Who's Joe White??
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| Author: | Jon L. Nixon [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Who is your finisher? |
I am finally at the point where I want to farm out my finishing. Any referrals would be greatly appreciated, Someone in the N. Virginia/ D.C./ Balt. area would be ideal, but if I have to ship it probably doesn't matter. Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | Paul Burner [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:43 am ] |
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You couldn't do better than Joe White in Middlebury, IN. (574) 370-5577 GETGOMUSIC@aol.com Just amazing work! |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:04 am ] |
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JOE WHITE!!! |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:07 am ] |
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Another vote for Joe White. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:46 am ] |
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Who's Joe White??
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:32 am ] |
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Hi all, I have to put in a plug for Tony Ferguson in Nunica, Michigan. I just got a guitar back from him and it is absolutely stunning! I can give no higher recommendation. I have had Joe White finish a guitar for me too. Joe also did a fabulous job. I will be posting pictures as soon as a get bridge glued on and string her up. Consequently, I cannot say who is better. I chose Tony this time because Joe is not doing guitars with attached necks these days and my guitars are flamenco/classical made in the Spanish style. Tony's job was so good I haven't been able to stop looking at it. Best wishes, Max |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:40 am ] |
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BTW, Tony's contact info' is: Tony Ferguson 13920 Cleveland Nunica, Michigan 49448 (616) 842-4114 |
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| Author: | Ziegenfuss [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:04 pm ] |
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Just my 0.02 cents... I have worked with both Joe and Tony, and both exectute their finishes are executed IMPECCABLY. Tony has been in the guitar finishing business a little longer than Joe, but that is nearly inconsequential. Both were born of the automotive world and can execute a burst like you would not believe. The biggest differences are listed below: Tony: sprays cat urethane will spray anything (electrics, set necks, etc...) ~$375 base price Joe: sprays cat polyester prefers acoustics only, no previously set necks (neck must be free of body) ~$350 base price These guys are both amzing people as well. the only frustrating thing is choosing who you are going to send your work too! Stephen |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:15 pm ] |
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Dale Bartholomew of Easton PA does some of the best Nitro work and is affordable. He was in charge of Martin's finishing till he went on his own. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:24 pm ] |
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I do my own and enjoy doing it, but from what I have seen Joe White does a great job, he lays on a thin finish and the guitars look real good. If I was to send one away Joe would be my first pick. Fred |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:25 pm ] |
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My money and my guitars go to Tony Ferguson. (Should be a bumper sticker.) Steve |
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| Author: | woody b [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:04 pm ] |
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I guess I'm in the minority here. I do my own, and always have. I also do a few finishes, and re finishes for others. |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:33 pm ] |
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I can also recommend Tony. Great work, excellent communication, always finished when he says it will be, nice guy. |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:07 pm ] |
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+ 1 for Joe White |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:08 pm ] |
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He's sitting in the chair with me. Honestly, I had no idea so many farmed this task out. Guess it makes sense if you want to use dangerous materials ( nitro, cat poly, etc.)
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:35 pm ] |
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50 or so Guitars, Ukes & Resonators with Joe White. Don't let the red hair fool you, Joe's no stepchild when it comes to his finishes. He's more anal than me! Mike Franks http://www.mjfranksguitars.com |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:11 am ] |
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I haven't made a guitar in a 8 months but I have used both Tony and Joe. Both do outstanding work!!!!!! |
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| Author: | jaylichty [ Wed May 18, 2011 9:09 pm ] |
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Does anyone have contact information for Dale Bartholomew? Thanks, |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Wed May 18, 2011 9:33 pm ] |
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I sprayed my own for the first 75 or so. Been using Tony Ferguson for the past 100 or more. I cannot say enough good things about him, or his work. He does amazing finishes, and if he tells you it will be done in such and such time you might as well book it because it WILL be done then. I cannot possibly imagine a better guy to work with. He has been doing guitar finishes for longer than many of us have been building guitars. His finishes are very thin, and like a mirror. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed May 18, 2011 9:52 pm ] |
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Your guys' guitars are coming back buffed out already? That's almost enough to make it worthwhile right there... |
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| Author: | cwood8656 [ Wed May 18, 2011 9:56 pm ] |
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I've been using Joe White. He has been doing a fantastic job. Chris. |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Thu May 19, 2011 3:08 am ] |
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I've worked in plastics tooling for years, involving optical finishes for refractive lenses, interoccular lenses(cataract replacements), various medical devices, many requiring number 1 optical finishes and I can say Joe's work is first rate. Absolutely perfect!! |
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| Author: | JRessler [ Thu May 19, 2011 6:08 am ] |
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Dale Bartholomew 3898 Hollo Road Easton, PA 18045 610-759-5287 Dale does flawless Nitro finishes and will finish with neck on. As was stated before, he used to work for Martin in finishing. His nitro finishes will look like that brand new Martin you have been lusting after He also does crack repairs and finish repairs. Also does the occasional finishing instruction class |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Thu May 19, 2011 7:00 am ] |
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Me , cause its a hobby and I dont have a spare $375.00 to spend on getting a pro finish ! |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Thu May 19, 2011 8:24 am ] |
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Me..........!! |
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