Best place in Chicago for repairs

**mandos&turtles** · Dec-27-2019, 2:31pm

My mandolin has some fret buzz just on the E string frets 10-12. Where's the best place in the Chicago for mando repairs? I've been to Hogeye in Evanston, and I like that shop a lot but the buzz started not long after I got my mando back from them for a different repair, so I'm thinking about trying somewhere else. I'm on the NW side of Chicago but I'm willing to drive mostly anywhere in the Chicago region.

**JFDilmando** · Dec-27-2019, 4:43pm

dale ludwig in deKalb... bit of a drive for you but he is top notch builder, and knows his way around most any issue... I have had a couple of high end mandos worked on and been more than pleased...

**pops1** · Dec-27-2019, 5:06pm

With it being the heating season, and the fact we had some cold weather, it could be due to dryness in your home and not anything related to your last repair.

**ajh** · Dec-27-2019, 5:09pm

Originally Posted by pops1

With it being the heating season, and the fact we had some cold weather, it could be due to dryness in your home and not anything related to your last repair.

I agree. Just bring it back to them if they fixed the original issue to your satisfaction.

**Chris Cochran** · Dec-28-2019, 8:51am

3rd Coast has a number of spots throughout Chicago area. I use Tobias Music in Downers Grove.

**rivervalleymando** · Jan-02-2020, 12:57pm

Late to see this thread but Andy Miller is definitely the guy you want to see. Located in/near Chicago, I know he does some work out of his home. Knowledgeable and friendly, he's on the forums here but I forget his username.

**Andy Miller** · Jan-03-2020, 12:10pm

Originally Posted by rivervalleymando

Late to see this thread but Andy Miller is definitely the guy you want to see. Located in/near Chicago, I know he does some work out of his home. Knowledgeable and friendly, he's on the forums here but I forget his username.

Thanks Mark - PM sent to OP. . . ..