Double Bass Luthier in Tennessee

[knoxville bill]

Does anyone know of a good luthier in Knoxville, TN? If not, I found several in Nashville -- any specific recommendations there?

I need some help in set up but more concerning, the base of the neck has a crack that has been previously repaired about 30 years ago but it looks like it might be starting to separate.

Thanks in advance.

 

[TPugh]

I'm on the western end of the state and I can't speak for anyone in East TN, but since you asked, I will highly recommend Dustin Williams in Nashville.

http://williamsfineviolins.com

Good Luck,
TPugh

 

[kurtsnyder]

I'm on the western end of the state and I can't speak for anyone in East TN, but since you asked, I will highly recommend Dustin Williams in Nashville.

http://williamsfineviolins.com

Good Luck,
TPugh

+1 Jack and Dustin both know their basses. They get stuff done fast and are very affordable.

Another Luthier that I've heard good things about in Nashville is Jim Ferguson. He's a super nice guy and is an excellent jazz bassist and singer. http://jimfergusonmusic.com/

 

[DaveKirkpatrick]

+3 on Dustin and Jack at Williams fine violins. Fine folks to work with.

 

[LouisF]

I know Jim and recommend him highly. There is also Wayne Holmes in Milan, TN (but I know him only via email)

Louis

 

[knoxville bill]

Thanks for all the replies, they were very helpful.

 

[Michael Vee]

Bill, either Pick'n'Grin in Knoxville, or The Music Outlet in Sevierville can work with you on DB repairs.

 

[swmmojo]

Jerome is in Fall Branch, TN. He's closer to the TriCities but he does great work and is a great guy.

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