Nitrocellulose repair in North Carolina

[rlgph]

I recently bought a used Martin 000-18 GE. It has some finish damage in the area around the pickup jack -- looks like somebody dripped some sort of solvent on the end (can't imagine how that happened).

I assume the finish is nirocellulose lacquer? Does anyone know a good repair person in Western North Carolina with experience repairing nitro finishes?

[clinchriver]

Originally Posted by rlgph

I recently bought a used Martin 000-18 GE. It has some finish damage in the area around the pickup jack -- looks like somebody dripped some sort of solvent on the end (can't imagine how that happened).

I assume the finish is nirocellulose lacquer? Does anyone know a good repair person in Western North Carolina with experience repairing nitro finishes?

Caleb Smith, James Condino, Ken Jones, Elizabeth Henderson all in and around Asheville

[John Arnold]

Yes, it is nitrocellulose lacquer.
Jack Dillen also is in Asheville.

[rlgph]

Originally Posted by clinchriver

Caleb Smith, James Condino, Ken Jones, Elizabeth Henderson all in and around Asheville

I assumed that since Caleb Smith and Jayne Henderson both have multi-year build waiting lists, that neither would be interested in repair work. I did check James Condino and Ken Jones websites, and they both mentioned repair work. I sent emails to each to inquire. Thanks for the names.

[rlgph]

Originally Posted by John Arnold

Yes, it is nitrocellulose lacquer.
Jack Dillen also is in Asheville.

I've had Jack do a neck reset and some minor repair on a couple of my guitars and have been very impressed. It didn't occur to me that he might do finish repair, though. I'll call him if the other two don't work out. Thanks.

[John Arnold]

Caleb does repair on a limited basis. I have seen some lacquer repair on his new guitars that was top notch.