Luthiers in Raleigh, NC

[Bigtuna]

Well, it looks like its time for new frets. Does anyone know of a good luthier who could put some banjo / med fret wire on my mandolin and give it a good set up? I also wouldn't mind getting a slight radius as well. I've got to go out of town for a week or so and I'm flying out of Raleigh and I thought it would be a good time to get the work done. I figured there may be a few more luthiers in the Raleigh area that work on mandolins than around Wilmington. I know a great luthier here in town, but he mainly does guitars. I hate not give him business, but I would really like to have someone who mainly works on mandolins to do the work. Thanks.

[jjboone101]

I've had some nice work done by Greg Hansen of Hansen & Crawford in Raleigh on St. Mary Street. They are good, but I found it took a good while on turnaround....

[Bigtuna]

I've had some nice work done by Greg Hansen of Hansen & Crawford in Raleigh on St. Mary Street. They are good, but I found it took a good while on turnaround....

I had a similar experience with them with a guitar. Thanks, I may try someone else if there is anyone who specializes in mandolins.

[kirksdad]

I've worked with them before, and found if you explain the circumstances up front, they can accomadate. To me, they're are no better luthiers in Raleigh

[chasgrav]

Greg Hansen is great. Also Ben Runkle. I've had work done by both. Both usually have heavy workloads, but are worth the wait.

[Bigtuna]

Greg Hansen is great. Also Ben Runkle. I've had work done by both. Both usually have heavy workloads, but are worth the wait.

Yeah, they (Hansen) did a great job on my guitar. I've had several people give me their name, they definitely have made a good name for themselves, so I sure that adds to the wait. I remember when I picked up my guitar, there was a lot of instruments getting worked on. I'll have to give Ben a call. Thanks.