Who to use for vintage restoration work

[SneakyT]

I have a late 70's jazz bass that is in need of restoration. I had planned on using RS Guitarworks to do the work but after talking to them I found that they do not spray poly. I was disappointed by this as their work is amazing. Does anyone know of someone that does equivalent work that will spray poly as to keep it as close to original as possible?

 

[tjclem]

Your in Austin, ask Ed Friedland who he would talk to.....t

 

[SneakyT]

bump

 

[mikeyswood]

Tom gave you the best advice. Did you ask Ed?

 

[SneakyT]

Tom gave you the best advice. Did you ask Ed?

I did not talk to him. I usually only see him when I'm down at the Bass Emporium which got me thinking. I called and talked to John at the Bass Emporium who is big into the vintage stuff (much more so than Ed). He recommended Mike Lull, Michael Dolan, and Pat Wilkins. I called Dolan and he did not offer any kind of aging service. I haven't heard back from Pat Wilkins yet. I called Mike Lull and talked to his shop and they were very helpful and seem reasonably priced. I still have to call back and talk to Mike directly but I'm thinking that will be where I send it.

Anyone else have any other options?

 

[joeyl]

marty bell? I know some people have used him and he uses polyurethane and polyester

 

[heavychevy]

Krishna at the guitar garage in Somerville, MA. He does great work, especially on vintage Fenders

 

[SneakyT]

Thanks for the other suggestions I'll follow up with them.

 

[LewisCountyLad]

Lull farms out his finish work. Always has. Use Pat Wilkins. Best poly finisher in the game....for years.