Chicago-area Luthiers?

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Author Message preston New Username: preston Post Number: 8 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 1:10 pm:    Does anyone have a recommendation for Alembic work? Thanks. keith_h Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 933 Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:11 pm:    When I lived in the Chicago area I used Gene Liberty (Sheridan) for most of my work. I also used Rick Cremer (North Aurora) with good results. Rick also built a decent guitar for the lead guitarist in my band the the time. Both are still in business as far as I know. Keith 811952 Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1294 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:55 pm:    I've heard that Dan Lakin's (Lakland) shop does custom and setup work for whatever you bring in, and he's one heck of a nice guy.. John 82daion Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 122 Registered: 5-2005 Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 1:13 pm:    I've heard that Specimen does some great work: http://www.specimenproducts.com Also, Bass Club Chicago or Make'n Music should be able to help you out.