Refinisher recommendations

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BigBigGuy44, Jul 16, 2018.

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  1. BigBigGuy44

    BigBigGuy44 Supporting Member

    Jul 29, 2009
    Happy Valley, PA
    I'm considering getting my Stingray 5 refinished in either a metallic or flake finish. Removing and reinstalling the hardware and such isn't a problem but I would almost prefer to send the loaded body and have the shop do everything.

    Pat Wilkins and Marty Bell immediately come to mind. Are there any others I should look at? I would love to see some pics as well.
     
  2. bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Those are the two names I keep reading on here, tops of the game...
     
  3. I subscribe to Brubaker bass guitars on Facebook just so I can drool over his refinishing projects.
     
  4. bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
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    If you want real gold flake, our own @JIO is the man... (Gildaxe)
     
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  5. BigBigGuy44

    BigBigGuy44 Supporting Member

    Jul 29, 2009
    Happy Valley, PA
    Thanks @bholder. I am thinking of something along the lines of a light blue metallic or similar. @JIO does some awesome work gold leaf isn't quite what I'm looking for.
     
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  6. fretno

    fretno Supporting Member

    May 10, 2009
    Nashville
    for heavy flake I'd go with Marty , for Nitro I'd go with Pittman , who is TB'er Paul Slagle paulslagle for all others I'd go with Pat