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StumbleFingers
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Who is a good source near Altoona for getting a guitar painted? I'm not looking for a flashy custom job, just a standard Fender color done properly and professionally.
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Lowender
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| Posted: Wednesday Jan 30, 2013 |
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If you would post your end result up here id appreciate it. Looking to get something done in the future  |
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bassist_25
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| Posted: Wednesday Jan 30, 2013 |
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I'm not sure if Paul Miller is still painting guitars or not. 
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MistValkyrie
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There used to be a guy at Obsession Guitars in Barnesboro (now Northern Cambria) who worked wonders on guitars, and I can personally attest to it. I'm assuming he's still there because last I heard Obsession is still open. If he's not you could ask for his number to see if he's still doing it. Northern Cambria is about 45 minutes from Altoona past Patton and Hastings. It's not quite close to Altoona, but he's the closest that I know of and he does great work.
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bassist_25
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| Posted: Thursday Jan 31, 2013 |
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| MistValkyrie wrote: | | There used to be a guy at Obsession Guitars in Barnesboro (now Northern Cambria) who worked wonders on guitars, and I can personally attest to it. I'm assuming he's still there because last I heard Obsession is still open. If he's not you could ask for his number to see if he's still doing it. Northern Cambria is about 45 minutes from Altoona past Patton and Hastings. It's not quite close to Altoona, but he's the closest that I know of and he does great work. |
Ahh, you're probably refering to Paul, Sue. I used to play in a band with Paul, and I actually got to see some of the guitars he was painting, hanging up in his shop. Top-shelf work.
IIRC, he's doing a lot of work painting motorcycle helmets right now.
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MistValkyrie
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| bassist_25 wrote: | | MistValkyrie wrote: | | There used to be a guy at Obsession Guitars in Barnesboro (now Northern Cambria) who worked wonders on guitars, and I can personally attest to it. I'm assuming he's still there because last I heard Obsession is still open. If he's not you could ask for his number to see if he's still doing it. Northern Cambria is about 45 minutes from Altoona past Patton and Hastings. It's not quite close to Altoona, but he's the closest that I know of and he does great work. |
Ahh, you're probably refering to Paul, Sue. I used to play in a band with Paul, and I actually got to see some of the guitars he was painting, hanging up in his shop. Top-shelf work.
IIRC, he's doing a lot of work painting motorcycle helmets right now. |
oh cool...I had no idea! that's awesome!
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Pizon
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| Posted: Friday Feb 01, 2013 |
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Paul hasn't been at obsession in years. Last time i talked to him, he said
he wasn't doing guitars anymore. Said he was doing cycle helmets instead. However, if you want to try, his # is 845-7852 ac 814 |
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Jasaoke
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| Posted: Wednesday Feb 06, 2013 |
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| I'm starting a refinishing project now. I'll be staining, not painting, but the clear-coat is the tough part. Have you thought about doing it yourself? |
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StumbleFingers
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| Posted: Thursday Feb 07, 2013 |
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| Jasaoke wrote: | | I'm starting a refinishing project now. I'll be staining, not painting, but the clear-coat is the tough part. Have you thought about doing it yourself? |
Yeah, but I don't have the equipment or skills to do a good job. It's one of my favorite guitars so it's not one I'd like to experiment on. 
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old Skool
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| Posted: Thursday Feb 07, 2013 |
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Greg if you can't find anyone that paints guitars try some local body shops. You'll have to strip the hardware & all & just take the body to them but most of those guys can do a great job for you, especially if it's just a solid color. I know different people that have had guitars & drums painted by car guys & they all have looked awesome. If you're not into removing the hardware & putting it back together you could have Terry do it.
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StumbleFingers
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| Posted: Friday Feb 08, 2013 |
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Hmm. If I take it to the shop that tunes my Harley, will I be able to play faster when it's done?
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Lowender
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| Posted: Friday Feb 08, 2013 |
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| Maybe not faster but definately louder |
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old Skool
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| Posted: Friday Feb 08, 2013 |
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Yeah it will play louder but it will also be in the shop for repairs every other week, not to mention the constant oil leaks. Wait are we talking about the guitar or the Harley?!?
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StumbleFingers
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| Posted: Saturday Feb 09, 2013 |
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Maybe I should sell the Harley and buy more guitars... 
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Lowender
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| Posted: Sunday Feb 10, 2013 |
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| Well, the guitar can lead to G.A.S. but dosen't use gas |
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Jasaoke
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| Posted: Tuesday Feb 12, 2013 |
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| I'll be stripping mine down this week and, if all goes well, I'll post pics in a couple of weeks. If you like the results, I'd be glad take on another project. |
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StumbleFingers
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| Posted: Wednesday Feb 20, 2013 |
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| Jasaoke wrote: | | I'll be stripping mine down this week and, if all goes well, I'll post pics in a couple of weeks. If you like the results, I'd be glad take on another project. |
How is this project coming along? Looking forward to seeing the end result!
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Jasaoke
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| Posted: Thursday Feb 21, 2013 |
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Slow but sure. I prefer to be as cautious as possible when sanding (I've gone too far too fast in the past). I may not remove all of the old stain; we'll see how deep it is. I've got some really cool pyrography on the back of the neck and plan to add some to the back of the body. Hoping to finish in a grey-burst. Time's gonna tell.
The project started with a crack in the set neck. When I excavated it to 'repair', the headstock came off entirely! It's been repaired, seems to be holding well, intonates and all that. It was a terrible feeling when it came off (it had been my main guitar), but then I figured it can't get any worse, so why not. |
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