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Good Bass Techs!

#82
WannaJazz said:
Got bass tech recommendations for Minnesota?
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Name: Leonard Shapiro
Business Name: Leonard Shapiro Guitar Repair
Address: 2103 Wabash Ave.
US: St. Paul, MN 55114
Telephone: 651-646-8484
Hours: Sunday-Monday Closed, Tuesday-Friday 10–5, Saturday 11–4
Website: http://moseso.com/lsgr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leonard-Shapiro-Guitar-Repair/155666784466586
Email: leonard (at) moseso.com

Referred by: ExaltBass, http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/show-your-relic-ed-basses-318561/#post3976900
 
#85
Palm beach county Florida

Name: Guitar Hospital
Address: 235 NE 6th Ave, Ste G, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: 561-706-6011

Michael is a luthier who does repair on guitars and basses. This includes setups, finishing, electronics, etc. He has done several bass repairs for me and is very competent and cares for his customers.
 
#87
Name: Mike Lull
Business Name: Mike Lull Custom Guitars
Hours: M-F: 9-5 SAT: 10-5 (Pacific Time)
Address: 13240 NE 20TH ST, SUITE 2
City/State/Zip: BELLEVUE, WA

Telephone: (425) 643-8074
Fax: (425) 746-5748

Email: service at mikelull dot com
Website: http://www.mikelull.com/
Other: 43 years experience, acoustic guitars/basses, Plek service available.
Specialty: Manufactures guitars and basses. Known worldwide. Lots of famous clients:
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Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Lull-Custom-Guitars/185982374815848
http://www.youtube.com/user/mikelullcustom
http://twitter.com/#!/mikelullcg
Referred by TBr dannster
Free Instrument Assessment

Drop by our shop in Bellevue, Washington for a free assessment of your instrument. See our contact page for directions.
Luthiery Services

Some of our guitar repair / modification services:

» Re-frets for both vintage and modern instruments
» PLEK computerized fret leveling
» Setup and action work
» Buzz Feiten Tuning System Installation
» Fretless bass conversions
» Acoustic guitar neck re-sets
» Acoustic instrument bridge re-glue, repair, & replacement
» Complete restorations of vintage instruments
» Pro reconstruction work (i.e. peghead repair, body damage)
» Complete electrostatic shielding of guitar's electronics
» Installation of Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolos
» Complete instrument wiring services including custom wiring
» Bone nut and saddle installations
» Acoustic guitar body damage and crack repair
» Acoustic guitar pickguard replacement
» Authorized Taylor warranty repair center
 
#88
Name: Mike Forrester
Business Name: Forrester Kustoms Guitar Service & Repair
(Forrester Kustoms, LLC )
Hours: Please CALL AHEAD for an appointment
Address: 9914 Britinay Lane
City/State/Zip: Parkville, Md. 21234
Other:
Telephone: 443-722-6938
Email: mike at forresterkustoms dot com
Website: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Social Media:
Specialty:Full Service Luthier including all acoustic instruments
Other: Over 30 years experience
Referred by: TBr greenbass after Mike did a fantastic repair on his "unrepairable" bass .

While guitar repair is my specialty, Forrester Kustoms services electric AND acoustic stringed instruments of just about EVERY kind. I've repaired, serviced, and maintained everything from the standard guitar and bass, to mandolin, mandocello, tenor and 5-string banjo, violin, bouzouki, upright bass, dobro......my customers are a diverse and multi-talented group! Feel free to contact me to discuss your specific needs. References are available upon request.

I honed my luthier skills while repairing guitars as a hobby since 1980, working on hundreds of instruments for friends and family members. By the early 90's, I had developed a small, but dedicated group of select customers. Having developed a passion for everything-guitar, going into the repair business would be a completely natural move.

After a career at GM, Forrester Kustoms, LLC., Guitar Repair & Service opened for business in June of 2006

Forrester Kustoms currently repairs and maintains stringed instruments for many of Baltimore's performing musicians and guitar collectors, in addition to serving four area music stores. Internet exposure has also helped to bring customers from all over the United States, and even as far as Germany.

My attention to detail has me continuously striving to improve my guitar repair and vintage restoration skills, with growing interest in full-custom luthiery.

Relative experience includes custom motorcycle painting, technical illustration, patent drafting, and woodworking. I remain committed to serving the working musician, as well as the collector, providing them and their instruments the personal attention they so truly deserve.
 
#89
Name: Danny Ott
Business Name: Danny Ott Guitar Repair
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Address: 7556 Garden Grove Blvd.
City/State/Zip: Westminster, CA 92683
Other: Just off the Garden Grove Freeway, 1 block west of Beach Blvd.
Telephone: 714-893-5557
Email: ottco2 at gmail dot com
Specialty: Gretsch, Dobro and other fine guitars(and basses, too!). Modifications and custom work.
Other: Previous business name: Guitar Doctor West. Same location. Also a performing/recording musician.

Website: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Social Media: Danny is proud to appear on Dave Alvin’s latest CD ‘Eleven Eleven’, playing electric, acoustic and slide guitar and adding harmony vocals.


Danny Ott Guitar Repair is a full-service repair and maintenance shop, serving the professional player and the beginning guitarist with the same level of expertise and personal attention. Danny has over 35 years of professional experience, including 3 years spent working at Dobro Guitar.

Just a few of the services offered:
· Setup (includes fret dressing, truss rod adjustment, set intonation, basic electrical service, new strings & cleaning)
· Acoustic Pickup Installs
· Wiring & Pickup Installs (standard or custom)
· Expert Refretting
Free Estimates
Call or email Danny with any questions
 
#96
bassclef112 said:
Name: Jeremy Perks
Business Name: Rudy's Music Stop
Hours: 10:30 am-6:30 pm M-F, Not sure of Saturday-Call
Address: On 7th Avenue - Just around the corner from the main store at 167 48th Street (they'll tell you the bldg address)
City/State/Zip: New York, NY 10036
Telephone: (212) 391-1699 (This is the main store - just ask for the repair department)

Jeremy has been my bass tech for over 10 years and he's a master. He's done work on everthing from my vintage Fenders to my Alembics, and has also assembled 4 Warmoths for me in that time that are easily boutique level.

Whether it's wood related or wiring electronics his experience and skill are expert. He's installed numerous non-standard control schemes to my spec and all operate perfectly. Every ebay purchase I make is immediately presented for a full evaluation and he has "saved" me on several occasions by identifying issues that weren't readily apparent.

You can take any recommendation he makes to the bank and know you're not getting hosed for unnecessary extras.

There are some excellent techs here in NYC, but I'm looking no further until Jeremy decides to leave the state. I can't say enough about the quality of his work and integrity. I give him a 10.

P.S. His day off is usually Thursday. Call ahead for more info - he does tour with The Fab Faux upon occasion as one of their techs.
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I can certainly second bassclef112's enthusiastic endorsement of Jeremy at Rudy's Music Stop in Manhattan. He's performed work on all of my current basses - everything from pickup & preamp upgrades, to electronic troubleshooting, to installation of new battery compartments, to repairs, to basic set-ups, and more. It's always done right. And the prices, while not cheap, are certainly worth the quality of service you receive.

The guy knows his stuff. He'll always shoot straight with you. You can relax, knowing your baby is in the care of a pro.

Five stars: * * * * *

Note: Since bassclef112's post, Rudy has moved the repair shop from 723 Seventh Avenue (around the corner from 48th Street), back into the storefront on 48th Street. It's now on the fourth floor (no more elevator). And as of this writing, Jeremy no longer works on Saturdays (though this is always subject to change, IME).

MM
 
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#99
Name: Raul Aldaco
Business Name: Perfect Guitar and Amp Repair
Hours: 11am - 7pm Mon - Sat, Closed Sun
Address: 7033 Greenleaf Ave.
US: Whittier, Ca. 90602
Telephone: 562 755 9526
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link Removed
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Specialty: All types of basses, guitars, setups, amps, cabs, effects, switches, custom mods
Other: formerly in Downey, Ca, 25 years experience. Positive posts from TBrs.
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#100
Name: Jeff Marple
Business Name: Corner Music
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm Mon-Fri and 10 am - 6:00 pm Sat.
Address: 2705 12th Ave. S.
US: Nashville, TN 37204
Telephone: 615-297-9559
Email:
Website: www.cornermusic.com
Social Media: Facebook
Specialty: All types of guitars and basses. Setups and pretty much any custom work you can think of.

This guy is the only person I trust to do work on my instruments. Get on his good side, and you'll never need anyone else.
 
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