I am in Southwest Florida and just received a new to me banjo and looking for a trustworthy shop to install rr spikes.
Edited by - sheltonsuperdave on 12/01/2024 04:05:30
Ross Nickerson is in St. Pete. If he doesn't do it, he will know who does.
Hey Dave, there is a very experienced luthier at Carlton music in winterhaven.
Edited by - okbanjobill on 12/02/2024 15:47:49
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Originally posted by okbanjobillHey Dave, there is a very experienced luthier at Carlton music in winterhaven.
Vert true. His name is Bob Higgenbotham.
Joe
quote:tell us what area you live in.
The Amp shop here in West Palm Beach of course is in Southeast FloridaTelephone: 561-471-9441 Email: Bari@info.AmpShopMusic.com 776 S. Congress Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33406
I am sure if you wrote them, or emailed them, they would know and recommend people near where you are who would help you,
Putting in spikes is not a complicated thing, though I dont really like them as opposed to tuning the banjo up. I am sure you can find information on how to do this simple tasks online. LOL, I say that when Bob Smakula HIMSELF put in spikes on the one banjo I own that has them.
Fortunately that ship has sailed. I have another with spikes already installed inbound.
I contacted Ross Nickerson, who referred me to Bill Truax. Once I saw Bill's facebook page, I realized he has been to several jams in the area and was introduced as a good banjo luthier. Bill will be out of town for a few more weeks, however.
I haven't used his services yet, but I have a new (to me) Pisgah that needs rr spikes (sheltonsuperdave, I think we have met).
