luthier

  1. mikewalker

    Seeking custom luthier recommendations ("Short-Scale SuperStrat")

    Last year I made arrangements for my favorite luthier in Europe to build me a custom guitar. It was in his queue and he had received the box of parts I had sent him (pickups, kahler vibrato and locknut, machine heads, luminlay rod...) But he and his whole family have been ravaged by COVID and...
  2. L

    Double Bass What German bow luthiers to look for?

    Hi, I have been looking out for bow recently and I came to realize that I don’t know what makers to look for. I also don’t have a lot of time to get an idea of what makers are good through trying them out. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations. Please understand that I am looking...
    • Leonidbass
    • Thread
    • bass bow bow bow luthier bow maker double bass bow german german bow german bow maker luthier
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Bows and Rosin [DB]
  3. bassbourne

    Fret sprout?

    Hello, I’m just a tad OCD when it comes to my basses and I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether this is a sign of the frets sprouting? Not sure if fret sprout is the correct term here (I’m not referring to the edges of the frets), but what I mean is that some of the frets don’t look...
  4. K

    Best Bass Repair and Set Up in New York

    I'm planning to visit NY soon from the Caribbean and I was wondering where I could go to get my Wyn Bass checked up on. Electronics and set up needs work. I want to go to someone I can really sit and talk things through, who's trust worthy. Any recommendations?
  5. L

    Please help Identify this BASS

    Need Help Identifying this bass, recently had a family member pass, and took over his large collection of basses and guitars. This is the only one we can't find anything about this bass.
  6. socknroll1

    Seeking Help with Jazz Bass Neck

    Hello, I have an idea about some unique work I would like done to a neck. I am looking for suggestions on luthiers who may be able to do this work - please reply with their info. I know there are skilled luthiers here as well, but one of the moderators told me that it is a bit of a faux pas to...
  7. clorofillo

    Bass body help - Who's the luthier?!?

    Hi folks, a friend of mine bought a jazz bass and gave me to set-up it; when I disassembled it, I found, on the neck cavity, the inscription "BRONSON TEXAS'' (you can see in the attached picture). I've tried to find some info from the web (I used google to search) but the most consistent results...
  8. Drake Custom 5 String
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    For sale Drake Custom 5 String

    More car repairs have necessitated the sale of my last piece of valuable gear. This is an incredible Andrew Drake Custom bass; it was even his personal bass for some time. Since I've had it, I had the frets replaced/leveled/dressed with stainless steel frets as well. This bass plays and...
    $900.00
    • Strings: 5
  9. Gfkfloyd

    SOLD Drake Custom 5 String

    More car repairs have necessitated the sale of my last piece of valuable gear. This is an incredible Andrew Drake Custom bass; it was even his personal bass for some time. Since I've had it, I had the frets replaced/leveled/dressed with stainless steel frets as well. This bass plays and...
  10. Gfkfloyd

    Walter Bass Co. R32 Review

    Let me start out by saying I have no affiliation with Walter Bass Co, I'm just trying to express how impressed I am with the work being done by a new luthier here in the states. I'm always on the look out for new luthiers/bass builders that are doing something interesting but don't yet have...
    • Gfkfloyd
    • Thread
    • active boutique custom emg jazz bass luthier mia purpleheart usa walnut
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  11. Could Be Better

    Luthiers in San Diego/Orange County Area

    Heya! I’m wondering if anyone knows a good luthier out in the SD area or who is one and willing to pick up some side work? Thanks TB!
  12. Could Be Better

    Double Bass Luthiers in San Diego/Orange County Area

    Heya! I’m wondering if anyone knows a good luthier out in the SD area or who is one and willing to pick up some side work? Thanks TB!
  13. Adam Polski

    Refinish Electric Bass

    Hey TB members in the GTA Toronto, Ontario area..... I have an old precision bass I want the body refinished...can anyone recommend a luthier or somewhere to get it done? Thanks in advance! -Adam Miasik
  14. F

    Tru Oil on a fretless neck

    Hi everyone, was hoping someone could have some insight on this. I'm receiving a fretless neck in the coming months from a Warmoth build. The fingerboard is black ebony. I know ebony is a pretty hard wood and is already more resistant to string wear than other woods, but I plan on using...
  15. dwellers

    Bay Area Bass/Guitar Tech Needed

    Hi all..I need help locating a very good guitar electronics tech to help me diagnose and repair a possible grounding issue with a Serek bass I bought a few months ago (used). It has two pickups but the buzz is virtually identical when selecting a single or both pickups when it should be...
  16. Matz Jazzmaster – Unique luthier custom bass

    For sale Matz Jazzmaster – Unique luthier custom bass

    Matz Jazzmaster 4-string Bass Truly one-of-a-kind – hand-crafted by famous Swiss master luthier Matthias Pulfer (Matz) in 1987. $1250 (reduced again). Matz Guitars: Matzguitars Rare, vintage, unique, versatile. I owned and played this killer bass since 1988. Cuts through any mix, be it rock...
    $1,250.00
    • Strings: 4
    • rapha
    • Classified ad
    • 4-string fender jazz jazzmaster kahler luthier matz tremolo vintage
    • Category: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  17. rapha

    For Sale Matz Jazzmaster – Unique luthier custom bass

    Matz Jazzmaster 4-string Bass Truly one-of-a-kind – hand-crafted by famous Swiss master luthier Matthias Pulfer (Matz) in 1987. $1250 (reduced again). Matz Guitars: Matzguitars Rare, vintage, unique, versatile. I owned and played this killer bass since 1988. Cuts through any mix, be it rock...
    • rapha
    • Thread
    • 4-string fender jazz jazzmaster kahler luthier matz tremolo vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  18. Jazz Bass body, relic, luthier special
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    For sale Jazz Bass body, relic, luthier special

    I bought this Jazz Bass body on Reverb from a ‘reputable’ seller. I had to relocate the neck plate screw holes, then the bridge, and now I think the pocket may need routing. It’s definitely a bit uneven. As a result, I’m not 100% sure the new neck pocket and bridge holes are in the exact...
    $150.00
  19. Sands

    SOLD Jazz Bass body, relic, luthier special

    I bought this Jazz Bass body on Reverb from a ‘reputable’ seller. I had to relocate the neck plate screw holes, then the bridge, and now I think the pocket may need routing. It’s definitely a bit uneven. As a result, I’m not 100% sure the new neck pocket and bridge holes are in the exact...
  20. R

    Which pickup should I choose??

    I've been making my second bass. It has american maple thru neck, mahogany wings and rosewood fretboard. I've modeled it a bit after Les Claypools (short scale, 29 frets, enough room for a whammy bar eventually lol) I have limited room and it will be fairly close to the bridge. I want a pick up...
  21. B

    Double Bass rib depth and wrist pain

    Hello people, I'm looking for information on a specific matter, a little while ago I bought a double bass online from Romania to here in Chile, it was sent to me in two parts, neck and body, a luthier assembled it for me, it's a good bass carved, beautiful sound, but when playing for just a few...
    • Baxel
    • Thread
    • double basses left hand luthier playability scoop setup shipping thickness wrist pain
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  22. Ed666

    How can I improve this model? (Drawing)

    I am currently trying to improve this plan for my next bass build. It’s based on a CB bass but I want it to be more unique. If one of you guys want to screenshot the drawing and add something to it, I’d be very happy to build it. :)
    • Ed666
    • Thread
    • drawings luthier planning project bass social
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  23. Zak TMD

    The Future? Lab Grown Wood

    Sent this to my builder friend, figured you all might be interested. Pretty interesting stuff! Rare hardwoods with no deforestation may be possible soon. Scaled up, this could be huge for humanity, too, but I'm more interested in the build potential haha. Scientists can now grow wood in a lab...
  24. Tools - Files, Radius Gauges, Levelers
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    For sale Tools - Files, Radius Gauges, Levelers

    Hi, I've got a few tools I want to sell altogether, most were bought from StewMac. Most of these are brand new, I was going to open a repair shop and had some health issues. Anyway: Japanese Guitar nut files (.010, 0.13, 0.17, 0.26, 0.36, 0.46) (Uo-Chikyu brand) Bass nut files (0.46, 0.65...
    $200.00
  25. billbuhlman

    SOLD Tools - Files, Radius Gauges, Levelers

    Hi, I've got a few tools I want to sell altogether, most were bought from StewMac. Most of these are brand new, I was going to open a repair shop and had some health issues. Anyway: Japanese Guitar nut files (.010, 0.13, 0.17, 0.26, 0.36, 0.46) (Uo-Chikyu brand) Bass nut files (0.46, 0.65...
  26. B

    Anyone have any experience with Brazilian luthiers?

    Im looking into getting a custom bass and I have come across a lot of Brazilian luthiers that seem to be priced way lower than local options and they look very nice. Does anyone have any experience with Brazilian luthiers and are they any good? To name a few, Rafael Brandão (rb custom bass)...
  27. M

    Buzzing bass. Lost in troubleshooting

    Hi guys, I’ll try to be precise about the issue and the measurements. The issue: buzzing from 8th-7th fret. The action is high. current measurements . relief. 0.4 mm. (when it was 1 it still buzzed) Action 12th fret :E 2.6. G 2.5 Action 1st fret: E 1. G 0.6 (a little high) Action 17th...
  28. J

    Finding the correct forum - sorry, newbie

    Hello. Toying with the idea of reducing my "herd" of electric bass body blanks. Sorry, not too familiar with Talk Bass posting protocol. I am surprised there isn't a Classifieds that is dedicated to building basses. Should I post bass body blanks to parts? Thanks for your note. JP
  29. tideguide12

    Does anyone have dimensions for a squire bronco bass neck/neck pocket?

    Looking at a franken-bronco build and researching dimensions. Ive seen threads put the neck heel width at 2.289 in, and i just wanted to confirm that number with other builders.
    • tideguide12
    • Thread
    • bronco build dimensions luthier luthierhelp neck adjustment neck heel short 30” scale
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  30. inspired human

    Thank You for my Clement Bass

    I wanted to share my recent experience and thank the bass community at large for this forum and the wealth of contributions I’ve found here. I’m a long time lookie-loo having played all manner of instruments in my 39 yrs. While I’m far from a pro I’m proud to call myself a lifelong musician...
  31. dBChad

    NND (New Neck Day) - First Foray into Fretless Territory

    There's a local luthier where I live who shares my passion for the strange and unique. While this took a while to complete, it was well worth the wait. I have a Peavey Millennium BXP I bought a few years ago as a body and neck off of eBay. I since sourced a bridge, tuners, pickups, and...
    • dBChad
    • Thread
    • fretless fretless 5 fretless 5 string fretless conversion luthier
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  32. Aiden Mustafa

    70s Jazz Bass 3 bolt to 4 neck conversion

    A friend of mine gave me this 70s era jazz bass for me to own and restore to playing order. It's got all sorts of problems, but it has a body and that's all I need, I love that bridge pickup slot position. I want this to project go ahead, however there is just one problem... the neck is...
  33. Precision Bass with quarter sawn walnut neck*price drop!!*
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    For sale Precision Bass with quarter sawn walnut neck*price drop!!*

    This is a one off custom built P Bass It is stunning well balanced and a pleasure to play !!! It was crafted buy a local Luthier to fender specs Specs are below Weight 8.2 Neck : quarter sawn black walnut with maple skunk stripe and dots 1 5/8th tusc nut Slim modern c profile 7.25 radius vintage...
    $650.00
    • Strings: 4
  34. Chop11777

    No longer available Precision Bass with quarter sawn walnut neck*price drop!!*

    This is a one off custom built P Bass It is stunning well balanced and a pleasure to play !!! It was crafted buy a local Luthier to fender specs Specs are below Weight 8.2 Neck : quarter sawn black walnut with maple skunk stripe and dots 1 5/8th tusc nut Slim modern c profile 7.25 radius vintage...
  35. R

    Removing Fender logo and paint job from bass headstock

    I got myself a second hand Squier VM Jaguar Bass and the last owner painted the headstock, glued a fender logo and varnished it. To be honest I think the logo looks pretty ugly and It's obviously fake. I wanted to know how can I remove it considering it's varnished!
  36. Syndacate

    Strange neck on Fender Dimension V

    Hello everybody. I bought a really nice used American standard Fender Dimension V. I have a strange neck and fretboard problem. The first problem is that even though the bridge is down, the G string is still high on the neck and vibrates from 8 onwards. So the luthier decided to rectify the...
  37. L

    Fretless bass conversion

    Hello I recently bought an Ibanez TMB100 and I am looking to converting it to a fretless bass. I don't have a fret puller right now and I was wondering if there were any other possible ways to convert it. Maybe I could grind the frets down? Idk.
    • Lucy1313
    • Thread
    • bass fretless fretless bass fretless conversion ibanez ibanez bass luthier
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  38. BoesPronounBass

    Diversity amongst luthiers and music equipment compnies?

    Hi all, First I know this can get political… please if that’s your point move along and do not post. My goal here is absolute positivity and celebrating excellence and different stories that may not be shared as often. Not to make a judgment call on anyone or any industry… feel free to do that...
  39. mrperkolator

    Wood choices and considerations

    What woods work together well, and which don't? I'm a fan of unusual, so my particular interests are there. I'd love to see unusual and sustainable options, particularly if I end up making a bass myself. But, I'm not near as knowledgeable as some of you, so I figured I'd start this thread. For...
  40. johnpaulbass

    NDB (New bass day): Alnus Bas p51 relic

    Hello all, just wanted to share with you a bass that I've been checking for a long time. I was in a hunt for a "p51" (slab board) bass for years, did quite a research, looked for builders, luthiers even looking to mod a cheap Harley Benton or a Squier. My price range was around 800-1200 usd...
    • johnpaulbass
    • Thread
    • 50s alnus alnus bass butterscotch luthier p51 precision bass relic tele bass vintage
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
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