View Full Version : Who does the best guitar setups in SE Michigan?
jmcorey
04-20-2010, 06:06 AM
Like Ann Arbor, Detroit, etc.
Thanks....
Selsaral
04-20-2010, 06:08 AM
I need someone to do some fret dressings in Ann Arbor also, would love a recommendation.
Snottyboy
04-20-2010, 07:12 AM
Sean at Music-Go-Round in Ann Arbor has done excellent work for me in the past. Not sure if he's still there, though. Would be worth a call.
baimun
04-20-2010, 07:21 AM
The techs at Elderly in Lansing are pretty damned good.
Selsaral
04-20-2010, 07:31 AM
Yeah I take my stuff to Elderly whenever I can, but it's too far of a drive for a lot of stuff. Actually 80% of my guitars I bought there too. They reset the neck of my Martin and they did a superb job.
Thanks for the Music-go-round mention. I go in there all the time but I never got the impression that they'd be good at something like a fret dressing. I'll reconsider that.
BlueHeaven
04-20-2010, 07:53 AM
Mike Koontz in Ferndale is the MAN!
Snottyboy
04-20-2010, 09:11 AM
Thanks for the Music-go-round mention. I go in there all the time but I never got the impression that they'd be good at something like a fret dressing. I'll reconsider that.
Okay, I did the homework. Sean is no longer at MGR, he is currently at Dennis's Music in Ypsi. Google Dennis's Music Ypsi and you'll find their website, plus a menu of services and pricing.
Knuckles
04-20-2010, 09:26 AM
I think our shop is pretty damn good.
If you need to stay in the Ann Arbor area, check out David Collins at www.collinsluthiery.com. Good guy that does fine work.
baimun
04-20-2010, 10:17 AM
I think our shop is pretty damn good.
Hey man... Tell Aaron that Baimun says Hi. :D
Now that it's warming up, I can get to work on the carved top that's getting those custom Seymour Duncan Quarter pounds in it.
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semi-hollowbody
04-20-2010, 10:26 AM
Mike Koontz in Ferndale is the MAN!
I agree...Ive had a couple things done and he does great work...its a bit pricey and takes a while (as he always seems to be swamped) but worth it
Selsaral
04-20-2010, 10:29 AM
I think our shop is pretty damn good.
If you need to stay in the Ann Arbor area, check out David Collins at www.collinsluthiery.com (http://www.collinsluthiery.com). Good guy that does fine work.
I emailed and called Collins and he never replied.
Selsaral
04-20-2010, 10:31 AM
Okay, I did the homework. Sean is no longer at MGR, he is currently at Dennis's Music in Ypsi. Google Dennis's Music Ypsi and you'll find their website, plus a menu of services and pricing.
Very helpful, thanks!
Mike Koontz in Ferndale is the MAN!
Mike is my go to guy, also. A few years ago, he refretted my '67 335. He did a great job.
Whiskeyrebel
04-20-2010, 10:41 AM
Mike Detzler. Should be able to reach him through his myspace page.
johnjd52
04-20-2010, 04:44 PM
I'm not sure what his name is, but the tech at Berkeley music is supposed to do good work. I've taken my guitars to Mike Koontz in Ferndale always good work.
mrdavek
04-20-2010, 06:38 PM
Mark Balash at Berkley Music Company.
NONE BETTER!!!!
tamader74
04-21-2010, 04:59 AM
Check out Dave at Blues airman guitars in Garden city......Great attention to detail
don carney
04-21-2010, 07:10 AM
Stu Simon of Stew's Guitar Works (586) 558-9924
Mark at Berkley Music Co. (248) 543-3900
Gary at Huber and Breese (586) 294-3950
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