mando-centric luthier in central NJ?

[BadLiver]

I need to have some frets replaced on my mandolin. It's just a Breedlove and I realize it looks a little silly but the tone is good and it's easy to play. Anyhow I need a couple new frets due to extreme wear. I don't know any luthiers around here (central NJ) that I'd trust with a mandolin. I don't really mind boxing it up and sending it out, if it comes to that. Any recommendations as to who I might hire to get it fixed up? Thanks.

[AlanN]

Mike the Moderator probably knows 1 or 2. There used to be a guy Paul Unkert, he may do fret work.

[MikeEdgerton]

Paul Unkert is in Toms River. He did the frets on my friend Al's Gibson Fern. His website is at www.theoriginalguitarguy.com. Call him, he's not into e-mail. Where are you located?

[sgrexa]

Ron Ruggerio in Philadelphia is highly recommended. He has been working on high end stuff for as long as I can remember and I have personally seen him work miracles.

739 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-9727

Sean

[RobH]

Pete Becker is in central NJ. You can see his resume here: http://goldenageguitars.com/pedals-accessories/repairs/

[Phil-D]

I was at Lark St. Music in Teaneck last night. They should be able to help. It's worth the trip just to see the vintage instruments.