Luthier for refinish in South Florida?

Heard some great things about Ben Chafin in Tampa Bay area
Ben Chafin
@ElBecko59 has dealt with him first hand

 

Mitch Weissman can work wonders with the frets and neck work, but not sure about re-finishing. No doubt he knows someone who can do it though. He’s been at it a long time. I’m not sure if he’s doing it now with covid and all, but pre-covid he’d invite you to his house and walk you through everything he was doing. He’s a wealth of information and saved my Ibanez JEM from certain death.

He’s in Ft. Lauderdale and can be found on Facebook. I’ve got another friend who goes to him all the time and I’ve played about 10 different guitars he’s worked on, his work is just flawless.

 

Not in South Florida, but Starr Guitars in Winter Park does very good work.

There's Angel Guitars in Port St. Lucie, but they never responded to my calls and emails. Maybe you would have better luck.

 

Contact Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. They have alumni nationwide, and could probably give you a referral.

 

Any luck on finding a luthier to refinish your bass?

 

I'm in Tampa Bay and Morrel Roberts does paint work for most of us, including Ben.

Moe Colors Instagram

Starr Guitars would be my go-to for nitro as it's all they use for topcoat.

Starr Guitars Instagram

 

Does this thread actually begin “Florida Man”?

 

Koontz guitars is in Miami. He is on Facebook and does great work.