Sims Custom Shop

Patrick does amazing work. I contacted him with an idea (polka dot Explorer), and he executed it to perfection. The quality of the finish is amazing. Not only is the finish he did fantastic, but he was a great person to work with. If youre on the fence about using Sims Custom Shop, get off the fence and do it.

I sent Patrick a guitar to get refinished over a year ago and have not seen it. After trying to contact him and have him not answer my calls or return my messages... he's even blocked me from commenting on his page... If you like your guitar and want to see it again... DO NOT SEND IT HERE!

So my experience with Pat started with a poorly worded email which prompted him to call me and explain why what I had asked for couldn't be done in any way that would create a satisfactory product.
Once we got exactly what I wanted spec'd out, he went above and beyond in helping get my guitar out to him and getting it turned around in record time. He was in constant contact with me, kept me updated with pictures, and delivered EXACTLY what I wanted.
I cannot say enough good things about Pat and Sims Custom Shop!
Great prices, and customer service was phenomenal!
If you have any projects and you're unsure, Sims Custom Shop is the way to go!

I had a 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom refinished and Sim's Custom Painting done an amazing job and was on time. Perfect finish and top quality detailing! Sim's is the only guitar refinishing business I'll ever deal with from now on and I HIGHLY recommend them. Very professional and a great personality!
5 out 5 stars!

Emerald green done on a quilted maple top. Absolutely pops! Love the work! Sims is a perfectionist. Hes not your put on paint and laquer and heres your guitar back. He will make sure the job is done flawlessly

Sims did a wonderful job finishing the three guitar bodies I sent him. The communication was great throughout the process, and I couldn't be happier with the final product. Will be sending Sims more work in the future!

I couldn't be happier with the zakk Wylde red bullseye paint job on my Gibson Les Paul. It is identical and the finish is like glass! It's beautiful and I've could not say enough about the amazing detail and great price point!

The trans black burst finish came out flawless on my strat ultra body. I could not be more pleased. It's one of a kind now and better than anything you could buy off the shelf.

Pat did an amazing job on my guitar, so grateful he's able to perform this work for I do not appreciate stock paint jobs. Pat turns the ordinary into art. Thanks again Pat.

If you want quality work,using only quality materials on your project Patrick Sims is the guy! From start to finish, I can't brag enough about how I was treated.

All good things come to those that wait, and sometimes that just makes it sweeter. Took just a little bit longer than planned but I got my old pal 1989 Ibanez 540SLTD body back from Patrick today restored to its original Desert (neon) Yellow and all I can say is WOW. I was worried no one would really do the proper DY color on this, especially after many years of my Sharpie scribbling and spray painting over it... ruining it basically. Sent it to Patrick and held my breath; he hunted me down online (after I'd switched all my contact info without him knowing) and contacted me last week. Unboxing it today was a revelation. The color is incredible, the PERFECT Desert Yellow, super saturated and clean, the lacquer shine is like glass, perfectly smooth, super reflective. Might be nostalgia talking but I swear it looks better than it did at Sam Ash in 1989. Today is a good day: thanks Patrick!

Pat Sims does the BEST paint jobs I have every seen! His is very transparent about how the process works and up front about all pricing, which is very reasonable. Great craftsmanship and VERY knowledgeable! Pat did the Jackson Soloist that is pictured here and will be doing a Jackson RR1 later this year.

Great service and returned before the quoted turnaround time! Pat fixed multiple cracks on my original finish and made it look amazing in a satin black!

This paint job is better than any bass I've bought brand new! Great pricing, great customer service, I will definitely be getting more instruments refinished through Sims in the future.

Sims Custom Shop will do you right! I had some serious battle damage and they made the guitar body like new and gave me a super new color. Could not ask for anything more. Highly recommended!

Very pleased with the job they did on my Warmoth Tele body. It turned out perfectly. Blacker than black! I am already thinking about my next project to send down for paint. 100% will use again!

Pat did an amazing job on my warmouth strat body. Very knowledgeable and professional! He finished faster than anticipated, and did great work. Thank you!

Excellent work, Very professional extremely pleased with how the guitar turned out. The finish work is flawless and following all of my special directions.

I contacted Pat to have a PRS guitar refinished, and the process was fantastic. Fast & direct communication, and an incredible end-result. Highly recommended!

Meeting Patrick is person was great. He is a professional. And all business. Give him time and he will make you happy i was. My guitar came out perfect

Patrick you did an amazing paint job on my guitar body. You not only painted it but repaired that small crack. You are amazing in what you do. Thank you very much

I wish I could give more stars here! I built a guitar over 30years ago, it is very unique in that it is acoustic and electric, and my own original shape too. I have toured with the guitar, I've recorded so many songs with it and its been really special to me. My only issue was that I was never happy with the finish that I put on it. It was a DIY poly spayed finish, automotive clear coat. This year I decided to take the guitar apart and make some upgrades and in doing so realized, hey this is the perfect opportunity to get the guitar re-finished as well. So, I started some internet searching and found a few guys. I was really impressed when I saw all the different type of work that SIMS Custom Guitars has done. The fact that they also have their own guitar line peaked my interest as well, and they are superb guitars! I decided to call SIMS, the conversation with Pat was direct, detailed & honest, we talked about expectations on both sides and he seemed like the kind of guy I like to do business with. Well, I just received my guitar back today and I could not be more happy! It looks better than the high end guitar finishes I've seen out there. The luster, gloss, depth, how the stain plays with the grain, its just amazing. I've already texted Pat a few times letting him know how over the top I feel!. I've never been more excited about re-assembling a guitar as I am today. Thanks again for everyone at SIMS! You make a musician proud to play!

Pat is absolutely amazing at what he does and you definitely get what you pay for. My Ibanez RG8 had a really nasty, ugly looking deep crack in the paint running all through the body. I wanted to see where I could take or send it to get refinished but many of the prices that people charge can get to be insanely expensive for a refinish. After searching for awhile I came across the Sims Custom Shop site and was impressed with what the site had for pics of previous refinishes. I got ahold of Pat and discussed sending in the body for a refinish in the original metallic pewter grey finsh and the total ended up being very reasonable for the work. I was a bit worried it would take longer than his given estimated finsh time for the guitar due to me having to move a week after the estimation, but it ended up being done right on schedule and the guitar looks brand new! I couldn't suggest Pat and his work enough and I'll definitely be doing business with him again!