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Who does a really good refinish job around here?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by lavmonga, Apr 22, 2012.

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  1. Apr 22, 2012 #1
    lavmonga

    lavmonga

    Jul 27, 2007
    New York, NY
    I might have a project coming up that I want to refin. Does anyone on the TB boards do "refins for hire"? I've refinished some stuff but it never comes out looking completely pro, I can never seem to wet sand the clear coat like the pros. I also don't have professional tools, so that may have something to do with it.

    I'm just throwing this out here now, wondering if there are any people and how much they'd charge (this will contribute to my decision to start the project or not haha!).

    Probably wouldn't hurt to get a list going for everyone anyway.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2012 #2
    Munjibunga

    Munjibunga Retired Member

    May 6, 2000
    San Diego (when not at Groom Lake)
    Independent Contractor to Bass San Diego
    Well, I don't know what you mean by "around here," but Pat Wilkins (who does all of Sadowsy's U.S. work) is one of the best. Except he's in California. You'd have to contact him for pricing.
     
  3. Apr 22, 2012 #3
    Sharko

    Sharko

    Jun 18, 2009
    Washington, DC
    I do.
     
  4. Apr 22, 2012 #4
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
    Before Pat Wilkins.....

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    After Pat Wilkins.......

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  5. Apr 22, 2012 #5
    tommixx

    tommixx

    Jan 5, 2003
    Carolina Beach, NC
    I wouldn't take anything to anybody BUT Pat Wilkins all the way! No offense to anyone else but he is the standard for me and his prices are very reasonable...

    Peace,

    T
     
  6. Apr 22, 2012 #6
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Pat Wilkins
    Stike at RowyCo Customs
    Marty Bell
     
  7. Apr 23, 2012 #7
    WoodyJ

    WoodyJ Supporting Member

    Jul 29, 2008
    Atlanta GA suburb
    3 shops I have used for refinish work with excellent results:
    Pat Wilkins (CA)
    Mario at the Guitar Mill (TN)
    Lay's Guitar Shop (OH)
     
  8. Apr 23, 2012 #8
    carlos840

    carlos840

    May 27, 2008
    Down in the middle somewhere.
    The best ones i have seen where from JohnK.
     
  9. Apr 23, 2012 #9
    fretno

    fretno Supporting Member

    May 10, 2009
    Nashville
    Mr. Wilkins
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  10. Apr 23, 2012 #10
    mongo2

    mongo2

    Feb 17, 2008
    Da Shaw
    TB-er JohnK_10
     
  11. Apr 23, 2012 #11
    HaMMerHeD

    HaMMerHeD

    May 20, 2005
    Pat and Marty are the two names that jump immediately to mind.
     
  12. Apr 23, 2012 #12
    RColie

    RColie Gold Supporting Member

    Nov 21, 2007
    St Louis, MO
    +1 to JohnK - he does excellent work.

    Bob
     
  13. Apr 23, 2012 #13
    parsons

    parsons

    Feb 22, 2008
    Maryland
    Marty Bell is responsible for this. The dark lines on the rear shot are shadows from the blinds hanging in my window, that's not in the paint.
     

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  14. Apr 23, 2012 #14
    jbiscuti

    jbiscuti

    Dec 22, 2007
    NYC / LA
    Endorsing Artist: Grolsch Strap Locks
    If you're looking for the nitrocelluose/relic thing, Mark & Matt Jenny do some excellent work. Very good prices too.
     
  15. Apr 23, 2012 #15
    girlonbass

    girlonbass

    Apr 3, 2009
    I like the dark lines!:p
     
  16. Apr 23, 2012 #16
    jumbodbassman

    jumbodbassman

    Dec 28, 2009
    Stuck in traffic -NY & CT
    Born Again Tubey
    JohnK work looks great
     
  17. Apr 23, 2012 #17
    tdub0199

    tdub0199

    Mar 4, 2010
    Atlanta, Ga.
    + for John_K
     
  18. Apr 23, 2012 #18
    sgtpepper

    sgtpepper

    Jan 22, 2010
    Mexico City
    Talkbass member JohnK_10 does the very best refin/building jobs I've ever seen. You can take a look at his threads to verify.
     
  19. Apr 23, 2012 #19
    DTF

    DTF

    Feb 14, 2010
    queens
    if it were me, and it were a fender id go with john k
     
  20. Apr 23, 2012 #20
    RS

    RS

    Aug 27, 2000
    Cleveland, OH
    Nice, what color blue is that exactly?
     
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