Double Bass Luthier Recommendations

[weary gill]

I live in east TN (close to Knoxville) and I need some set up work done in addition to getting a new bridge. Through Bob Gollihur's directory, I found these three cats in the Nashville area: George Chestnut, Jim Ferguson, and Dustin Art Williams. I wanted to know if any of you guys had had any previous experience with any of these guys or recommendations as to which one does the best work.

Thanks

will y

 

[james condino]

Will:

If you make it up the hill to Asheville, stop by the shop and say hello; I'm right downtown. There is always a lot of good music, fun folks passing through, and a big stack of double basses next to the bench.

j.
www.condino.com

 

[Steve Killingsworth]

I don't know Chestnut but Dustin Williams has does my work for years. Great guy, great staff, and great reputation. I've never had Jim do any work but I've taken a bass lesson or two from him and seen some of his work. I wouldn't hesitate to call him if Dustin was booked up.

Another N'ville area guy is David Harvey. He actually works for Gibson doing mandolin repair as well as basses. I used him on several occasions before Dustin opened his shop. David is currently restoring an old French bass for a friend of mine. The only downside to him is it usually takes a long while to get something done.