sounds great, and reminds me of the guy who replaced an arm on a well- patina'd stickley chair we have...he beat it a little with a chain before installing and finishing it. guests can never guess which arm is the "new" one! On Jul 12, 2007, at 7:46 AM, Andrew Baron wrote: > 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