spongebob Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I'm looking for a luthier in Kent. I contacted one listed through the BC section, but haven't heard back. Basically, I want a set-up on my Ric 4003. It's currently as it left the factory....good, but I've had better. This is why I thought I'd ask the experts here - as you know, a Ric with dual truss rods, and a nightmare bridge must be handled by someone who knows what they're doing! I'm in Tenterden, Kent. Love to hear any advice on this, and any success stories of who to trust, and where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) [quote name='spongebob' post='777719' date='Mar 17 2010, 06:34 PM']I'm looking for a luthier in Kent. I contacted one listed through the BC section, but haven't heard back. Basically, I want a set-up on my Ric 4003. It's currently as it left the factory....good, but I've had better. This is why I thought I'd ask the experts here - as you know, a Ric with dual truss rods, and a nightmare bridge must be handled by someone who knows what they're doing! I'm in Tenterden, Kent. Love to hear any advice on this, and any success stories of who to trust, and where![/quote] Sims Custom Shop in Ashford are bonkers. Mani at Sound and image in Chatham is brilliant for set ups. Bit further afield and possibley the best set up you will ever have is Andy Gibson near Denmark street London. He is absolutely mind blowing. He is based at Chris Bryants 126 Charing Cross Rd Leicester Square London WC2H 0LA 020 7836 4723 If you fancy the train ride you will NOT regret it! Edited March 17, 2010 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='clauster' post='777731' date='Mar 17 2010, 05:47 PM']American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge?[/quote] Not sure about those guys. I had some dealings with them a while back - admittidly only over the phone - but they did seem a bit blunt, and a little full of themselves. May sound daft, but these things put you off, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Trust me dude, track down Andy Gibson, I know London is a bit of a trek but its so worth it. Failing that Mani in S&I Chatham. He is a good guy, a lot of the medway bands get their gear set up by him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danweb22 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Anton @ Multitech Repairs in Maidstone, expert in Brass instruments but also excellent on anything with strings. He is based at his house so you have to make an appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you're going to go all the way to London you might as well go to The Gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='spongebob' post='778257' date='Mar 18 2010, 08:55 AM']Not sure about those guys. I had some dealings with them a while back - admittidly only over the phone - but they did seem a bit blunt, and a little full of themselves. May sound daft, but these things put you off, don't they?[/quote] I know exactly where you're coming from. I popped in there for a browse while my car was having an MOT and new tyre. After 10 minutes of browsing I got a sulky "Anything you're looking at?" After saying it was the Squier Pete Wentz P Bass the attitude changed a lot. I think they have to put up with a lot of time wasting fantasy shoppers wanting to play with their Alembics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='spongebob' post='778257' date='Mar 18 2010, 08:55 AM']Not sure about those guys. I had some dealings with them a while back - admittidly only over the phone - but they did seem a bit blunt, and a little full of themselves. May sound daft, but these things put you off, don't they?[/quote] My guitarist had his Les Paul fully serviced there and he was very satisfied with the result. My Warwick Streamer S1 came from them and it was very nicely set up, so they are probably worth talking to at least IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='throwoff' post='777728' date='Mar 17 2010, 05:43 PM']Sims Custom Shop in Ashford are bonkers. Mani at Sound and image in Chatham is brilliant for set ups.[/quote] Actually, it was Sims I contacted first, as they are listed on the BC site. Sent a detailed e-mail, but never heard back....never a good sign - however, they are the closest, so I'd be interested if anyone has good reports from there. Their website seems to suggest that they mainly do the LED work, and doesn't mention set-ups. The bass is a 2009, and just needs some tweaking from someone who knows their Rics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you go to the workshop of Sims they do everything. They know their stuff They make necks and spray for the industry so I would expect they could do this. I'd call them anyway and have a chat. Or Andy Crockett who works out of the same workshop as Atkins Gtrs, they are around Canterbury [url="http://www.crockettguitars.com/Jazz/HOME.htm"]http://www.crockettguitars.com/Jazz/HOME.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Dave at DW guitars in Maidstone. DW Guitars 6 Brewer Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RU Telephone 01622 691087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks to all for that. I gave Sims a call, and took a trip there with it this afternoon. Seem like a really nice, genuine bunch....and they do know their stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='clauster' post='777731' date='Mar 17 2010, 06:47 PM']American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge?[/quote] There's a decent guitar shop in Tonbridge now...??? Wonders will never cease. When I used to live in Tonbridge there was just a crappy general music store at the bottom of Quarry Hill - they probably did more business selling recorders to school kids than anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Andy Crockett near Canterbury is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='spongebob' post='778833' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:02 PM']Thanks to all for that. I gave Sims a call, and took a trip there with it this afternoon. Seem like a really nice, genuine bunch....and they do know their stuff![/quote] Martin and his guys have done several jobs for me, and each has been done to the highest possible standards. He also gives very precise estimates as to timescales and costs, which I've found to be problematic with other techs in the past (i.e., they've taken longer and cost more than originally quoted). He's also more than happy to chew the fat with customers. Martin's highly recommended C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='matski' post='779529' date='Mar 19 2010, 10:29 AM']There's a decent guitar shop in Tonbridge now...??? Wonders will never cease. When I used to live in Tonbridge there was just a crappy general music store at the bottom of Quarry Hill - they probably did more business selling recorders to school kids than anything else [/quote] It's actually upstairs from the crappy shop lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I`ve not used ,but heard good things about this chap in crowborough .................................... [url="http://www.siggeryguitars.co.uk/pricing.htm"]http://www.siggeryguitars.co.uk/pricing.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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