Double Bass Upright setup in Northern NJ?

[Lorenzo]

Anyone know of a reliable place to get my upright setup in northern NJ? Usually I just take it into NYC, but I'm looking for a more local place. Thanks!!!

Lorenzo

 

[wilsonn]

I have lived in Northern NJ for over 13 years and have looked hard. Haven't found anyone. There are some options in South Jersey and the Philly area. All the players I know in the Northern NJ area go to one of these: Jeff Bollbach in Freeport NY, Bill Merchant in the West 30's in Manhattan, Arnold Schnitzer in Brewster, NY, or David Gage on Walker Street in Tribeca.

 

[robobass]

I don't know if this helps, but http://www.jdhillmusic.com/
is near Princeton.

 

[arnoldschnitzer]

Jay Van de Kopple is in North Joisey. Takes on a limited amount of work, but a great guy.

 

[wilsonn]

Thanks for posting Arnold. I wasn't aware of Dr. VandeKopple's work, but now that I am I will make others in North Jersey aware. Impressive background.

 

[gerry grable]

Charlie Traeger, if he is still in business, is located not too far from NW New Jersey border-- just above the PA state line in SE New York. If that helps?

 

[hoerni]

Has anybody used Menzel violins in Livingston? They are listed on Bob Gollihars luthier list, but I don't know anything else.

Actually I know next to nothing about double bass. I've been playing EBG for about 20 years and just found a good deal on a West German Mathias Thoma upright. It's been a student bass for a while and needs a few specific things (broken endpin replacement, small separation of the top from the side). And could probably benefit from a general set up before I start lessons. On that note, does anyone know a good teacher near Long Valley, nj?