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Old 10-09-2009, 11:40 AM
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Guitar Tech in Los Angeles or Orange County - Recommendations?

Hi All,

Any recommendations for a good guitar tech in the LA or Orange County, CA area?

I usually use John Caruthers in Santa Monica/Venice but his shop is a little too far to drive to

Thanks
Jim
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:42 AM
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:49 AM
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Jim Foote, Musicworks, Lawndale, CA 310-379-5194
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:25 PM
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Rodney at Fret Tek in Westwood has been fantastic for me.

http://www.frettek.com/index.html
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:51 PM
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I use both Eric and TINA at the Amp Shop on Ventura. IF SM was too far, dunno if you'll wanna hit the Valley.

Their work has been first rate and I have always been pleased! Great folks!
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:41 PM
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Leland at Westwood Music has done great work for me and they have a PLEK Pro.
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Old 10-09-2009, 02:42 PM
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I've actually had some good luck with The Guitar Shop in Laguna Beach.
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Old 10-09-2009, 10:47 PM
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Erik at Lush Guitars. Definitely one of the best.

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Old 10-09-2009, 11:06 PM
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:12 PM
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Paul Stebner @ Guitar Remedy in Tustin does fantastic work... (714) 544-8350
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:16 PM
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Grant Guitars in Fountain Valley.
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:47 PM
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http://www.neelyguitars.com/
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Old 10-10-2009, 08:09 AM
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Grant Guitars in Fountain Valley.
Yes, he did warranty work on one of my guitars years ago.

Anybody ever hear of/remember John from Red Duck Music? Did he ever pop up anywhere? I lost track of him after he moved from Brian's (Top Hat) shop in Fullerton.
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Old 10-10-2009, 09:08 AM
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+1 for Leland at Westwood - he has done a lot of stuff for me in the past - nice work and a good guy. But maybe Westwood is still too far - are you in OC?
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Old 10-10-2009, 05:52 PM
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Fren Asken in LA. He has worked on my Tele and Les Paul. He is a great guy to spend time with and gets your gear back very quickly. Always available and super helpful.

http://www.frensterguitars.com/

He is very well respected in the LA pro scene as both a tech and player alike. He does acoustic and electric VERY well. I live in Newport Beach and will gladly make the trek to LA (which I hate BTW) to get my gear in Fren's hands.

I would not recommend Jerry Blaha from Amp Crazy. To be honest, Jerry is Good guy who certainly knows his stuff (mostly about Amps) but he smokes like a chimney and is slower than slow. Your gear will reek from smoke and will sit and sit.
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