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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: d1dsj on January 05, 2013, 06:14:20 PM

Title: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: d1dsj on January 05, 2013, 06:14:20 PM

I have already spoken to Jonathan at Feline who was honest enough to advise he currently has long lead times for re-finishes. Obviously he was my first call, but who to call next? I have 2 potential guitars that I want some work doing on, first is my R7 Custom. I just want the top re-finished in either a vintage/ off white or Gold like an old gold top. The back, sides and neck will stay black. Second is my Gordon Smith SG, this one I want a full re-fin. Any help appreciated. Cheers.   

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: RuleBySecrecy on January 05, 2013, 06:21:31 PM

Sims Custom?

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on January 05, 2013, 06:39:36 PM

I'm guessing you're in Europe?

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: d1dsj on January 05, 2013, 06:41:07 PM

Sorry, yeah I'm in West Mids, UK.

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Philly Q on January 05, 2013, 07:03:07 PM

Might be worth asking Wez who does finishing for him?

I thought of Sims too, but they seem pretty pricey.

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Twinfan on January 05, 2013, 07:04:57 PM

I'm assuming you want nitro for the R7?  That may reduce your options a bit.

I don't think I know of anyone who can refin nitro in the UK - maybe Charlie Chandlers?

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: d1dsj on January 05, 2013, 08:57:05 PM

RuleBySecrecy/ Philly Q

Thanks, Simms do look like a top notch outfit but yes they are quite pricey.

Dave

Yeah the R7 would have to be Nitro and that is my concern.

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Twinfan on January 05, 2013, 11:06:50 PM

Might be worth asking on the Les Paul Forum if there's a UK specialist that's any good.

I think this guy may do nitro, but I'm not sure.  Might be worth an ask?

www.jxgguitars.com

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Philly Q on January 05, 2013, 11:13:45 PM

Quote from: Twinfan on January 05, 2013, 11:06:50 PM

I think this guy may do nitro, but I'm not sure.  Might be worth an ask?

www.jxgguitars.com

I got a couple of scratchplates from him - good guy to deal with.  :)

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Brow on January 06, 2013, 12:17:49 AM

I know a guy in Nottingham who does all my setup work but he also does builds and refins etc. I'm not sure if he does Nitro or not though  :?

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: d1dsj on January 06, 2013, 12:33:34 PM

Thanks Dave/ Philly, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Craig, if you have a phone number and web address please let me know.

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: Brow on January 06, 2013, 04:43:01 PM

Quote from: d1dsj on January 06, 2013, 12:33:34 PM

Thanks Dave/ Philly, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Craig, if you have a phone number and web address please let me know.

Will do Don, i'll send you a pm

Title: Re: Who do you use to get a guitar re-finished?
Post by: d1dsj on January 06, 2013, 05:10:48 PM

Thanks mate.