Chris Clayton @ Pick of the Ricks

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:40 pm

I just wanted to say that if anyone is looking for a Rickenbacker bass or guitar, they should check out www.pickofthericks.com

Chris Clayton is a pleasure to work with. Over the top service.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:38 am

What, you just found this out?

lovecity · Post by **lovecity** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:36 am

Chris is as awesome as the guitars he sells!

goofyfoot · Post by **goofyfoot** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:09 am

Old news.......but oh, so true. Are there any better knowledgeable dudes who can set up a Rickenbacker better than Chris or Gary @ North Coast Music? No question about it ---- Chris IS the salt of the earth. My dos centavos worth. Late.......Goofyfoot.

stringsncords · Post by **stringsncords** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:04 am

I just spent an hour with Chris yesterday. He put an unbelievable set-up on my new 660/12 AFG (complete with TI flatwounds), and he always has time to talk - about anything. His Rick knowledge is unsurpassed, and when you do business with Chris, you ALWAYS get top-shelf treatment. He's become a true friend to lots of us; he and Shelby did a wonderful job with the recent MARF last October, and made everyone feel valued and welcome. I always feel good after doing a deal with Chris; I know that I've been treated fairly, and he always goes above and beyond what a typical retailer should do for his customers.

Last year, I wrote that Chris should get the DEALER OF THE YEAR award from RIC every year, and that opinion has been fortified every time we do business.

Chris is THE MAN !

Bob

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:31 am

Couldn't agree more; Chris is a great guy and runs a top-notch business.
I have spent hours lusting after some of the gear he has in his collectible pages.
I've only purchased a few small parts and some strings from POTR, but he treated my order with the same importance as somebody who had bought a new instrument.

Thanks a lot Chris, and keep up the good work!

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:28 am

Chris who...?

manta · Post by **manta** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:08 am

Rick of the Picks? Who wants to buy from a store that just sells picks? And who's Chris?

Oh, Pick of the Ricks.

Never Mind....

T

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:09 am

ok so i was just looking at the website scott linked,and noticed "curt mangan" strings. they show one bass set nickle rw 45-105 (labelled "LITE"?) has anybody tried these? the ad sez they are manufactured to rickenbacker gauge standard. i really like dr sunbeams a lot,but am intrigued.....yeah also all the good stuff i have heard about potr over the years makes me wish i lived nearby....

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:34 am

woodyng wrote:ok so i was just looking at the website scott linked,and noticed "curt mangan" strings. they show one bass set nickle rw 45-105 (labelled "LITE"?) has anybody tried these? the ad sez they are manufactured to rickenbacker gauge standard. i really like dr sunbeams a lot,but am intrigued.....yeah also all the good stuff i have heard about potr over the years makes me wish i lived nearby....

I had posted a separate mini review in my post above, but thought again and edited it out; sounded too much like a ronco commercial... but yes! - Tried them, and like them.
They are great sounding, seem to have a good life span, and the price is decent, too...but wait! There's MORE!
Great strings for people who don't want to modify their nuts.**

**Writer had a definite, G-rated meaning in mind. Not responsible for individual interpretations. Use only as directed.

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:45 am

thanks,mike! are the strings pretty smooth like dr's? i don't care for the feel of rw rotosounds (rough).

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:00 am

woodyng wrote: thanks,mike! are the strings pretty smooth like dr's? i don't care for the feel of rw rotosounds (rough).

I think they feel smoother than rotos, about like the DR lowriders I've used- but I don't know if it's because they're nickel, not stainless or what.
To me they are very much like factory strings.

1a12 · Post by **1a12** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:33 pm

I'm very fortunate to live 35 mins away! There are some jewels in there, and the biggest is Chris. He also plays in a band called "The Toons". I heard he is now playing his custom Laredo more than his Fender P!!! Yeah!!!

britinvasion · Post by **britinvasion** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:41 pm

Chris is the main man!! I purchased all my Ricks from him and strings etc. Just a great guy and the standard by which all should be judged when it comes to customer service. Great prices too! And, Yeah , he has all my money

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:29 pm

Eh, I heard he's a bum and only out for the almighty dollar....

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