Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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tamere
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Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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Hi

I was playing live Saturday and unfortunately on the tiny stage, the headstock of my Rickenbacker 360/12 hit a part of the wall.
A large chunk of paint came off the side of the headstock, near the tuning peg, leaving the wood exposed.

I checked the guitar and there doesn't seem to be any cracks or structural damage but I need this part of the guitar to be repainted/refinished.

The guitar is Jetglo and pretty much brand new. I am based in Sydney Australia and I need a good luthier, I would appreciate recommendations or referrals.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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Frank Grubisa is the person you need to speak to.. He understands the conversion varnish finish on Rickenbackers..

http://www.grubisaguitars.com/

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weemac wrote:Frank Grubisa is the person you need to speak to.. He understands the conversion varnish finish on Rickenbackers..

http://www.grubisaguitars.com/

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+1. Frank's the man - but as a result he's a very busy man...
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Re: Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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Piers is also now available as he has decided to do his own thing again. Piers and Frank are two of Australia's finest.

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Re: Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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That's good to know Brett - Frank acknowledges that he owes a lot of his Rickenknowledge to Piers.
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Re: Need a good luthier in Sydney, damaged paint on my Rick

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Thanks guys, I spoke to Frank yesterday, seems like a good guy...

I will let you know how it turns out.

cheers
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