Mr. P-body Mr. P-body was when Napoleon began rising through the ranks and George Washington was our President, and it’s nearly $6,000. But don’t fret, Eftimeo has far more affordable instruments for those who don’t know the difference between a Stratocaster and a Stradivarius. Bronson Guitar Works 6830 East Fifth Avenue, Scottsdale 480-941-2636 bronsonguitarworks.com But you can definitely bring that Fender Stratocaster into Bronson Guitar Works in Old Town Scottsdale. The quaint shop is owned by John Bronson, who has 31 years of experience with all guitars, acoustic or electric, basses and tube amplifiers. Let’s not worry about reviews here. “Geddy Lee of Rush sent his bass to Fender head- quarters [north Scottsdale] for repair and they actually sent it to me to repair,” Bronson recalls. He’s also worked on the acoustic Lindsey Buckingham gave to his then-partner, Stevie Nicks. Need more? How about Glen Campbell and George Benson? Needless to say, our own AZ celebs Gin Blossoms and Roger Clyne have also been served here. Turnaround time varies depending on how many instru- ments are in line for repair, but if you need your vintage Stratocaster fixed in a hurry, prepare to pay a rush charge. Bicycles Rage Cycles 6411 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale 480-968-8116 ragecycles.com With our insanely hot summer coming to an end, you may find yourself wanting to take your old two-wheeler for a spin. If it needs some TLC, roll into Rage Cycles in Scottsdale. With a solid 30 years in exis- tence, this large shop can fix any bicycle whether it’s a valued vintage or a modern Electra. Peter Perreault has been running the business for the last 21 years or so with a unique warmth in customer service. You can have a beer and sit in the cool makeshift lounge while your bike’s needs are eval- uated. And you can bring your dog with you as well. Rage has everything a cyclist might need, with the ability to educate a novice on accessories such as locks, helmets, and Above: With 30 years in existence, Rage Cycles in Scottsdale has everything a cyclist might need. Below: First opened in 1972, Tempe Camera is considered one of Arizona’s premier places for all things in photography. Mr. P-body clothing. Make sure you inquire about their self-proclaimed “absolutely ridiculous” Halloween bike crawl. Richard Garcia [email protected] I rode a Schwinn bicycle as a paperboy but drooled over the Sting-Ray Krate with a five-speed shifter that’s still revered as one of the most desired bicycles. If you’ve got a Schwinn bicycle that’s been gathering dust and rust in your shed or find one at a rummage sale, contact Richard Garcia. He’s been working on the famous brand for over 40 years and built me one of those Sting-Ray Krates I never had as a kid. And yes, he can still fix the lower quality new Schwinns sold at Walmarts.0But he’s truly that rare kind of passionate old-school expert. Garcia works out of his garage that’s full of vintage parts and memorabilia and an old Phantom he purchased as a kid. Garcia remembers, “Back then as a kid I didn’t make much money. Fifty cents an hour at a grocery store job and a hardware store job. The bicycle was $79.50 and I eventually earned the money to buy it. Sometime later, I started to take it apart.” 27 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES SEPT 29TH–OCT 5TH, 2022
