Not trying to be harsh, just based on what I've seen. Great work to be sure, but typically not the look I'm after. I know Steve personally from my California decades -- he's a great guy. If he can do a more muted job, I'm game. Can you put me in touch with your friend whose machine was toned down so I can see for myself, or have him email me some photos? The machine I'm restoring is a rather important Amberola and I would like the job done spot-on the first time. John
>From: <[email protected]> >Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration >Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:34:19 -0400 > >I think that is a bit harsh on a guy that does nice work, and has helped >preserve many of the finest machines for future generations of collectors. >Of course he can make it look as good or as bad as you like. In fact, one >of the members of this group told me recently that he had Steve "tone down" >the finish on one of his rare phonos, and he did it just fine. So you >should have nothing to worry about. > > >----- Original Message ----- From: "John Maeder" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 11:44 AM >Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration > > >>Thanks for the tips Andy. Perhaps Steve can soft pedal his work, but I've >>simply have never seen anything he's done that didn't look like a fire >>truck. John >> >> >>>From: Andrew Baron <[email protected]> >>>Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >>>To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >>>Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration >>>Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:46:46 -0600 >>> >>>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 >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Phono-L mailing list >>>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Phono-L mailing list >>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> > > >_______________________________________________ >Phono-L mailing list >http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
