What's in a Set-up?!

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Richard my friend, that is a loaded question. Some claim that their Luthier is best while other will swear the opposite. A good 'Bass' Luthier (an make sure that is his specialty) is one who not only understands all aspects of set-up in regards to playing the Bass but also one who will maintain the integrity of the instrument in doing so.

A Luthier that pleases your needs in your world would be consideder a 'good' Luthier.

Ken, my friend, as usual you are wise. There are three luthiers in the greater Wellington area who will do basses, but no one specialises just in bass. There's a guy called Malcolm who, people tell me, is the best - he did a job on my plywood years ago. I've tried the other two and will ring Malcolm this time.