Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
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Chris Cook
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Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
I've got a second-hand Williams 700 U12 that's amazing and working fine, but I'm considering a re-rod and curious what my options are other than DIY in the Portland OR, Seattle WA or SF CA areas?
Bill Rudolph from Williams Guitars mentioned Jim Palenscar in LA, but I'd rather not ship if possible, so looking for someone on the northern end of the map if possible. Considering a day trip or long weekend from Oregon.
Anyone up here I can trust to do a pro job?
Bill Rudolph from Williams Guitars mentioned Jim Palenscar in LA, but I'd rather not ship if possible, so looking for someone on the northern end of the map if possible. Considering a day trip or long weekend from Oregon.
Anyone up here I can trust to do a pro job?
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Ian Worley
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Re: Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
Patrick Timmins does repair work in Seattle
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Dennis Montgomery
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Re: Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
I'd highly recommend contacting Patrick. Soon before he opened his shop I sold him an old BMI SD12 that I wasn't able to successfully restore. It was really beat up: bent fingers in the changer, tuning rods wouldn't align with the endplate, etc. I did my usual naptha deep cleaning but couldn't even get it put back together. He got the thing up and running and fine tuned which really impressed me.
Besides, like many in our community, he's just a damn good guy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhh6b_x ... Ww493qAouK
Hear my album, "Armistice" featuring Fender 400 on every song:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 7lPEtsplyW
Hear my Pedal Steel Only playlist featuring Mullen G2 SD12 on covers like Candyman, Wild Horses, Across the Universe & more...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... NrvnJObliA
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Brian Lee
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Re: Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
Another strong recommendation for Patrick Timmons. He made some copedant changes and adjustments on my Jackson and did a fine job. Really a great guy too!
'52 Fender Dual 8, '65 ZB Custom D10, '67 ZB Custom S12, 2004 Kline S12, 2022 Jackson Pro V, Victoria 45410, guitar & harmonica player too.
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Chris Cook
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Re: Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
Thank you all. Sounds like I'm driving to Seattle soon!Brian Lee wrote: 5 Nov 2025 5:33 pm Another strong recommendation for Patrick Timmons. He made some copedant changes and adjustments on my Jackson and did a fine job. Really a great guy too!
-Chris
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Pete Martin
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Re: Trusted Expert Repair in Pacific Northwest?
Another positive review for Patrick!!
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https://www.petemartin.info/recordings.html
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