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16 Aug 05 - 05:01 PM (#1543413) Subject: Good luthier in the DC area From: Pauline L 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 |
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18 Aug 05 - 10:18 PM (#1545398) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: Pauline L Refresh. |
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18 Aug 05 - 11:47 PM (#1545434) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: Bill D Call Bob Clayton and ask...or HMT |
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19 Aug 05 - 12:30 AM (#1545446) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: GutBucketeer 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 |
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21 Aug 05 - 02:15 AM (#1546443) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: Pauline L Thanks, Jim. Now I remember him. He was very, very good. I'll call him. Pauline |
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17 Mar 06 - 01:43 AM (#1695854) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: GUEST,Mr bumgardner's neighbor Mr Bumgardner passed away on January 2006. |
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17 Mar 06 - 09:11 AM (#1696069) Subject: RE: Good luthier in the DC area From: GutBucketeer 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 |