Zachary Lane-Luthier — Local services in New York

I recently dove into the bass shopping market for the first time in 40 years. After visiting a number of shops and trying scores of basses I realized that a bass with all the attributes I wanted and inside my price range was going to be a hard find. After visiting Zach’s shop, the second bass I tried changed everything. Zach couldn’t have been more patient and accommodating, allowing me to play it in every note and attack combination I could conceive, playing it himself so I could listen at different distances and eventually even changing the strings. Once purchased I had him construct and install a beautifully made and balanced C extension along with some minor cosmetic repairs. All in all a very...

Very nice experience on my first visit to Zach. It's an intimate shop with calm and friendly energy. He was able to reposition a runaway sound-post on my bass and help with the install of a pickup while I was there. He was able to see me on short notice and work quickly, but I could tell he took his time do do everything in the right way.

Carries needed essentials like rosin, tuners and a selection of bows as well. I purchased a bow after auditioning a half-dozen solid and affordable options. Highly recommended for your bass and string instrument needs. Grateful that he's...

I’ve been to Zach for both bass set up/maintenance and a bow rehair and have left every visit more than satisfied, as both my basses play even better now (and I couldn’t be more pleased with the rehair). Zach goes beyond his good service by engaging in good conversation and answering any questions I have regarding the setup and repair of string instruments. Should any serious work be required, I wouldn’t hesitate to bring my instruments to Zach (nor would I hesitate to recommend him for your bass or bow needs).

PS - He makes some pretty...