There aren’t enough words to describe how incredibly talented Caleb is, and beyond his talent, he is just a genuinely nice person. I have never had someone go so far above and beyond to make sure my orders are right, and he works twice as hard when he knows it’s something for one of my customers. Let the pictures do the talking, but don’t ever hesitate to have Show Me Nitro do your finish work. I can’t even imagine going to someone else.
I’m a full time guitar tech in Nashville, TN, and I’be spent the last 16 years here in guitar production, manufacturing and repair. I’ve been fortunate to work with and for some of the largest guitar brands in the world, and some of the most respected boutique brands currently available.
I have painted and refinished guitars professionally, and have been assembling high-end instruments the entire time. I work with clients who have very specific tastes and requirements, and I am even more critical of our work to maintain high quality standards.
I confidently recommend Show Me Nitro finishes, and Caleb, to anyone I know looking for a finished body. Having seen and scrutinized his work first hand, having worked with it in a completely objective role, and seeing the response players and owners have to the finished instrument - I actually get
excited when someone approaches me about a new body for a build, because I know we’ll be starting with an absolute rock solid foundation!
It’s the fine details that define quality, and the details are covered by Caleb at Show Me Nitro. There’s no finish burn through on the tight corners around the neck pocket. No sag from too heavy a spray at the rear string ferrule holes. A clean neck pocket, with no heel cracks, no chip-out around the control cavity, and an even, consistent finish depth over roundovers, cutaways and horns, so it’s reflecting light evenly from all angles. It takes a LOT of work to get all these details correct, and Show Me Nitro finishes is willing to do the work.
And all that work takes time, and time is money. The value of Show Me Nitro finishes can’t be beat. Honestly, some of the prices are so good, they’re like paying for a high quality nitro finish and getting the body for free! Nothing local to me compares to the value.
Which is why I recommend Show Me Nitro to my clients. I’ve seen the quality and attention to detail, and that gives me the confidence to recommend the work and product to even my most discerning clients - because I know they won’t be disappointed, and can’t find a better value out there.
Thank you for the excellent work, Caleb!
My experience with Caleb goes back to his days with MJT. He is a world class act, incredibly skilled, talented, and experienced in his craft of bringing timeless and classic finishes to life at accessible price points, as well as catering to the creative whims and visions of our wildest dreams as well.
Working in the vintage guitar world specifically I have lots of experience with how these finishes look and feel, and Caleb effortlessly captures the vibe and feel of these timeless finishes effortlessly. Every chance I get to brag on his work and point people in his direction I take it. I have had multiple bodies done by him, many I have aged myself from just using them endlessly.
Attached is a body he painted back in 2019, and here it is present day with thousands of hours of playwear to show you how his finishes age over years. You can’t go wrong working with Caleb!
I can’t recommend Caleb at Show Me Nitro Guitar Finishes enough! He refinished the body of my 1966 Fender Mustang back to its original Daphne Blue and repaired multiple awful cracks in the body. The results were fantastic, and the attention to detail and quality of his work really showed.
Throughout the entire process, Caleb kept me updated with incredible communication, sending me photos and videos of the work as it progressed. It was great to see the care and craftsmanship he put into bringing my Mustang back to life. He also completed the work in a timely manner.
If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about their work, communicates well, and treats your instrument with the respect it deserves, Caleb at Show Me Nitro is the guy to go to. I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the results. Thank you again!
Fantastic experience all around.
I stumbled upon Caleb’s shop while looking for a nitro refinish service online. A while ago, I sent off a Telecaster body to a very popular shop for a nitro refinish. The refinish was ok, it took about 4 months to complete. It appeared as though a good amount of material was sanded off the body. I was a little hesitant to go the same route on a newly acquired Jazzmaster body. Thankfully, Show Me Nitro exists and more importantly, Caleb.
I cannot overstate how stoked I am after receiving the Jazzmaster body Caleb refinished in Fiesta Red. Excellent work. Chef’s kiss. The best part is Caleb was quick to answer every single question/concern I had. He assured me it was going to turn out awesome. He was right. This thing looks and feels smooth as silk. In addition, the price was completely fair and turn around time was one month. Clicking my heels.
All this to say as a picky individual —— I highly recommend Caleb and the work he is doing. Professional quality here. He is entirely pleasant to deal with, has a great attitude and knocked this refinish out of the park. Gotta love it. Thank you again and wishing you the best, cheers!!
