Thanks, you guys. At least now I have options.

Anahootz, I may end up giving Wagner a call- I definitely like it that he's in Seattle- but I'm also impressed with the guy that Midchuck linked to, even though he's in New Mexico. (And Peter, it's OK with me to wait until winter- I'm still using the guitar and with the help of a little fancy footwork, so to speak, I'm avoiding buzzing. I love the running account Kimsey gave of what he did on your 0018!)

mooman, does McElroy do repairs? I see that he's a builder; sounds good. I checked out the various Seattle luthier groups and links- interesting stuff.

Tweed, I'm not about to try doing it myself- I can imagine myself too clearly sitting there with all these bitty parts around me... Next life, maybe!

Bigchuck, I wish we had local people like you who do this kind of thing. (Or maybe we do: Anahootz, do you know Bob Banghart? He used to do a lot of repair and tweaking and building, but I think he's gotten too busy these last few years.)

Thanks again, guys. (By the way, aren't there any women luthiers? I didn't read about any.)