Finding someone to repaint a guitar?

[mw13068]

Hi all,

I ordered a short-scale bass for my wife the other day. We'd like to get it painted a very specific color (Sublime Green Pearl).

I can disassemble (and reassemble) the guitar. How can I find someone local to repaint the body? Should I just call around to local auto-body shops? Do they do little jobs like this?

What instructions should I give them?

Will a re-paint cover all the bridge and strap knob holes?

Should I buy and supply the paint? How much paint should I buy?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

[mapka]

I would try and find someone who specializes in painting guitars. Wood is not a medium that many auto body guys know about anymore. It also depends on what paint you want to use. Some no longer work with lacquer. I know that the luthier that I use has a person who does only guitars and can spray any paint your would want.

[marnold]

Check with your local music shoppes. They may know someone. Or if you are willing to give it a go yourself, check out the Reranch forums (http://www.reranch.com/reranch/).