MvW Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I tried searching for this but to no avail...I broke the nut on my 5 string in the process of changing to TI jazz flats. I sanded the existing grove for the B string but didn't do a good enough job and the nut just cracked. I guess I underestimated the change from a .125 to a .139! Anywho...I know this is a simple fix but at this point I'd just rather give it to someone, have the nut fixed and the bass set up properly with the new strings. Where do the NYC LDLDer's take their instruments when they need work? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I've used Jimmy at the Bass Boutique and recommend him. Not exactly Long Island (they are on 9th at 50th in Manhattan). Call The Groove Shoppe in Farmingdale - they may have a better option( (631) 291-9553 ). Their official Groove Shoppe Bass is built by Dave Segal (New York Bass Works), but I don't know if he does repairs. I go into Manhattan 3+ days a week and I'm not that far from Jimmy if you want me to carry it for you (PM me). Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I dig Jimmy. His crew does nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 New York Guitar Repair. Do a Google search for Evan Gluck. He is excellent. On the upper westside of Manhattan. Peace.--SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MvW Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thank you for the information gentlemen. Tom - your offer is very much appreciated! I work in midtown and should be able to drop it off there some day after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 From the dark side...... C'mon...just a little dab of superglue won't hurt anything....Do it...Just a little dab....Maybe rough up the surface first with a little nail file....C'mon...just do it.... it won't hurt... Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music-man Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Evan Gluck did an excellent setup on my fretted bass. I have a .145 on my B, and he made it work - very even from string to string. And he's a good guy, too. I love David Gage's shop, just south of Canal. They do top-flight work on uprights, but I think they may also work on electrics (they also retail Epifani and Hendrikson cabs, which are fun to check out). And most important, their customer service is simply the best of any luthier I've been to - fair prices, and willing to work with you even after they've done the work, to make sure it's not just done, but exactly how you want it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 There's a thread on the GP forum about luthiers, where everyone listed their recommended home-town luthiers. It's quite a useful thread for this type of question https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1839124/page/0/fpart/1 Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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