Good luthier in the DC area

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 17 Mar 06 - 09:11 AM

I heard of Jim's passing at the Mini-fest in early February. What a loss to the community. Not only was he a great luthier, but it was worth taking your instruments to him, just to sit and chat and hear stories of the past.

Jim Bunch

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: GUEST,Mr bumgardner's neighbor
Date: 17 Mar 06 - 01:43 AM

Mr Bumgardner passed away on January 2006.

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: Pauline L
Date: 21 Aug 05 - 02:15 AM

Thanks, Jim. Now I remember him. He was very, very good. I'll call him.

Pauline

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 19 Aug 05 - 12:30 AM

Pauline:

He may be retired by now, but Jim Bumgardner used to be one of the best. His phone number was 301-622-4397. He lived on New Hampshire Avenue close to the White Oak Library. I haven't tried to contact him in three or four years though.

Jim Bunch

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: Bill D
Date: 18 Aug 05 - 11:47 PM

Call Bob Clayton and ask...or HMT

Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area
From: Pauline L
Date: 18 Aug 05 - 10:18 PM

Refresh.

Subject: Good luthier in the DC area
From: Pauline L
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 05:01 PM

I'm looking for a good luthier in the DC area to repair my mandolin. It sounded great for a long time and now it sounds awful. Yes, I've tried putting new strings on it. I'm so sad that I can't play it. Can anyone recommend a good luthier in the DC area and give me the contact information? I called IMT and they recommended Steve Carmody. I called the number they gave me for him and it was the wrong number. I'd appreciate some good advice.

Pauline L