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Old 07-23-2013, 12:21 PM
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Default Recommendation for guitar refinisher (varnish preferred)

Hello!!

I have a guitar that really could use a refinish (it's a lowden). Does anyone do this or have a recommendation of someone who does? I would love to get it varnished.

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Old 07-23-2013, 02:46 PM
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Maybe try finding out who does the varnish for Collings? They farm it out locly to someone in Austin.
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Old 07-23-2013, 02:50 PM
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Jordan,

I have a Burner PS that was finished by Joe White of Sunset Guitar Finishing, and it is the most beautiful polyester sunburst finish job I have ever seen.

I've heard others rave about his work. Not sure if he does varnish, but it's worth a shot. Joe used to be active on this forum, but I'm not sure if he still is.
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Old 07-23-2013, 06:24 PM
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Jordan, I do not know if you used the term "varnish" as a generic name for "finish", but an oil varnish finish is much more labour intensive than pretty much any other guitar finish, and it's not going to be cheap.
Not sure if it's worth it for your Lowden (value-wise, I am not saying the guitar doesn't deserve a new finish, or isn't good enough).
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Old 07-23-2013, 06:31 PM
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Hey, I did mean an oil varnish. But, if you don't think it's worth it, maybe I'll look in to other options.
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Old 07-23-2013, 08:06 PM
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There's no question in MY mind that it's worth it as it's all I do on my guitars, and not because I haven't done most other things at some point. Varnishes advantages are in sound, longevity, and appearance, its disadvantages are cost and relative short term fragility. It takes me 4 times as long as Nitro does!

I do not know of anyone who does Oil Varnish for others, including me. You could do it yourself, however, and all it takes is a clean dry space, a good brush, and hard work. I have instructions/method I can email if you ask for it.
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Old 07-26-2013, 01:51 PM
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Saw and played his stuff at the ASIA symposium, he's doing finishing for other people now.

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