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  ZachNewYork

  Shared on youtube.com 7 years, 6 months ago

  Over the years I've taken ALL of my guitars to him from my all original 1956 Blond ES175D to my Black Beauty 73 Les Paul and he knows how to bring out the best in these instruments. His prices are very reasonable especially compared to other shops and his turn around is the best there is. He's very honest when it comes to evaluating whether an instrument is worth repairing too so that's really helpful for people that are new and don't know anything about all types of guitars.. He also custom builds his own instruments and stands behind everything he sells.. Good guy and Highly recommended.. Almost forgot! He sell parts and can recommend what's best for your needs and budget. He's a small shop and there aren't too many left in the city and in my opinion thats another reason to support his expertise...

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  Doug Halsey - The Sighs Guitarist

  Shared on nypress.com

  "Richie built my guitar and it's by my favorite-modeled on a Tele custom with a humbucker in the neck and regular Tele bridge," says another customer, the Sighs' guitarist Doug Halsey. "I have a 1959 Les Paul Special I never play because Richie built it. It's such an incredible guitar?He knows everything about every facet of guitars. He's a fascinating guy to talk to as well."

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  Albert Hammond Jr. - The Strokes

  Shared on books.google.co.za

  "So I found Richie. Got my guitar and Nick's guitar that we still use to this day at Richie's. Then, who did I meet from Richie's? J.P, who became Julian's and my guitar teacher."

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  Mr. Braun

  Shared on nytimes.com

  “Richie can make a bad guitar good, a good guitar great, and do a repair that no one else can."

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  Dan Sweeney, a guitarist for the East River Bandits

  Shared on nytimes.com

  “It’s his way and his way only, and after 10 years, I can say his way is the best way."

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