Luthier in Chiang mai?

[CaitlinHappyMeal]

hI, can anyone point me in the right direction for a luthier or someone who can set up my guitar properly?

Kind regards

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[AJ Alex]

There is a guy next door to maximum sound on chan klang rd

If it's an expensive guitar or if you really value it you might be better off leaving it as it is or doing it yourself

What is the problem?

[CaitlinHappyMeal]

There is a guy next door to maximum sound on chan klang rd

If it's an expensive guitar or if you really value it you might be better off leaving it as it is or doing it yourself

What is the problem?

Hi AJ, I usually bring my Baby Taylor but BA have got all strict with their carry on luggage policy and I didn't want to risk putting it in the hold so I bought this one in Chiang Mai. It wasn't expensive but it's pretty good for the money. The action needs lowering a little and the string tension reducing slightly. In the uk I'm fortunate to have a luthier close by to set up my guitars. I don't know how he does it but he could make a cheese grater playable. ;-) I'll maybe just try a lighter gauge set of strings and see how it goes. Thanks for your reply.

[FredLee]

Here is a link to a web page with very good instructions on setting up an acoustic guitar. Scroll down to the second page and follow the links under instrument setup.

Hope this helps.

http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/pagelist.html

[AJ Alex]

Nice... I had a baby taylor a while ago as well

If it's one of these thai brands just send it to the guy next to maximum sound

He will have a lot of experience with thai guitars and he is cheap

good luck

[passingas]

Speaking of Baby Taylors....I just had the intonation issue taken care of by a fellow named, Noom....right here in Chiangmai! Yes, there used to be a guy just behind Maximum Music, but they told me he went to Oz. Then they mentioned this guy Noom. He is located south of the train station. He did an incredible job on the bridge, saddle and even adjusted the neck. I highly recommend him. His operation goes by: Scapo by Noom. I will be taking what's left of an old Silvertone (made by Gibson for Sears, late 50's arch top) that needs a new neck to him soon. email him at: [email protected] or call zero ate 3 dash juan 5 too fore ate two juan (not sure if I can actually list a phone number here, so you'll have to figure that one out. Good luck! pg

[passingas]

That email address is no longer valid, however....he is on farsebook. Scapo by Noom. The phone number is good, as of Jan. 2016. pg

[Trujillo]

I am sure there is at least one other thread on this topic... seek and ye shall find.

Turn left immediately past the Tesco on the Superhighway, past Khum Tieng plant and flower market and you will hit a traffic light and on the right will be a big green building that says "Music..." something...they give classical lessons and have a guy that fixed my 30+ year old Yamaha classical, when I thought it was unsaveable.

[orang37]

I also recommend Khun Noom (recommended here by Passingas). Here's more specific directions:

1. going out Charoen Muang east towards the ring-road

2. turn right at the Railway Station red-light onto Thanon Rotfai

3. proceed down that road (south)

4. you'll pass on your left a place where cars can cross over the railway tracks ... keep going

4. you'll pass by on your right the wall which is the northern border of the Kavila Military zone

5. the road becomes Thanon Ratutit as it makes a right-turn to go kind-of north-west

6. Khun Noom's shop is about 50 meters on the left on Ratutit after that right turn.

Alternate directions:

1. go down the Chiang Mai Lamphun Road south

2. pass the Kavila Military Zone on your left

3. go left (east) on Thanon Ratutit at the big-tree ... leads to the Gymkhana Club ... keep going

4. you'll pass Wat Meung Gai on your left, and come to an intersection: turn left which means you are staying on Ratutit

5. go straight ahead on Ratutit (roughly south-east) ... pass the Siripanna Hotel on your right.

6. the intersection of Ratutit and Ratutit Soi 8 (on your right) is next, and I suggest you park somewhere near there.

7. from the intersection of Ratutit and Ratutit Soi 8, walk up Ratutit towards the railway tracks (kind-of south-east) about twenty meters, and his shop is on your right.

I've seen Khun Noom a few times for various repairs and modifications, and he's a very friendly person; I think his work is excellent.

Last time I saw him (about ten days ago) he gave me his sister's e-mail to use to contact him. Private mail me here, and I'll share that with you.

cheers, ~o:37;

Edited January 9, 2016 by orang37

[rawhod]

I am sure there is at least one other thread on this topic... seek and ye shall find.

Turn left immediately past the Tesco on the Superhighway, past Khum Tieng plant and flower market and you will hit a traffic light and on the right will be a big green building that says "Music..." something...they give classical lessons and have a guy that fixed my 30+ year old Yamaha classical, when I thought it was unsaveable.

"Music Road Music School"

[AJ Alex]

Yes the guys i mentioned before has moved to OZ

[Colin B]

Hi guys 

I am in Chiang Mai at least 6 months of the year. I repair guitars mainly deal with professional musicians around the world also build your own custom design guitar or bass in woods available or or to recommend woods to use. 

Specialise in Rickenbacker Guitars.

I build bolt bolt on necks or neck through construction. Many examples of work done and custom builds.

Electronics and pickups as per your spec.

or just setups, refret work 

cheers Col

 

Edited September 4, 2016 by Colin B

[Colin B]

As above

[landtrout]

Love it, Colin!

Curly maple? mango?

[landtrout]

On 9/5/2016 at 5:16 AM, Colin B said:

Hi guys 

I am in Chiang Mai at least 6 months of the year. I repair guitars mainly deal with professional musicians around the world also build your own custom design guitar or bass in woods available or or to recommend woods to use. 

Specialise in Rickenbacker Guitars.

I build bolt bolt on necks or neck through construction. Many examples of work done and custom builds.

Electronics and pickups as per your spec.

or just setups, refret work 

cheers Col

 

 

    Col.....I'm well impressed by what you do, and appreciate you taking the time to post all of these photos, but how do you expect anyone to contact you?

 

    Check your inbox!

 

[Trujillo]

Do you do this work in Chiang Mai or at your home country?

[passingas]

I recently took Noom about a 60 year old (1957-59?), Gibson made-for-Sears, Silvertone archtop (f-hole) to re-glue the bracing, sides, top, back and....put in a truss rod (adjustable) in the old neck along with a new fret board. The wood in this old relic was priceless IMO. This will be the 3rd job he's done for me. I haven't seen the work so far, as I just got it to him the first of the month. I will report back with pictures of his resurrection of an old family heirloom. Needless to say, I highly recommend him. pg

[passingas]

On 9/10/2016 at 1:05 PM, passingas said:

I recently took Noom about a 60 year old (1957-59?), Gibson made-for-Sears, Silvertone archtop (f-hole) to re-glue the bracing, sides, top, back and....put in a truss rod (adjustable) in the old neck along with a new fret board. The wood in this old relic was priceless IMO. This will be the 3rd job he's done for me. I haven't seen the work so far, as I just got it to him the first of the month. I will report back with pictures of his resurrection of an old family heirloom. Needless to say, I highly recommend him. pg

Not to speak ill of Noom....he does great work, when he can get around to it. The above mentioned guitar he had for well over a year and never did anything beyond re-gluing the sides, top, bottom and all the bracing...which he did a terrific job of. But I found someone else to do the neck work. I just got it back and I must say....BRAVO....new fret board and an adjustable truss rod and consequently, a straight neck! It has far better action than any of my other...standbys. The place is STI Guitar Shop....you can find it on farsebook. The guys' name is Guun. I highly, highly recommend him. He  had it ready in less than a month. IMO...he should charge a wee bit more for his work....Now, CM has at least two great luthiers, perhaps more. pg