Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC area

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Michael1917

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Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC area

Hello, I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a luthier in the Northern Virginia and DC area? I need to have the mechanical pegs (Planetary Pegs) fitted to a headstock and also need new saddle and set up for a blanca. Or if there's no luthier to recommend in this area, maybe a luthier I could ship the guitar to for the work? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks

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Leñador

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

Ricardo went to someone recently...........can't remember the name but maybe if you poke around his posts...........

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2014 20:50:05

Ricardo

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

quote:

Hello, I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a luthier in the Northern Virginia and DC area?

No.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2014 21:31:20

Leñador

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

Or not lol

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2014 21:32:52

estebanana

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

Chuck Herrin is in North Carolina, he's is the inventor of Pegheds, you could ship it to him or phone him up and ask for a reference. He's a cool guy. Good pegs.

For the saddle see Black Diamond thread...

* ducks and runs*

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2014 22:06:45

Michael1917

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to estebanana)

Thanks a lot. I'll give him a try. -- Michael

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2014 22:09:49

Jim Kirby

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From: Newark, DE, USA

RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

There are certainly a number of people in the area who spend time on repairs and could do the peghead installs and action adjustment. Look up Todd Stock, who lives near Frederick, MD I think. There is also a guy right in the extended northern VA/DC area, but my 61 year old brain is having a lapse (hopefully temporary).

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 30 2014 1:54:58

Michael1917

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Jim Kirby)

Thanks a lot. Regards, Michael

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 30 2014 2:45:00

riffmeister

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Michael1917)

Ross Gutmeier is in Baltimore. He's done some work on a couple of my guitars, he's a top notch guy!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 30 2014 5:11:13

Jim Kirby

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to riffmeister)

Yes, Ross is well known. I didn't know whether he does repairs/mods. (He did do a repair of a back crack for a friend of mine, but their places of business are almost on the same block)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 30 2014 23:02:28

Michael1917

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to riffmeister)

Thank you.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 7 2014 14:45:30

Michael1917

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RE: Luthier in Northern Virginia/DC ... (in reply to Leñador)

Found:

Luis Fernández de Córdoba, luthier in Alexandria, VA. Fancy that.
Handcrafted classical and flamenco guitars. Professional stringed instrument repair and restoration.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 14 2014 1:16:26