name: Mozell Guitar Service
Hours: M-F: 10-5(MST)
Sa: closed (MST)
Su: Closed
Address: 4114 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2R7 (inside Axe Music)
Telephone:
(403) 287-6779

Jim is a little pricier than the rest of the Luthiers in the city , but well worth it . Very personable gentleman, always willing to shoot the breeze with you and usually tell you more about your instrument than you know yourself. Jim does top quality set up, resto and repair work. I understand he does most of the emergency work and some setup work for the big name acts that come through town , worth a look if you need some work done . You may have to wait a bit because Jim is just that busy , but he will work with you if you need it on the quick as well.
 

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