GMW refins

[Jim Shine]

My guitar is a Soloist and it is getting a Rising Sun graphic. No other work is being done, not even reassembly.

No rush here as I know it will be done right. I just was curious.

[ June 19, 2003, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: Jim Shine ]

[Chuckracer]

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Fretburner, I think you can safely double that estimate.

[Budman68]

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Chuck, do you work for GMW? Just curious and if it's none of my business, just tell me to shut up [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]


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[Chuckracer]

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[img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Nope, just done a fair bit of business with Lee and I'm very familier with quoted turn around times vs. reality.
I have been known to be wrong, and I hope I am in this case. I just wouldn't hold my breath on that estimated completion time.

[jonsgon]

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i'm with chuck on this one, i was told 3 months as well but you know the rest, but the wait is worth it, there work is top notch, second to none.........bla bla bla

[Budman68]

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Thanks for not telling me to shut up [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

May I ask why they would even bother saying three months? Is there a "sales" type of advantage to it?

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[Chuckracer]

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No, I think Lee really believes the timeline when asked, but...
You gotta understand, GMW is a REAL small operation. Its not like there is an order department, a sales department, and many departments along the build through paint and ship process. Actually, there is, but all the departments are Lee himself. Its close enough to a one man show to call it that.
Lee does great work though, and the wait is ALWAYS worth it.

[Jim Shine]

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I agree that it will be worth the wait. By that time it is done it will be like getting a new (to me) guitar and should satisfy GAS. It will also be interesting to see how close they nail the graphic to its original state.

[Budman68]

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Oh I see, I actually thought it would have been at least a 10 man shop. Nice to see such a small business have such an excellent reputation and exposure. I guess you can chalk it up to the quality and expertise he puts into his work. Thanks for the info.

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[surfdork]

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The wait is painful, but well worth it. And I think Chuck is right. Lee has the best of intentions when he gives you the estimated turnaround time. In my case (neck surgery), he told me 2-3 months. It was right at 3 months when it was done.

[Jim Shine]

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It IS hard to nail a definate timeframe when finishing. When I think about how long it will take, I have to roughly figure out how long it will take to prep the wood, seal the wood, fix imperfections that arise, the finishing steps then atleast 3-6 weeks of curing time before rub out. Then you never know what will happen during the process which can screw things up. Sometimes they go smooth, sometimes they don't. I never asked for a ballpark estimate from Lee as I know its only a very rough guideline. I figured I would ask here and see what he averaged for you guys. Thanks for the replies!

[Chuckracer]

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There is another couple of small rooms off this main room where most of the woodworking is done, and where Dan Lawerence does his paint magic.
Impressive set up, yes?

[Jim Shine]

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WOW! Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

[ June 19, 2003, 06:01 PM: Message edited by: Jim Shine ]

[shreddermon]

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Always wondered what Lee's place looked like. Thanks for posting those pics, Chuck!

P.S.- Jim, I've had some work done by GMW, too. No refins, but they took about 5 months for a new graphic'd Charvel replica, and longer for a special order neck replacement (...as it was not a run of the mill job and I told Lee no rush). BTW, Dan will absolutely nail that graphic, and Lee will nail the guitar itself. Well worth the wait.

[Budman68]

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Thanks for the pics Chuck! Very nice!

Thanks again,
Dave->