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Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:56 pm
by harrek
Looking for any recommendations on a Michigan (Detroit area) Rickenbacker technician for setup of a Rick bass. Any pointers or guidance welcomed!

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:45 pm
by ken_j
Welcome to the forum Brian. I do some work in my home shop. I have worked on a few forum members instruments. Also there ia a Rick tech at a music store in Berkley. PM me if interested.

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:09 pm
by atomic_punk
Brian, Ken is a good guy and knows his Ricks. I would trust him with mine (if I had one!)
Who is the guy in Berkley, Ken? I live right there and it would be good to know!

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:37 am
by ken_j
atomic_punk wrote: Who is the guy in Berkley, Ken? I live right there and it would be good to know!
I don't know his name but Kevin (Krick) uses him sometimes. I think he is at the former Music Stand but I'm not sure.

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:51 am
by jaymi
Jeff Hoyt(thinneckrick) does a lot of work on them too....he is a Ric Masta :wink:

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:36 pm
by johnallg
jaymi wrote:Jeff Hoyt(thinneckrick) does a lot of work on them too....he is a Ric Masta :wink:
Jeff's way up north though....

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:50 pm
by krick
The guy in Berkley MI is Mark Balish at The Berkley Music Company. Phone: 248-543-3900

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:43 am
by thinneckrick
Jeese.... You guys make it seem like Grayling is so far away. Its only 3 1/2 hours from Detroit lol. Ok,It is far init..

Re: Michigan Rick Tech

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:39 pm
by johnallg
thinneckrick wrote:Jeese.... You guys make it seem like Grayling is so far away. Its only 3 1/2 hours from Detroit lol. Ok,It is far init..
Only when you consider the 7 hour round trip. :wink: :lol: