Double Bass Repairs near Syracuse, NY?

[dsmacleod]

I just moved to Syracuse and need a basic setup. I left my bass with a musician friend while I travelled this summer and the humidity wreaked havoc on the action.

The bridge is adjusted as low as it can go, and is still too high to play comfortably.

I am looking for someone within an hour of Syracuse. I used to take it to Gage when I lived in the city, but would rather not make the trip.

Any ideas?

 

[Jake deVilliers]

How far is Brewster and Arnold Schnitzer's shop?

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

About four hours each way. For basic stuff the Violin Shoppe in Oneida is right down the road. I bought an old German from him and the setup wasn't too bad. JR Judd Has a good shop in Williamsport and there's a shop in Amherst whose name escapes me because I'm on my first cup of coffee.

 

[arnoldschnitzer]

Robert McIntosh in Cambridge, NY. Probably 2 hours from Syracuse or so...

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Robert McIntosh in Cambridge, NY. Probably 2 hours from Syracuse or so...

{facepalm}

I played a bass the other day that he had set up...some old German beater. It sang. There's your answer.

 

[ethnotime]

Mike Griffin in Fairport, NY (Rochester) does good work. Probably an hour and a half from Syracuse.

 

[dsmacleod]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Think I'll try Griffin near Rochester. Only an hour and 15 minutes away. He's also got a few basses there I'd like to check out ...

 

[Heifetzbass]

I "third" the Robbie McIntosh recommendation. Great guy and stunning work!

BG

 

[arnoldschnitzer]

Mike Griffin is a good choice too.

 

[Margin]

I highly recommend Robert MacBlane String Instruments in Preble, about 15 minutes south of Syracuse. His work is great, reasonable prices, and such a cool shop! He set up my bass ( twice) and fixed up an old mandolin that I thought was kindling.

 

[boombloom]

Tom Hosmer is in Syracuse. He helped me out with set up on my first upright 20 years ago. Invalid Link Removed Since I moved east I have been lucky enough to meet Robbie Macintosh.

 

[martinc]

Looks like Syracuse is well stocked with bass repair people. Lucky you!

 

[Margin]

Hosmer doesn't work on basses any more - he said they take up too much room in the shop! Another highly skilled genius...

 

[dsmacleod]

Looks like Syracuse is well stocked with bass repair people. Lucky you!

I know! I thought I was going to be stuck driving down to the city every few months.