Eagles, Seahawks, 'for the birds'
. Guess not so good if I have to explain it. Another attempt at mild humor down in flames
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| Author: | FrankC [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:52 am ] |
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I saw many people recommend guitar classes. Is there a site that would list offerrings by area? i did a search on this before and the only ones I found were way too far for me. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:54 am ] |
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The GAL site (www.luth.org) has a listing of quite a few of the classes offered. Where are you located Frank? |
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| Author: | FrankC [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:09 am ] |
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I am in West Chester PA...Outside Philadelphia. I may be the only seahwaks fan living in eagles country |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:59 am ] |
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Frank Finocchio is where I took my first class. He is in Easton PA. He is a really nice guy and very easy to work with. There are lots of schools on the left coast (i.e. Charles Fox, Harry Fleishman, etc.). Those look great too. There are quite a few in Canada... Lots of choices. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:34 am ] |
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I was in the same class with Frank that Brock was in. I can and do recommend his class to anyone wholeheartedly. Frank is a great guy and has a very well organized class. You will walk away with a completed guitar after one week of training. The guitar is not lacquered, but is otherwise complete. And he is probably only an hour or so away from you. |
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| Author: | bob J [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:40 am ] |
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They are both for the birds Bronco Fan |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:54 am ] |
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What? |
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| Author: | Rick Davis [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:22 pm ] |
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I'll put in a plug for the ASIA Symposium -- it's in Maryland, probably only an hour or two from you. It won't substitute for a one week or longer class, but you'll have a chance to meet some of the people who teach (Frank F. often attends, Sergei de Jonge will be there, Bryan Galloup, and others, too) AND spend lots of time with some of the best builders in North America. Hope to see you there. Rick Davis |
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| Author: | bob J [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 1:12 pm ] |
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Eagles, Seahawks, 'for the birds' . Guess not so good if I have to explain it. Another attempt at mild humor down in flames
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:28 pm ] |
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I thought you were referring to me and Dave... which you may have been right on half on that point as well  ... I just missed what you were driving at. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:51 pm ] |
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I knew he wasn't talking about me...I'm a Broncos fan . |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:24 am ] |
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I got it Bob. |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:27 am ] |
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Frank, Check into Finnochios class. He also has a great finisher for his Guitars....good price!! |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:00 am ] |
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His name is Dale Bartholomew. I can score up a number for you if you are interested. |
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| Author: | Don A [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:14 am ] |
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Brock, if he is in PA, I'm interested. That would be the closest finisher I've heard of so far. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:33 am ] |
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yeah, he is in PA -- Real close to Easton I think. His number is 610.759.5287. I am sure he won't mind me posting this publically. He always seems eager for the business. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:34 am ] |
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Brock, have you sent any of your guitars to Dale? If so, what did you think? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:47 am ] |
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I have sent him a few. He does an excellent job. Nitro finishes and a fairly traditional pore fill (i.e. not epoxy). Prices are good (I am not going to post them here, but call him... I think you will be pleased). My only reservation with Dale is that he can be a little slow and you need to check in with him often to make sure you are top of mind. Other than that, I whole heartedly give him an endorsement. |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:17 pm ] |
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His prices are good....real good.BTW, that is the correct Phone Number Brock. It will take at least 6 weeks for you to get your guitars back. As I recall he use to work for Martin and the last time I talked to him I told him I would pass his name along to everyone here but just forgot to. I will send the two I am working on now to him, he has the facilities to deal professionally with nitro and I don't. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:19 pm ] |
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6 weeks is pretty optimistic by my experience. Dale's finishes are very nice and worth the wait. However, I would follow up with him frequently to see "how it is coming". I find that makes a big difference. |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:11 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=bpoling] 6 weeks is pretty optimistic by my experience. Dale's finishes are very nice and worth the wait. However, I would follow up with him frequently to see "how it is coming". I find that makes a big difference. [/QUOTE] I heard that, of course he is gettin up there 
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:13 pm ] |
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If he's using nitro, wouldn't 6 weeks almost be a bare minimum turnaround? I mean, I want my finishes to harden for a good month before I buff them out (Nitro particularly, at USL as long as I can give it). |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:46 am ] |
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I don't think you have to worry about that. 
Dale's finishes are really good, and the price is great. My only experience has been he is a little slow. I have never got a guitar back in 6 weeks. 3 months seems to be about my average. It reminds me of an addage in my buisness (marketing services).... "You can have it perfect, fast, or cheap -- pick any two." It applies precisely to this situation. |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:11 am ] |
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There is a school in Reading Pa Amos Guitars has classes.He is about 1 hour from you 610-478-1733 |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:56 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Mattia Valente] If he's using nitro, wouldn't 6 weeks almost be a bare minimum turnaround? I mean, I want my finishes to harden for a good month before I buff them out (Nitro particularly, at USL as long as I can give it).[/QUOTE] He will tell you 6 weeks...and he is a nice gentleman but BP knows.... |
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