O/T ish - Custom Paint Job

[ptg]

Well, you'll be happy to know that I'm going to bite the bullet and have decided to replace my I----z fretted bass with a MM. (I'm already playing a beautiful SR fretless.)

I'm leaning towards the Sterling HS...Really like that puppy. (Sorry, Bongoloids)

My question to you is that I would love to do a custom paint job on the bass and would rather go on recommendation than just pulling the name out of a hat. You know, someone who knows what they are doing and won't switch out the electronics!

I would prefer someone close to where I live (Long Island, NY) but all options will be considered as my son works for the airlines and travel is fairly easy for me.

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

 

[strummer]

Michael Dolan!

 

[ptg]

Michael Dolan!

Hi Strummer - Thanks for the suggestion but can I assume that if you're in Sweden that's he's in Sweden as well or is that someone in the States?

The wife is good but there are limits...

 

[strummer]

No, Michael Dolan is an american Just Google...

 

[eric B]

I second Michael Dolan, he does excellent finish work at a reasonable rate.

 

[jlepre]

Wasn't he in the Monkees?

 

[ptg]

Wasn't he in the Monkees?

Wait! Don't hijack the thread yet! I want to see if anyone else has any suggestions!

 

[bradfordws]

Check out Marty Bell - martybellfinishing.com - he did a nice job on my SUB5 - silver flake - see my pix album. He's in San Diego, CA, but all you do is drop the neck of the body and take a few parts off the bass like knobs, strap buttons, bridge and he'll take care of the electronics removal - unless you want your local shop to do it. Marty has many pics on his site and he's been doing OEM work for years, so he's no amateur. He's doing a refin for me right now on another bass that had a tung oil finish - we're going gloss. And his poly finishes are not as thick as most, so you don't lose all your tone. Then, get a good double wall box and pack it well - or if you're concerned about it, send the whole bass in the original case + box as shipped from EB/MM and Marty is reasonable with assembly charges. I've had no trouble with FedEx ground - they don't beat stuff up, but if you have airline access, make a trip to sunny San Diego!