No it's not wrong to state your opinion, I totally respect it! If we all had the same options and tastes life would be pretty boring.
That's an interesting concept! I'm sure Pat would have hated the idea because he explained to me how difficult it was to tape the Eagle on the headstock for painting it Gold-Magenta LOL. Nah... He's a really good guy so I'm sure he would have done it if I wanted. Check his website out, lots of custom work going on. https://simscustomshop.com/
You really ought to land one, Pickups are incredible! Ask Sergio and Bodie, they will confirm.
Absolutely!
Perfect. I’ve seen his website and have been curious to use him. What was the turn around time if you don’t mind me asking? Did he have to strip the previous finish and then repaint over it?
His turn around time was long. Quoted 4-5 months which turned into 13. I didn't constantly badger him about the extended time but when I emailed him (once in June and once in October) asking about my guitar he got right back to me and we even talked on the phone both times. I have plenty of guitars to play at home so I wasn't too concerned. He admitted to me that he overbooked himself and his turn around times were being delayed, now he's more careful about doing that. That's something you would have to work out with him. As far as stripping the entire finish off the guitar, for translucent finishes he has to but for this he told me he didn't have to get down to the bare wood but sand old finish quite a bit to get dings and chips out. I assumed you would have to completely srtip to bare wood for any refinish but I guess not since this is a solid color even though it's shifting color with a black base coat. Make sure you workout all those logistics ahead of time.
Yeah even before it was an awesome guitar, just wanted to doll her up!
And I wouldn’t have sold it to you if you didn’t say you wanted to paint it.Yeah even before it was an awesome guitar, just wanted to doll her up!
I had Pat refinish one of my guitars several years ago. Like was mentioned below, it took about 3/4s of a year to get mine back. He does an incredible painting job but he’s terrible on judging time. Add about 4-5 months on whatever estimated time he gives you. As for the part about whether or not he takes the old finish back down to the wood, it all depends on what type of existing finish the guitar has on it and what type of finish he will be using to repaint. I had him refinish my Kramer with House of Kolors Candy Cobalt Blue, here’s the link to the finished piece.
I did express my intentions regarding the Westy makeover, but....... I never knew you were so attached to the case... I feel a bit guilty now
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Wow, that looks great! How much does he charge for something like that? I have one I may want to do. PM me if it’s not supposed to be shared in public.
Now THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!
