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United States
Alabama
Birmingham,
Bob Tedrow
Primarily a concertina builder, but does repairs on bass viols and bows
Birmingham,
John Casebere, Casebere Violins
Quality repair services
Alaska
Anchorage,
Petr's Violin Shop
Petr Buchinsky
Arizona
Mesa,
Andrew´s Fine Violins
Repairs, Restorations
Cave Creek,
Gerald VonTietz
Builds and repairs basses
Phoenix,
The String Shop of Arizona
480-829-8595
Repairs...
Scottsdale,
Joel Shewchuck
480-797-8727
violin maker and luthier, repairs
Tucson,
Tom Bielejec
520-881-2961
Repairs
Williams,
Lou Carle, Gateway Music Corporation
Repairs
Arkansas
Sherwood,
Independent Music Service
Instrument repair and
restoration.
Rogers,
Palmer Violin Shop
Repairs, Adjustments, Maintenance, Bow Rehairs
Beebe,
Wyatt Custom Banjo Works
Primarily works on Banjos, obviously - but can do minor setup/replacement work on double basses
California
La Puente,
Alcala Luthiery
Specializing in stringed instrument restorations, including double bass, cello, viola and violin. By appointment only.
Laguna Beach,
Jason Brown, The Guitar Shoppe
Pasadena,
FMI - Fantastic Musical Instruments
Setup and repair work, rentals, sales, custom painting
Vista,
San Diego County Music Exchange
Repair/set-up work on most band & orchestra instruments including double basses. The store also offers sales and studio space for private instruction.
Burlingame,
Steve Swan String Bass
We offer string bass repairs, setup, restoration, and bow re-hairing. Our repair hours vary, and are by appointment only, so please contact us if you would like to set up an appointment or have questions.
Newport Beach,
Hachez & Lorge
(714)557-9928
Buena Park,
Jon Peterson Upright Bass Repair
After a brief hiatus I am happy to again be taking new customers for their bass repair needs: Including everything from simple bass set ups and adjustments to major repairs and restorations.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Berkeley,
Gael McKeon's String Bass Studio
Repairs, Restorations, C Extensions, Setups and Appraisals.
San Diego,
David Millard
Restoration, Repair, Setups, Building custom instruments
Forestville,
John Knutson
Repairs & restorations, accessories, amplification specialist.
Monterey Bay,
Paul Hostetter
Setups, repairs
Eureka,
Robert and Geoff Daugherty, Daugherty Violin Shop
Repairs, restorations, sales, basses and other violin family instruments
Berkeley,
Ifshin Violins
Repairs, restorations, accessories
Fort Bragg,
Allan Droyan, The String Bass Shop
Fresno,
Stephen Bridgham
Repairs, restorations
Glendale,
Thomas Metzler Violin Shop
818-246-0278, 818-246-8697 fax
Basses and bows, repairs, rentals, accessories
Los Angeles,
Lisa J. Gass, Los Angeles Bass Works
Repairs, restoration, new basses
Los Angeles,
Nick Roubas Concert Violins
Repairs all strings
Palo Alto,
Lawrence Haussler, Palo Alto Violins
650-327-8465
Services all stringed instruments, sells new and used, builds violins.
Petaluma,
Bruce Sexauer, luthier
Repairs, maintenance, custom parts, and sales of new and used basses and bows; builds guitars and violins.
Santa Cruz (Felton),
The Bass Doctor, Matt Bohn
Setups, bridges, repair, restoration, etc.
San Jose,
Kamimoto String Instruments, Hideo Kamimoto
Full service bass shop, new and used basses.
San Jose,
Stevens Violin Shop
Basses and bows, repairs
South San Francisco,
Acoustic Bass Shop, Alex Friedman
Double bass repair and restoration; new, used, and original instruments; flight cases, rentals, amplifiers, supplies.
Winters,
Keith Cary Stringed Intrument Repair
Repairs, used instruments, and accessories
Colorado
Westminster (Denver area),
Mi Vida Strings LLC - Eric Trujillo
Repairs, also rentals and sales
Denver,
Robert Ross
Set up, repair, c extensions, restoration, maker, new and used basses for sale
Connecticut
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Branford,
David Mix Bass Repair
Repairs, restorations, accessories, instruments
Bristol,
Seery Strings
All strings and Bow Repairs, Set up and Restorations
Cromwell,
Asetta Strings, Michael Asetta
Double Bass repair, restorations
Mystic,
Upton Bass
Instruments, new and old, restorations to simple setup work
Old Greenwich,
Constantin Popescu, LLC, Atelier
Restorations, repairs, sales, rentals, accessories, setups by performing bassist
Westport,
Constantin Popescu, LLC, Atelier
Restorations, repairs, sales, rentals, accessories, setups by performing bassist
District of Columbia
Washington DC,
John Lemoine
202-528-2918
Luthier for the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and the Washington Opera
Florida
Altamonte Springs,
Saul Cornell
407 831 3680
Primariy bow maker/repairs; sells new and used basses, ex-Flute player with Florida Symphony.
Charlotte Harbor,
Darkwood Music Co - R.J. Malloy
Builder, repairs, restoration
Boca Raton,
Kim Young, Sohlip Violins
561-391-2669
Bass repairs
Indian Harbour Beach,
Sean Freeman, Musicians' Alliance, Inc
Repairs, refinishing
Jacksonville,
Dale Gosa
904-731-0367
bassist in the Jacksonville Symphony, works on entire string family
Jacksonville,
Violin Shop, Miguel Melanchon
904-564-9002
Repairs, sales, rentals
Gainesville,
David Forbes
352.375.2609
Bows only, bowmaker specializing in French bows of the Sartory design. He will also make German bows on commission.
Lake Worth,
Phillips' Violins & Bows, Inc, Maria Phillps
Specializing in Bows and light repair, has new and used basses etc.
Melbourne, (Space Coast),
Rick Desgrange
Minor repairs, extensions, weekends only
Miami,
Paris Banchetti, Luthier
877-717-6393, 305-666-5520
High Springs,
Ron Annis & Kathleen Nicolai, Luthiers
Repair and Restoration
Wellington,
Alberti's Violins, Albert Genduso
Instruments, repairs, all stringed instruments
Miami,
Allegro Music Center
Full Service String Shop
Lakeland,
Tyler Francis Workshop
Repairs and restorations
Gainesville,
Gainesville Violins Inc
Dealing in and servicing double-basses
Tampa,
Importuno Violins - John Importuno
Complete Restoration of All String Instruments
Sarasota,
Bruce Wallace
All repairs and setup - former owner of Wallace Bass Shop (Pittsburgh)
Miami Shores,
Charles Winters , Miami String
Offering string instrument repairs for all orchestral instruments, specializing in double bass. We rent double basses along with other string instruments and double bass hard cases. Private music lessons, instrument sales, and accessories also available on-demand or in-home. Trained luthier under the late Joe Reichgott. Member of ISB, ASTA, FOA, FMEA, NAMM, NAfME, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools registered vendor.
Tampa,
Violin Shop Tampa
Competent Bass Repairs
West Palm Beach,
Nicolai Tambovsky, Tambovsky Strings
All repairs, setups, bow rehairs, appraisals, instrument builder.
Melbourne,
Atlantic Strings Violin Shop
Upright bass repairs and restorations. New and Used basses for sale. Bows, cases, and strings. Rentals.
Georgia
Peachtree City,
Ron Sachs Violins (2nd Location)
Bass dealer, repairer, restorer
Alpharetta,
North Fulton Strings - Mark Pullen, Luthier
He is a violin maker, but does work at everything to do with the bass. Repair, setup, re-hair, and rebuilds.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Atlanta,
Southeastern Strings LTD, Tom Thoreson
770-973-9845
Basses, repairs, accessories, bowmaker
Decatur,
Emile Baran Instruments
404-377-3419
Repairs, rehairs, N. Amatus bows, carved and laminated basses
Roswell,
Emile Baran Instruments
770-518-0046
Repairs, rehairs, N. Amatus bows, carved and laminated basses
Lilburn,
Ronald Sachs Violins (Original Location)
Bass dealer, repairer, restorer
Roswell,
Eduard Svetlovsky
Bowed & fretted stringed instrument repair, bass specialist
Hawaii
Maui (Lahaina),
Ken Potts, KP Ukulele and Strings
Does repair and setup on string family instruments; specializes in ukulele, but handles upright basses (and has done major repairs on them.)
Illinois
South Chicago and Suburbs,
Andrew Hassel, Chicago Bass Works
Setup, repair, restoration, and bass maker.
Evanston,
James Kirk
Bass repair "hobbyist"? Recommended by one of our longtime customers, who "had great set up work done for a more than reasonable price."
Hickory Hills,
Wladek Stopka
Does not specifically list bass on his website, but a trusted customer "had great serious repair work (heel break, bridge modification, carved wood crack repair) done" by this luthier. Doesn't hurt to ask!
Crete,
Tim Fox
312-405-7526
Submitting players suggests that Tim is very good on all repairs and setup. Especially noteworthy touch up and cosmetic work.
Homewood (Chicago),
Gary Rickman Stringed Instrument Repair
Repairs, restorations, setups, also builds stringed instruments - May no longer be working on basses, please let us know if you are able to confirm this.
Evanston/Chicago,
Yumi Fujimoto
Specializes in restoration, repair, set up, sound adjustments
Monmouth,
Brian W. Daw
Stringed instrument maker and restorer. Can handle anything from a new bridge to an arch correction - and for bows, from a quality rehair to rebuilding a frog or fixing a broken stick.
Chicago,
Scott Henrie
773.743.8738, fax 773.743.8130
Repairs and custom work.
Chicago,
Mark Hogan, A440
Services and sells all bowed instruments.
Chicago,
Sonksen Strings, Mark Sonksen
Repairs, basses, accessories
Wheeling,
Classic Contrabass, Michelle Fiore
Repairs, sales and rentals - May no longer be working on basses, please let us know if you are able to confirm this.
Chicago,
rocknrollvintage Guitar Repair Shop
Ben Fry on staff, repairs guitars and upright basses
Indiana
Mulberry,
1st Chair String Repair
Setups, repairs of entire string family - also sells instruments
Iowa
Ft. Madison,
Martin Sheridan
Builds new basses and imports/finishes new instruments, repairs
Travels with tools to service several states, including IA, MO, KS, WI, MI, AR, IL, NE, CO, SD, and others.
Iowa City,
Heartland String Bass Shop, Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand
Services include C Extensions, Scroll Grafts, Repair, Restoration, new hand-crafted instruments by luthier
Kansas
Lawrence,
Steve Mason's Luthiers and Violin Shop
Kansas City,
K.C. Strings
Instruments, repairs, restorations, and accessories. All string family instruments.
Stanley,
Branstetter String Repair, Bob Branstetter
Hours by appointment, repairs
Topeka,
Keller Strings
Repairs, restoration, accessories, sales and rentals
Wichita,
McHugh Violin Shop
instruments, restorations
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Louisiana
New Orleans,
Salvador Giardina
Works on all stringed instruments, builds acoustic basses and electric uprights.
Lafayette,
Sola Violins
Repair and restoration is one of our specialties here at the store. Whether you need a tone adjustment on your instrument, a new bridge cut and fit, or a more major fix, we are happy to provide an estimate for the job.
New Orleans,
Bill Schettler, Schettler Violins
Repair and setup
New Orleans area,
Timothy Paco, Pa'ako's String Shop
I have 30+ years experience and now have my own little shop (in my house). I specialize in Double basses, electric basses, all guitars and string instruments. I can do full restorations, repairs and adjustments.
Maine
Pownal,
George Rubino, Bowmaker
Makes bows, does repairs and restorations; Member, bowmaking faculty, University of New Hampshire Violin Institute
Maryland
Annapolis,
Rumano Solano
Bass luthier, building and servicing basses
Baltimore,
James Cox, Luthier, Ltd
Bethesda,
Potter's Violins
301-652-7070
Sells, repairs new/used instruments, bulk of business is fiddles but basses and cellos are also sold, and serviced.
Gaithersburg,
Lashov Violins
imported instruments finished in the US, repairs, restorations, all stringed instruments
Massachusetts
Amherst,
Stamell Stringed Instruments
Sales, repairs, appraisals, accessories
Billerica,
Nahrmann Bass Shop, Volker Nahrmann
Restorations, repairs, consignments, large selection of new and used basses. Shop run by professional bass player. By appointment.
Boston (area),
The Set Up Shop, Mark Carlsen
By appointment, new and used instruments, repairs, restoration, setups
Boston,
Rutman's Violins
Repairs, restorations and sales
Jamaica Plain,
John Styklunas
617-983-0001
Whitman,
Eric Vance, Guitar Doctor
Set-ups, repairs
Brewster,
Donald Mackenzie
(508) 385-5896
Repairs, rehairing
Somerville (Boston Area),
Jed Kriegel
Restorations, repairs, setups, neck resets, extensions
Boston,
Eric Lane, Reuning and Son Violins
Bow making and repair
Michigan
Grand Rapids,
Grand Rapids Violins
String Instrument Sales and Consignment - Bass Repairs (and violin/viola/cello) - Instrument and Bow Restoration - Sound Adjustments - Bow Rehairs - High-Quality Instrument Rentals
2 Locations: Berkley and Waterford,
Detroit Violin Company
Repairs from simple adjustments, basic maintenance, to open seams and the highly complex restoration of a fine older instrument. We specialize in adjusting your instrument to play to MENC standards.
Lansing,
Ed Fedewa
517-896-6931
He is the principal bassist of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, and professor of bass at Central Michigan University, Alma College, and Lansing Community College. He works on basses all over Michigan.
Muskegon,
Daniel Seabolt
Dan is an accomplished and seasoned luthier. His skills range from bow making to scroll carving in addition to quality crafted stringed instruments.
Flint,
Mark Schwartz, Mark Schwartz Violins
Setup and Adjustment, Restoration, Repairs, and Installs Marvin Cable Tail Pieces, Double Bass Low "C" Extensions. Also does student rentals.
Livonia,
Andrew Pursell, Bayberry Music
Stringed instrument and bow repairs, custom builds, more
Grand Rapids,
Meyer Music
Repairs, setup, specialize in orchestral but also willing and able to do setups for other genres
Berrien Springs,
Jan Burda, J. Burda Guitars
(269) 471-4111
Jan is a guitar maker and repairer, and has done upright bass work occasionally to rave reviews.
Birmingham,
Wilson Fine Violins, Rob Wilson
Restoration & Repairs: We gladly accept repairs of all nature, regardless of severity of damage. Insurance repairs are also accepted on a pre-approval basis. For more information, please contact us. Appraisals and tonal adjustments are accepted by appointment only. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment with the owner, Robert Wilson.
Grand Rapids,
Guarneri House, Steven Reiley, Aaron Reiley, Steven McCann
Steven Reiley, Bow and Instrument Maker, imported and used basses, also repairs, restorations, appraisals.
Monroe,
Ed McCoppin, Violin Maker
734-755-9680
Repairs and restorations on basses
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
South Lyon,
Gary Ritter Strings.com
Complete Sales & Service over 40 years in business
Minnesota
Minneapolis,
Gary E. Bartig, Bartig Violin and Bass Shop
repairs to double basses and other strings, sale of his instruments only: maker of the Eminence Portable Upright Bass
Minneapolis,
Quinn Violins, Scott Jensen
Full service repairs and restorations, extensions, instruments
St. Paul,
John Michael Smith
Repairs, restorations, setups, rehairs, extensions, accessories
Duluth,
Christian Eggert Violins Ltd.
Multiple locations (also serving Fargo, ND) - Professional Luthiers Sales, Service, Repair, Rental and Accessories of Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Missouri
Maplewood,
Ted Moniak, Top Notch Violins
Sell, repair and restore basses, and all bowed strings, full service.
St Louis,
Geoffrey Seitz, Violinmaker
Sales, builder, repairs on all stringed instruments
St. Louis,
St Louis Strings
We have an extensive instrument and bow repair workshop. We offer fast, friendly and professional service for all your violin, viola, cello and bass repair and restoration needs. We give free repair estimates. Custom setups and acoustic adjustments can be made to your violin, viola, cello, or bass to optimize its sound. All major repairs are guaranteed for as long as you own your instrument.
University City,
C Bout Music, Inc.
Repairs, Restorations and Rentals - full-service string shop
Montana
W Billings,
Carmen Wacker Galt, Galt String Gallery
406-259-3476
General repair/setup and luthiery
Livingston,
Lisa Barrett, Barrett Violins
406-333-2525
General repair/setup and luthiery
Missoula,
Stringed Instrument Division, Peter Barberio
Instruments, repairs, restorations
Missoula,
John Joyner
(406) 549-0312
Repairs, setup
Nebraska
Lincoln,
Linda London, London's Stringed Instrument Repair
(402) 464-1981
Repairs and setups
Nevada
Reno,
Dave Edwards
Repairs, restorations
New Jersey
Lawrenceville,
JD Hill Music, Jack Hill
repairs of basses as well as other string instruments
Booton,
The Music Shop
Instrument sales and repairs
Egg Harbor City,
Tom Hawk, Taylor Electronics
609 641-1333
Setup work
Gibbsboro,
Egan String Repair, Michael Egan
Bass repairs, bow rehairing, all string family instruments
Livingston,
Menzel Violins
Work on all of the stringed instrument family.
Gloucester Township,
Bob Riccardi, Jr
All string instrument repairs, specializing in double bass, bow rehairing, new and used instrument sales
Barnsboro,
Philip F Travaline Strings
Bow and String Instrument setup and repair
Toms River,
Joe Matkowski, Ugly Door Studio
repairs, setups
New Mexico
Albuquerque,
Robertson & Sons Violin Shop
repairs and sells basses and bows, other strings
Albuquerque,
Mayne Bass, Hannah Mayne
Handcrafted upright basses.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
New York
Cambridge,
Robert McIntosh
Double bass restorations, repairs and handmade basses. Hours by appointment only.
Greenwich,
Kim T Griffin, Luthier
Baldwin,
Barrie Kolstein, Kolstein Bros
sells N/U basses, resortations and repairs, parts
Bay Shore,
Barry B. Hill
New and used basses, accessories, restorations and repairs
Fairport,
Michael Griffin, Luthier's Care
works on all strings, sells instruments
Freeport,
Jeff Bollback, Luthier, Inc.
Repairs, restoration
NYC,
David Gage String Instrument Repair
Basses, repairs, restorations, parts
NYC,
Merchant Bass, Bill Merchant
Restoration and repairs, Merchant Vertical Bass (electric upright)
Brewster,
AES Fine Instruments, Arnold Schnitzer
Arnold has retired from running the shop, and his website link will take you to O'Hara Fine Instruments, run by Keiran O'Hara, who has picked up the mantle. See separate listing.
Westford,
Thomas Blatz, Thomas Blatz Luthier
Builds guitars, violins, and bows, does repairs, sells strings.
Woodmere,
Edward Maday, Violin and Viol maker
Builder and repairs
Yorktown Heights,
Nick Misch
914-245-0864
Repairs
Saratoga Springs,
Bob Zink, Robert Zink Stringed Instruments
Restorations and repairs for all strings, specializing in bass. New instrument orders and set-up.
Brewster,
O'Hara Fine Instruments, Keiran O'Hara
Restorations, Setups, Repairs, Custom Extensions, New Handmade Instruments
NYC,
Bruno Destrez
Restoration and repairs of acoustic basses.
North Carolina
Dunn,
Legacy Music
910-892-0647
Specializes in stringed instrument sales and service. Small to major repairs and setups on upright basses, as well as guitars, mandolins, banjos.
Durham,
Damon "Dr. Bass" Walker
Full service repairs and restorations for all stringed instruments, including double bass, cello, viola & violin; New and used instrument sales and rentals; Double bass lessons - www.facebook.com/doctorbassrepair
Near Asheville (Swannanoa),
Gold's Stringed Instrument Works/Roger Gold
Repair, Restoration, Setup, and Custom Work to most stringed instruments including Orchestral. Bow Repair and Rehairing.
Stanfield,
Ronnie Hatley
Repairs/setup on bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and other stringed instruments.
Creston,
Solitude Violin Shop - Alfred Michels
From setups to repairs and restorations
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Mt Airy,
NoteAble Repair, John Boulding
specializing in repair of Basses, Violins and all string instruments.
Asheville,
J. Condino
Builder of new double basses; repairs, restoration, and teaches luthiery. Email contact available at www.condino.com. He also maintains a Kay-specific website at kaybassrepair.com.
Currituck County,
Hiram Gallop
Repairs, restorations, and some refinishing on the full range of orchestra strings as well as bow work and rehairing.
Durham,
Leo Lorenzoni, High Strung
286.3801
Works on basses
Rhodes Violins, David Rhodes
We were saddened to hear that, unfortunately, David has passed away (2017). You can see his memorial page here.
Greensboro,
Bass Violin Shop, Bob Beerman
Repairs, full-service kind of shop; new and used basses
Hillsborough,
Robert E. Link
New/used instruments, repairs, accessories, violin family, specializes in double bass. By appointment only.
Raleigh,
Greg Hanson
828-9619
Specializes in acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos, but also works on basses.
Winston-Salem,
Steve Wishnevsky
New instruments only, "Appalachian School" folk instruments made from unusual woods
North Dakota
Fargo,
Christian Eggert Violins Ltd.
Multiple locations (also serving Duluth, MN) - Professional Luthiers Sales, Service, Repair, Rental and Accessories of Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Ohio
Fairview Park (Cleveland),
Reese Williams Violins
Repairs of bass, violin, viola, cello, and Early Music instruments; Bow Rehairs, Repairs - Rehairs done same day/next day with scheduled appointment; Appraisals for insurance policies and insurance claim evaluations; Consultations about instrument purchases; Photo documentation for insurance and collections.
Hartville,
Stearns Violins, Inc
Restoration of fine professional and antique instruments; also do instrument repair, everything from the most basic student repairs to the most complex.
Brecksville,
Peter Horn
216-526-2606
Luthier, no details yet
Cincinnati,
Bass Cellar, Andrew Stetson and Chris Roberts
(formerly Cooperative) New and used instruments, repaires, restorations
Cincinnati,
Lakeberg & Baer, Peter Baer and Bill Lakeberg
repairs and restorations; hand built double basses.
Cincinnati,
Nick Lloyd
Sales and service of all doublebasses. Specialty: new, handmade basses.
Columbus,
The Loft Violin Shop
(614) 267-7221
Repairs, instruments
Lancaster,
Jacque Gray Bass/Violin Shop
Bass repairs and sales, supplies for basses including bridges, endpins and
extensions, wheels, and a limited variety of strings.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City,
Christo Contreras, Oklahoma Strings Violin Shop LLC
We do it all in shop! Rehairs, restoration, repairs, custom builds, etc. New tips, frogs, linings, eyes for bows just to name a few! New pegs, bridges, seam repair, varnish touch up... we've even restored instruments run over by cars! You don't need an appointment, and we never charge for a quote or advice.
Tulsa,
Lou Lynch, Tulsa Violin Shop
A full service establishment, providing instruments for purchase, appraisals, bows, strings and string accessories as well as repair and restoration.
Tulsa,
Jacob Mehlhouse, Tulsa Strings Violin Shop
Tulsa Strings is renowned for expert repair & restoration. We provide all the necessary services for string players including set-ups & adjustments, as well as bow rehairs & repairs. All of our repair work is guaranteed. We offer free adjustments and checkups as part of our warranty on instruments and bows we sell. Our instrument repairs are done with accuracy and care using traditional repair methods to achieve the optimum tonal response and structural health for your instrument.
Oregon
Ashland,
Bellwood Violins, Stephen Bacon
Repairs, restorations, instruments
Eugene,
David Doucet Violins
541-343-2706
Repairs, rehairs
Eugene,
Doug Heydon
Repairs, builds, and sells basses
Portland,
Don Kinch String Repair
503) 234-5849
double basses available, repairs on all strings
Portland,
Maureen Pandos, Luthier
builds, restores and repairs, specializing in the double bass.
Portland,
Pete's Bass Shop, Pete Lampe
Specializing in restoration, repairs, set-up, sales, rentals, and bass building.
Stayton,
Ken Cartwright, Cartwright's Music Repair Shop
By appointment only. Repair and setup of string basses.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Talent,
Glenn Freese - String Instrument Services
Setup, maintenance & repair of bowed and fretted stringed instruments in Southern Oregon.
Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown,
Shank's Strings
Professional Set Up (Bridge, Sound Post adjustment & Fingerboard Planing), Complete Crack Repair/Reinforcement, Re-barring and Re-bracing, New Fingerboards, Neck Grafting, C-Extensions, Bow Re-hairing and Restoration
Susquehanna,
Susquehanna Strings
Repairs (and rentals) of the stringed instrument family.
Curwensville,
Marc Prave, M. Prave Guitar works
"Full service shop" that caters to the double bass and fretted instrument community
Conshohocken (Philadelphia area),
Paul Klinefelter
Set-up, minor repairs
Mechanicsburg,
Michael Sheibley
Sales, repair and restoration of entire string family, tonewoods, violin making parts and tools, bows, etc.
New Freedom,
Stringed Instrument Repair, Jeff Hostetter and Amy Hopkins
New Kensington,
Wilhelm J.Castellon, Basses
Specializes in the repair and set up of string basses, By appointment only
Pittsburgh (also Latrobe),
Volkwein's Music
Repair, Setup, Accessories, Sheet Music.
Pittsburgh,
Bruce Wallace [Summer Months Only]
Repairs and setup - former owner of Wallace Bass Shop
Sciota (Pocono Mtns),
Robert Tice, Luthier
Restores, repairs and sells upright basses and all other stringed instruments
Williamsport,
J.R. Judd Violins
Repairs, restorations, new and used basses, accessories
York,
Bluett Brothers Violins
Repairs, rehairs, new and used instruments
Rhode Island
Providence,
Zachary S. Martin Restorations
all repairs including major restorations, custom C extensions (multiple latches), set ups, tonal adjustments, and appraisals
Warwick,
Eric Rene Roy
Double bass repair and restoration. Set-up and tonal adjustments. Classically trained violinmaker.
South Carolina
Charleston,
Chris Bluemel, The Instrument Doc, LLC
Repairs, restorations
Greenville,
Furman Boyce, Boyce Guitars
864-895-3282
Repairs
Folly Beach,
Jake Holwegner
Bridge height adjustments and installation, Finger board replacement and dress, Nut adjustment, Sound post adjustment, Tail gut hanging and adjustment, Corner and edge repairs, Top crack repairs, Bass bar repair, Cleats and patches, Rib crack repair and restoration. Performing bass luthier and repair work for over 10 years
South Dakota
Sioux Falls,
String Theory Instrument Repair, Josh Rieck
Instrument work, all string family instruments
Tennessee
Nashville,
Derek Zelenka
Peter A. Tatar
Repair, restoration of instruments and bows. Note: Previously worked on basses, we are awaiting his update to find out if he still works on them in his new location.
Nashville,
Williams Fine Violins
Full Service shop, all strings
Knoxville,
Wilhite Strings
A full service String Shop, offering rentals, rehairs, restoration and repairs. Linda is the head Luthier. Bruce Wilhite is the Shop Owner.
Goodlettsville,
Robert M Guthrie, Big Joe's Guitar Works
Complete restorations and reconstructions, setup of upright basses, electric instruments, more.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Milan,
Holmes Bass Viol
Restore, repair, sell, buy basses and other bowed instruments.
Wayne Holmes: Bass maker and player, teacher w/masters, restorations, repairs, buys and sells basses
Nashville,
Jim Ferguson Double Bass Shop
Setup, repair work, sells strings and accessories. Part-time
Nashville,
Dustin Art Williams
Bass Maker, repairs, sales, bow rehairs, grad of Violin Making School
Oak Ridge,
John Goldstein, The String Workshop
Expert repairs on any string instrument, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Tonal Adjustments, Bows Rehaired. All repairs performed on premises, fast turnaround. Finest Violin family rental program.
Texas
Houston,
Quantum Bass Center
Note - May 2019 - we've received reports that Quantum Bass Center may not currently have a luthier on staff; we strongly recommend calling before taking your instrument or bow in for work to ensure that they are able to accommodate your needs.
Most repairs, setup work. Replacement bridges/adjusters, re-gluing, crack repairs, cosmetic repairs, repair/adjustment of existing C extensions.
Houston,
Joey Naeger
A professional bass luthier in the Houston area, Joey Naeger repairs, sets up, and makes basses for players in the Houston area and beyond. Use contact form on website.
Kilgore,
Mitch Moehring: Mitch Moehring Strings
Award-winning bass maker - string instrument repair, bow rehairs, rentals, and instrument/bow/supply sales.
Houston,
Thomas Helton
Repair and restoration, by appointment only.
Arlington,
David Graham, Luthier for Brook Mays
String instruments, specializing in the Double Bass.
Austin,
Stephen Wise Instruments
Builds and repairs all string instruments, specializing in doublebass
repair and new instruments
Austin,
Violins, Etc.
Repairs, sales
Ft. Worth,
Julie Vinsant
Rehair and repair bows only
Houston,
Amati Violin Shop
713-666-6461
Repairs, basses
Houston,
Gold's Violin Shop
Repairs
Houston,
Lisle Violin (Houston)
713-526-4005
New and used instruments, repairs
Pasadena,
Lisle Violin (Pasadena)
281-487-7303
New and used instruments, repairs
Houston,
The Orchestra Store, James Scoggan
713-462-5725, 866-267-5725, fax 713-462-5726
Richardson,
Jay R Rury Violin Shop
469-330-9998
Stringed instruments, accessories, restoration and repair
Wolfe City,
William Johnston
Builder of new basses (and violins, violas, cellos); will do simple repairs but prefers building new instruments.
Houston,
Quantum Bass Center, Inc.
Most repairs, setup work. Replacement bridges/adjusters, re-gluing, crack repairs, cosmetic repairs, repair/adjustment of existing C extensions.
San Antonio,
Antonio Strad Violin (San Antonio)
Services: Bass (and the rest of the string family) Repairs, Restorations, Consignments, Rentals and Lessons. Also a full service stringed instrument shop. 2 locations.
McAllen,
Antonio Strad Violin (McAllen)
Services: Bass (and the rest of the string family) Repairs, Restorations, Consignments, Rentals and Lessons. Also a full service stringed instrument shop. 2 locations.
Austin,
Blackerby Violin Shop
All strings, repairs, new instruments. John Burgess is the in-house luthier.
Vermont
Hartland,
Goldblatt's Sculptwright Shop
Restoration, repair, and making the entire string family, bow repair and rehairs
Waits River,
Gregory Wylie
802-439-5109
Violin maker, services all strings, divides time between Vermont & NYC
Berlin,
Paul Perley Cellos
Despite the name, PPC also deals with double bass restoration, setup and repair (as well as sales).
Virginia
Staunton,
Fretwell Bass (VA)
Sells and works on instruments
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:,
Those in this listing are not endorsed or recommended by us simply by their appearance here, so choose carefully.
Please understand that this directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been gathered by or submitted to us. Anybody can claim to be a bass repairman regardless of his actual knowledge or experience. Getting references from other respected bass players may be the best way to check on the quality of work before making an appointment.
Richmond,
Don Leister Violins, Don Leister
Instrument and bow repair, violin maker
Independence,
Donley Violins, Tim Donley
Adjustment and restoration services, as well as some basses for sale.
Chesapeake,
Mercury Fine Violins, Ltd.
Sales, rentals, repairs, bow rehairing
The Plains,
Thomas Wolf
Build basses, do repairs, and sells antique and modern basses featuring the collection of Vaughan & Langosch Inc
Washington
Seattle,
Hammond Ashley Violins
Double bass Rental, sales, and restoration.
Wisconsin
Green Bay,
Larry Frye, String Instrument Workshop
Madison,
Double Bass Workshop - Vincent Jesse
New and used instruments for sale, setup work, repairs, restorations and
custom C extensions.
Wyoming
Powell,
Anton's Acoustics and Repair, Anton Lehman
Repairing of all stringed instruments including setup and repair of upright basses.
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