Can you guys recommend a painter?

[debassr]

I recently picked up a CIJ '51 RI-P (her name is Doris) and I would like to have the butterscotch blonde poly finish stripped off and repainted with Nitro in either Sonic or Daphne Blue. I've already pulled off the stock black pickguard and replaced it with a white one.

Can you guys recommend someone who will put a flawless finish on Doris for under $300 shipped?

Oh, and don't forget to rock the vote on the color!

 

[rodl2005]

Butterscoth is my fave - after sunburst.....

 

[ptidwell]

Pat Wilkins Guitars.
Pat has to be one of the best in the USA.
He is in Van Nuys, CA.

http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/colorchart1.html

 

[Jared92]

Ibanez collector! for sure.

 

[spc]

You'd have to inquire with Mr. Wilkins, but I don't think he offers nitro...

Ibanezcollector or maybe Michael Dolan?


shawn

 

[banditcosmo]

Talk to Jimmy at Landing bass. He refinishes basses along with building them and his finishes are incredible. He will be a bit over 300 but definitely worth it.

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[Bassist01545]

Try Michael Dolan (Michael Dolan Custom Guitars) The man is an absoute genius with wood working and finishes at more then fair prices.

 

[J. Crawford]

Im gonna give Brett, Ibanezcollector, my vote. Great guy.

 

[Jim Carr]

I'm gonna give Brett, Ibanezcollector, my vote. Great guy.

+1
Brett does fine work and is an artist.

I'd also consider RSguitarworks. They refinished my 1955 vintage P-bass in nitro as part of a restore. Fine work and great prices. Tell Roy I sent you.

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[Dr2Kitties]

Marty Bell painted both of my basses, one in 1995 and the other this year. He does spectacular work. Tell him Tisa with the white Birdsong bass sent you.

Marty Bell
E-mail Address(es):
[email protected]
Business Information:
Phone: 760.805.7024
Web Page: http://www.martybellfinishing.com

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[bassicsax]

The guy at Mainstreet Guitars in Tupelo MS did an awesome job with my friends tele, hes supposedly becoming very high in demand. Everything of his I have see has been flawless...

www.pwogs.com is his website and he has pictures of his work on it...

 

[bassicsax]

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I think the paint job on this one is really cool...

 

[jokerjkny]

to piggy back, who does a killer tri color or two color sunburst?

 

[bassicsax]

to piggy back, who does a killer tri color or two color sunburst?

same guy in tupelo...

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[debassr]

Guys,

THANK YOU for all the referrals - it is very much appreciated!

 

[Philbiker]

I've had Pat Wilkins do work for me in the past. I would not go anywhere else. His work is absolutely stunning. Check the prices on a matching headstock if interested......

I don't think the Wilkins shop is going to come in under $300 though. Maybe.

Edit - Lake Placid Blue not Sonic Blue!
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[debassr]

I've had Pat Wilkins do work for me in the past. I would not go anywhere else. His work is absolutely stunning. Check the prices on a matching headstock if interested......

I don't think the Wilkins shop is going to come in under $300 though. Maybe.

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Actually, the Squier's are Lake Placid Blue and sell for $300. But you do have a REALLY good point.

 

[Georynn]

Ibanez collector! for sure.

+1 Brett does awesome work!

 

[Thumper]

Michael Dolan did a fantastic job refinnishing my '66J. He even called to try and talk me out of it. Very good price as well.

 

[Philbiker]

Actually, the Squier's are Lake Placid Blue and sell for $300. But you do have a REALLY good point.

Oops... Sonic Blue really is an amaxing color, but so is LPB.