If Steve Farmer can do great work, he has the attention to detail to "customize" it, if that's what you want and he's willing to work with you on your desires. Even if the lacquer or whatever he uses is inherently glossy, a flattening agent chemical can be added, either to the color or to the clear, if he uses a clear over the whole to protect the stripes. Unbuffed lacquer also can have a somewhat muted look, and I suppose it's conceivable to put a slightly pigmented (yellowed) clear over the whole to achieve the look you want. Whether by Steve or another, these are just a few approaches to getting the look you're after.
Andy Baron On Jul 12, 2007, at 4:55 AM, John Maeder wrote: > I have an Amberola IA that needs a total bedplate and top mech re- > paint and re-stripe. I am familiar with the great work of Steve > Farmer in California, but his restorations appear to 'new' for my > taste. I am looking for someone who can do a more muted resto so > the result appears to have some age to it. I'm not trying to > deceive anyone that this is an original finish, just want to to > look more 'relaxed'. Can the board recommend anyone? Thanks! John > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
