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Mike Neer
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 11:06 am |
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I picked up a Fender Dual Professional yesterday that sounds terrific. Problem is, it has previously been stripped down to bare wood with grains visible and then someone sprayed amber from Reranch onto it. I don't really care for the way it looks and I'd like to get it refinished. The other thing is, I'd like to have it done in as timely a manner as possible (I once had an Epiphone Emperor restored and refinished and waited almost a year for it). I'm thinking of going with a see through blonde or white or maybe even butterscotch. Any recommendations for someone in the NY/NJ area?
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Jon Nygren
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Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 12:03 pm
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Not looking to do it yourself? If you were, i'd say reranch 'yellowed' blonde if its an early 50s pro. I've had good results with a few of their products.
White blonde would be more late '54, '55 and onward(not sure how 'correct' you want to get.)
Did you get a trap PU model? I recently got a boxcar pro that was factory refinned in '52 and i'm absolutely loving it....had a '52/53 pro that I foolishly sold some time ago, forgot how great these guitars are. |
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HowardR
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 12:06 pm
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I don't know anybody in NJ/NY.....but I had Pat Wilkens in Ca. refinish a D8 for me.....and it didn't take an unreasonable amount of time....
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 12:52 pm
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I'm not really concerned with correctness, but I wouldn't paint it blue  . This one is a keeper. I'm thinking I may choose to go see-through butterscotch to match my Tele, but I love the 2 other colors I mentioned. Howard, that is a great job he did; I remember seeing those pics.
I may consider doing it myself but I have a reputation for being impatient, and I'm not particularly meticulous these days.
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Rick Collins
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Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 2:58 pm
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Mike, I had my Dual Pro. refinished at a furniture re-finisher here in CA. I'm very pleased with the Navajo white (light blond) __ and then they clear-coated it.
Since the necks of this steel guitar are not cut-away along the fretboards, like the Stringmasters, you will get scratches from your finger picks.
To prevent this I cut a piece of clear pick guard material (very thin/adhesive backed), which I got from Guitar Center, and installed a narrow strip from the 12th fret to the pickup plate, on both necks.
The guard is hardly noticeable.
...about three years __ no scratches. |
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Ron Victoria
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 3:11 pm
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Mike, If you need some assistance, I can give you some time. *psst, I'm a shop teacher*
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Steve Hamill
From:
California, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 5:10 pm Frettech
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Rob DiStefano in Park Ridge NJ does some nice guitar work, and at very reasonable prices. I'm sure he could help you with a refinish. It's worth an email anyway.
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 9:17 pm
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Mike, I do a fair amount finish and refinish work in Fender colors for a local vintage guitar dealer. I'd be happy to take on your axe. I've got a pretty good work load in the shop right now, but I'd give priority to a project like this one - there's not too many things cooler than a Fender doolie.
I'm in the process of prototyping a single and double console and I'll be using some version of a Fender blonde before it's all over. If you'd like to talk or get more info, please feel free to contact me via email or PM...
Good luck with it.
J A
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 18 Feb 2009 11:03 am
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| Marvin Fluger. Fluger Guitars. Best finishes. Buffalo, N.Y. 716-604-5236. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 18 Feb 2009 11:10 am
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Kevin, I'm going to want a case for it, too.
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 18 Feb 2009 12:25 pm
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| Mike, I'll make you a great case. Call Marvin. His finishes are stunning. Exact. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 4:54 am
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OK, after some careful consideration I've decided to give it a go myself. It's a matter of keeping the costs down (shipping alone would equal the amount of materials I can purchase for the job). I appreciate all the offers--Ron, I might take you up on your shop offer!
Since the hardware on the guitar is less the perfect with some pitting on the chrome, I think it would be acceptable to go with a less than mirror finish. I'm still leaning heavily towards butterscotch (with blonde still in the running), even though I know it was not offered on this guitar.
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J Fletcher
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London,Ont,Canada
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 5:29 am
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Hi Mike
I'd say that you would probably not want to sink a lot of money into your Dual Pro. By the time you pay for a refin and a case, you could probably find one in nice original condition with a case, for the same $$$'s. They seem to sell for significantly less than a Stringmaster. Just a thought...Jerry |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 5:34 am
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That's what I'm thinking, Jerry. I've got $720 in it up to now. I'm going to order up a case for sure.
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 5:47 am
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You'll do a fine job, I'm sure. If you need any advice or technical help, feel free to drop me a line.
If you use the ReRanch stuff, you'll find the colors good, but a little hard to spray evenly for a see-through color or an even, light tint - the nozzles they supply are pretty good, but any spray can finish is a little tricky . The clear coats tend to be thin, so just be patient and spray plenty of thin coats before you try to sand it.
If you were close around here, I'd offer to do the color and spraying and let you supply the elbow grease to save you some money.
Have fun with it...
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Allison Stringed Instruments
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 7:00 am
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As John mentioned, getting an even transparent / tinted color coat out of a rattle can takes a bit of finesse, but can be done.
The Reranch product is good and I'd suggest getting some extra color to test / practice with first. Its better / easier to develop your technique on some scrap first rather than sanding mistakes off the guitar.
And don't forget to check out their forums, lots of good info there.
Good luck with the project, you will have fun doing it.
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Jon Nygren
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2009 9:47 am
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Yeah, the key with the blonde in rattle cans is to be extra careful to spray in nice, even strokes. The advice to practice on a piece of wood first is a good one.
And a big +1 to putting extra clearcoat on...that way you wont sand through to the blonde/butterscotch coat. |
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