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Rich prices himself (imho) far too competitively. I've had a couple of mates-rates finishes done by luthiers in London that were more expensive, even with postage costs to and from Wales. Honestly not as good either, and also not nitro.
I had a telecaster body painted by him a year or so ago. I won't mention his prices here, but (for me at least, given I don't like painting) I would really struggle to justify doing it myself. Anyway - might be worth asking him for a price, even if you're only vaguely considering it .
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I don't think Rich would mind me sharing this reply from our chat on FB here. This was the second message he sent me, the first being the price. He's an absolutely top bloke and the only possible justification for refinishing yourself is simply that you want to because you'd struggle to even do it yourself at material cost for what he does!
Nahguavkire
Mm, not sure the top horn is correct - there's a tiny flat section between strap button and the turn into the heel. IMO an authentic outline is subtly sorta S-shaped there. #lockdownproblems
@Nahguavkire Rich would deffo be on the paint list.
I dunno, maybe buying a raw body and getting a pro finish is OTT. Maybe I should buy a Classic Vibe thinline, strip and paint the body myself, I could reconstitute it as a refin Squier and flog it later if need be...