Sims Custom Shop

I can not say enough good things about Sims Custom Shop. The quality is top notch and the attention to detail is second to none.

The guitar I sent Patrick was not in the best of condition. It had a previous paint job on it which was very thick, wavy, and rough. He did a phenomenal job working through all these difficulties and kept me in the loop during the whole process taking the time to explain to me his approach as well as get my feedback.

The job took a bit longer than initially quoted but I'm sure this is due to the high volume of work Patrick has. For quality this good, it was well worth the wait.

Pat found me a ridiculously specific Rolls Royce color at my request and did a spectacular satin paint job.

Cannot recommend highly enough for anyone looking to get something unique done at a professional level.

Patrick did a remarkable job. I had originally wanted a "relic" look and sent him a reference photo. He called me to give his honest opinion about how it might look compared to the photo of a heavy relic. I was compelled to change to a different plan. I found a photo online and sent it to him. Wishing minutes, he identified the color & we were off. Patrick told me it would take 1-3 months to get it done -- he had it done in a matter of days! It looks incredible, I am very happy with my decision. Patrick was great to work with, a real pro.

Knew I wanted a custom finish by Pat based on the quality of his previous work shown on his website and instagram but was unsure of what to choose. Pat spent a lot of time with me over the phone figuring out the bands and guitarists that I was into and from those conversations we decided to go with a Edward Van Halen famous photo that really looks sensational! Above and beyond customer service along with state of the art craftsmanship, I'll definitely be back for more!

Fantastic work = I had a Stratocaster painted a Fender custom shop color that is extremely hard to find the paint for: Pat was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions, & matched paint to my pictures. When I received the Guitar back, I was blown away at how exactingly perfect the paint was, it was exactly what I wanted! And clearly the nicest paint job on any guitar I've ever owned. Already planning my next project paint job for Sims! Highly recommended if you want the very best!

I had my guitar refinished in a simple matte daphne blue. I got back exactly what I asked for! Gotta love it. Pat recommended a ceramic wax coating. I had never heard of this before, but it feels really smooth and great to the touch. I would recommend. Reasonable prices too!

A Kubicki Ex Factor electric bass customer came to us, Philip Kubicki, LLC, requesting one of Sims Custom Shop's shifting pearl finishes. We sent Patrick an unpainted body and what came back is exactly what the customer wanted - and it is gorgeous! Beautiful job, professionally done and completed when promised.

Today I received from Sims Custom Shop my newly painted Jazz Master guitar body. The Root Beer Kandie Paint is beautiful, the paint has great depth, and more than I could have ever expected. I was even sent photos after it was painted which is great. The timeline estimate provided when I sent my guitar in was met and it was packaged to ensure it arrived un-damaged. The guitar will make an awesome addition and the first with custom paint. I've include a couple of photos below.

Pat is a pleasure to work with and his work is flawless. He's honest with his lead times and communicates when there are issues. His prices are fair and he is clear with expectations. If you need a professional finish and a professional experience, Sims Custom Shop is your choice.

I sent a guitar body to be refinished, I haven't received it yet (it was shipped yesterday), but from the photos it looks great! Wow! Showroom new. A bit pricey, there's others out there for less but I didn't want to chance it.

I had Sims paint a guitar gold for me, and I'm astonished at the finish. I've owned so many guitars and I can honestly say this paint job is better than any factory paint job I've ever seen. It's a time consuming process but the end result is well worth the wait. I plan on having my Les Paul painted next. Patrick is a very talented man, and if they gave a grammy for painting guitars he deserves one.

Pat did a super job painting my Music Man Stingray Bass, I wanted it painted to match my 1977 Chevy Camaro and it matched perfectly, looks better than I could have imagined. Also Pat kept me informed of the progress and had the job turned around faster than expected. I will send photos when the bass is back together and completed. Thanks Pat!

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!

The one word I can use to describe Sims Custom Shop is "Amazing"! I wanted to refinish my Charvel So Cal and Charvel San Dimas satin black and wanted the best to do it. After interviewing several people, I went with Pat. Pat was the most knowledgeable, honest and professional. Pat was personable and called me to update me every step of the way. When I received my guitars, they were beyond my expectations. I have included a couple of pics, Pat's work speak for themselves. Thank you Pat, you are awesome!

This is my 2nd guitar that Pat painted for me and the finished work is just as incredible as the first one he did 9 months ago which was for my ESP LTD EC 1000. The gold paint Pat uses is way more gorgeous than the gold paint most manufacturers use on their guitars! I also had this ceramic coated which I highly recommend if you want a more scratch resistant guitar. I'll be posting a 2nd review once I get the hardware and new pickups installed. Even though this did take more time than the ESP, this was totally worth the wait! The fact that this looks way more perfect than most guitar finishes that I've seen that come straight from the factory, you can tell Pat poured his heart and soul into this perfect masterpiece he made for me and I couldn't be more grateful to work with an awesome guy like Pat and I plan to continue to work with him on future projects to come!

Had a guitar painted by Patrick and it turned out amazing. This thing looks great in pictures but in person, it is next level good. Can't wait to get my other one back from him I am having him do some custom artwork on!

If you want a flawless - vibrant finish with the most acute attention to detail - look no further than the one man team at Sims Custom Shop.
Patrick's decades of experience creating & applying some the best guitar paint & finishes in the USA and beyond is unsurpassed.
A pleasure to work with and his communication during your commission and post delivery follow up is 1st class.
I have zero problems recommending Sims Custom Shop for all your guitar finish needs.
I will be doing many other projects with Patrick myself for my Lust for Tone Guitar division.
Flawless work takes time and dedication so don't rush an artist. Respect the craft.

I reached out to Pat for a very specific color, and he talked me through what is needed to obtain it. I learned a lot in the process, especially how colors can be perceived given the light and white balance of lighting, The body came in yesterday and its pretty spectacular. The Flamed maple top has many different shades of darkness which compliments the lighter Turquoise finish that was intended.

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.

Professional restoration upon completion was above and beyond all expectations. Excellent documentation that avoids misunderstandings for scope of work, shipping and receiving and pricing. I highly recommend Sims Custom Guitar for anyone with high expectations and/or cares about their guitar(s).