Recommendations for Luthier or Guitar Tech in Phoenix Area?

[bucephylus]

I do most of my own set up work; but, there is some fret dressing that I need to have done to a couple of my Fenders. Anyone have any recommendations for reliable set up people in the phoenix area?

Thanks

[Engine207]

Originally Posted by bucephylus

I do most of my own set up work; but, there is some fret dressing that I need to have done to a couple of my Fenders. Anyone have any recommendations for reliable set up people in the phoenix area?

Thanks

I'm having Brian Lewis do some epoxy and finishing on a new fretless neck. He is a sole proprietor, trained at Roberto Venn. I checked out his shop and some past work, and he's been great about communication.

He can be reached at 602-680-8084. Tell him "George the Fireman" sent ya. His shop is in Chandler, off the 101.

[taphappy]

Any results from this? Need a new ninja.

[Engine207]

He's got about 30 coats of lacquer on it and is doing the epoxy and buffing. I should see him tomorrow, so I'll snag some photos. He's been great during the process...which is super important to me.

I'm guessing the whole process will be done in a week or so.

[FunkMetalBass]

If you're near the I-17 & Dunlap, there is a shop called Guitar Electronics about a block east. They do amp repairs there too. It is my #1 go-to shop. They are incredibly knowledgeable and do fantastic work. They are also great guys. A bit pricier than taking it to Guitar Center or something, but you will get your money's worth.

[FunkMetalBass]

Originally Posted by Engine207

He's got about 30 coats of lacquer on it and is doing the epoxy and buffing. I should see him tomorrow, so I'll snag some photos. He's been great during the process...which is super important to me.

I'm guessing the whole process will be done in a week or so.

Were his epoxy prices reasonable? I'm debating whether or not I want to do the epoxy myself on my fretless 6er.

[Engine207]

I think I'm at $160 for lacquer finishing a raw warmoth neck and epoxying the maple fingerboard. The process was delayed a bit for some additional curing time. I dunno which specific epoxy he used or how much it cost.

[taphappy]

Tempe, so Brian sounds like my go to. Pics would be sweet :) Considering an epoxy job on a rosewood fingerboard, but at the least, a pro setup and eyeball after some major mods.