Moving to San Francisco...

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:38 am

I am moving to San Francisco in August and would enjoy meeting some RIC enthusiasts and also would like to know if anyone has any recomendations for a good luthier.
Thanks!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:20 pm

I used to live out there about 20 years ago ... I took my Ric to Stars guitars ...

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 4:21 am

Thanks Jeff, I will look them up!

gstuadams · Post by **gstuadams** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 11:13 am

Hi Steven,

Feel free to look me up if you would like to play an old 4001 or a new CII. I'm strange enough to still be listed in the phone book under Gordon Adams in Berkeley. I did receive a recomendation for a good Ric luthier (who understands old 4001 truss rods) from another forum member. I'll try to find it. I endedd up getting brave and doing the work myself so I didn't end up using any luthier. Welcome to the world of perfect weather, great food, insane real estate prices, awfull traffic and lots of great live music.

archiveman · Post by **archiveman** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 12:06 pm

700 Series Acoustics.

I ordered my "Laramie" 730L12 in September 2001 and I recieved an email last week to say it will be at least Christmas this year before I can expect delivery, due to re structuring of the Ric's acoustic workshop and a huge back order list.

Has anyone experienced long delays in recieving their Ric acoustics, I'm just curious.

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 1:55 am

Thanks Gordon. I look forward to the live music. I will give you a call
Steve

wormdiet · Post by **wormdiet** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:55 am

Haight-Ashbury Music is a Rick dealer that stocks more than run-of-the-mill 360/4003 standards - they might have a good tech in house or direct you to one.

adam_swapp · Post by **adam_swapp** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 10:14 am

The word is that Gary Brawer is the premier luthier in San Francisco. I've never used him, but I've heard nothing but good things from several people (and nothing bad). You might also try Gryphon in Palo Alto (~35 miles) or Mark's Guitars in San Jose. I've dealt with both of them, and I'd do so again.

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 2:14 am

Thanks everyone for your help and info! Very much appreciated!
Steve

dougp · Post by **dougp** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:35 pm

Hi Steven - I'm another SF Ric owner, and I can definitely vouch for Gary Brawer at Real Guitars. He did a very nice job setting up my '68 4001 after I bought it. Gordon sums up the area pretty well ... :^)

johnashfield · Post by **johnashfield** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 4:25 am

Welcome to San Francisco!

Gary Brawer is good, but I'd suggest trying out SF Guitarworks (www.precisionfretwork.com). Geoff at SF Guitarworks has worked on my 360. 360/12, my 4003, and my 4003s/5 which I recently sold to Jeff Rath.

Great work, and unlike Gary Brawer he has a quick turn around, usually he doesn't want you to bring something in till he can actually work on it.

beatcomber · Post by **beatcomber** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:29 pm

Another welcome from a 16-year SF resident!

Brawer is good, but expensive, and he's busy, so his turnaround isn't the best. Also, more likely than not, one of his flunkies will do your repair.

I have worked with Geoff at SF Guitarworks. and he does excellent work, is reasonably priced, and gets the job done quick. He's also a heck of a nice guy!

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:34 pm

Steven: "If your going to San Francisco I hope you meet some gentle people there."

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:51 pm

....(groan..)

here we go again....

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 6:21 pm

"On a warm San Franciscan night..."