Good Luthier/Repair Man in NYC area

[Palomorado]

so i have this wonderful 1914 Gibson A that i just got. Sounds killer with no cracks and everything original except the bridge.

however, i would like the bridge (modern, ebony adjustable loar style) fit a little better to the top and perhaps some new, larger frets.

anyone know of a good person in the NYC area?

thanks!

[otterly2k]

Start with a call to Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island.

[Jim Garber]

In Brooklyn:
Bob Jones: 718-965-6786
Steve Uhrik: 718-237-2532

I have used them both. Both highly recommended.

Tom Crandall at Matt Umanov's is also excellent (in Manhattan): 212-675-2157

Jim

[bradeinhorn]

i second jgarber. bob and steve are both excellent choices.

just got a martin back from bob and just stepped in the door from steve's place (www.musurgia.com)and took my friend along. we played on all the great instruments there for the last three hours and steve even came and fiddled with us for a few. what a great place. got to play lefty frizell's guitar too!

B

[Avi Ziv]

I've had work done at Mandolin Brothers and they are good. However, most of the time there is a long waiting - could be months. I did have some good work done at larkstreetmusic though - a partial refret. Nice and clean and done in one week. Cool store to visit - that's for sure!

Avi

[Palomorado]

mucho gracias!

[brunello97]

...... got to play lefty frizell's guitar too!

B


Uh, is Lefty Frizell really left-handed?

Mick

[Rick Turner]

Also Flip Scipio in Brooklyn. He used to run Mando Bros. repair department. He's funny as can be as well as being a great luthier.

[mythicfish]

Going to Mandolin Bros. for a set-up is like going to a car dealership for an oil change.
I know that MB is a 'respected' outfit ... but only for the well heeled among us. Time was when they
were referred to as "Fourty Thieves". Being an ex-Brooklynite, I can attest the the abilities of Bob Jones.

Curt

[otterly2k]

my bad. it sounds like there are many better options.
thanks for the info, folks.

[bradeinhorn]

well stated fish. i don't go there unless i'm prepared to drop some major dough.

to answer brunello - lefty was seemingly not a lefty. at least his guitar was a righty. then again, i am a lefty who plays righty - perhaps he was too... in any case the guitar is only going for $350,000...