silverscottio Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have an LG-2 from somewhere between 1948 and 1952 that needs a neck reset, a new bridge, and possibly a refret and some regluing of any lose braces. I'm from the Philly area and I've been referred to David Sheppard down in South Carolina but I'm just wondering if there is anyone closer to me that is also qualified to make a new bridge and do such repairs. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr newhaven Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 thats a tough one...i know of only one super duper awesome place but thats in CT...im sure Rudy's down in NYC or some other hugely famous music store in midtown could do the work and its only like an hour or so from Philly right? i'd start there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've never had any work done there personally, but I've been to the store and they have some really nice "stuff"... I played an old B-45-12 there that they did repairs on (I'm pretty sure a new bridge was one of the repairs) and it looked, sounded and played "better than new".. They're in North Jersey (still a ways away from you but.. Closer than Carolina and possibly cheaper than NYC)... Here's a link.. www.larkstreetmusic.com There are some "South Jersey" folks around here as well. They may be able to offer up a suggestion or 2.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfden1 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Steve Kovacik, one of the best http://www.guitar-repair.com/ Also, you might take it to Fred Oster's shop, right there in Philly. This is a dealer of all kinds of vintage instruments, and if his shop won't do the repairs, he can at least recommend someone well qualified to do it. http://www.vintage-instruments.com/navigate/catidx5.htm David Sheppard is terrific too, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverscottio Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I actually called Fred Oster and he is the one who told me that David Sheppard might be a good choice. I think Vintage Instruments only does repairs mostly on violin family instruments. Fred said David does a lot of work on old gibsons and often makes new bridges for them. I talked to David and he was great, I'm just trying to see if it's possible to not have to ship the guitar hundreds of miles (especially in the winter) so Ill definitely check out Steve Kovacik. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Bil Jones in Charlotte, NC. You can find him at: http://www.fretgarage.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have an LG-2 from somewhere between 1948 and 1952 that needs a neck reset' date=' a new bridge, and possibly a refret and some regluing of any lose braces. I'm from the Philly area and I've been referred to David Sheppard down in South Carolina but I'm just wondering if there is anyone closer to me that is also qualified to make a new bridge and do such repairs. Thanks![/quote'] I without any hesitation recommend Marty Fair of Fairbuilt Custom Guitars (fairbuilt.com). No job too big--he brought my '46 J-45 back from the junkpile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Steve Carmody at House of Musicial Traditions in the Washington DC area I hear is good. http://www.hmtrad.com/ Also, Fair Built Guitars in Purcellville, VA was recommended to me. http://www.fairbuilt.com/index.html However, I have never had any repair work done by them. Just know them by reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfden1 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Also wanted to mention John Hall in PA. John Hall Blues Creek Guitars Authorized Martin Repair Center Hegins PA http://www.bluescreekguitars.com I have no personal experience with him but have heard good things about him on the umgf Vintage section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonGuy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Doug Proper......http://www.guitarspecialist.com/ His workmanship is impeccible and he will do the job right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 It's a bit of a drive (probably close than SC, though), but I've never heard anything bad about Bernie Lehman here in Rochester. I'm probably going to take my LG-0 to him in the near future. Gruhn actually sells his instruments. http://www.lehmannstrings.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The fellow you want is Randy Wood in Savannah. Hands down for what you want and most anything else! He was the repair guy that originally went into business with George Gruhn in Nashville back in the 70's. He is your man and very easy to get in touch with. http://www.randywoodguitars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfden1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The fellow you want is Randy Wood in Savannah. Hands down for what you want and most anything else! He was the repair guy that originally went into business with George Gruhn in Nashville back in the 70's. He is your man and very easy to get in touch with. http://www.randywoodguitars.com/ A great choice, but I beleive the OP is trying to locate someone closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 " The underassistant westcoast promo man" Same cadence as the post title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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