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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.

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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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

I am in West Chester PA...Outside Philadelphia. I may be the only seahwaks fan living in eagles country

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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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

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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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

They are both for the birds
Bronco Fan

What?

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

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

Eagles, Seahawks, 'for the birds' . Guess not so good if I have to explain it. Another attempt at mild humor down in flames

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.bpoling38432.9782986111

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

I knew he wasn't talking about me...I'm a Broncos fan . Dave Rector38433.0358796296

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

I got it Bob.

Frank,
Check into Finnochios class. He also has a great finisher for his Guitars....good price!!

His name is Dale Bartholomew. I can score up a number for you if you are interested.

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

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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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA

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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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

Brock, have you sent any of your guitars to Dale? If so, what did you think?

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

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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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

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.

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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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

[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.

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I heard that, of course he is gettin up there

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).

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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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

   There is a school in Reading Pa Amos Guitars has classes.He is about 1 hour from you 610-478-1733

[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....