Bow Finishing as a partnership began in 1989 on the back of the booming Classic car market,but as the 80s were drawing to a close, recession took hold. Before that,however, the careers of both my brother Chris on the left and me John on the right were set on different paths.
Chris, having studied Modern Fretted Instrument making at the London College of Furniture and me Graphic Design at St. Martins and then Bath Academy of Art, at that point had no intention of working together. Chris, out of necessity had to finish the guitars he was building and myself as a Commercial Artist in London needed a steady income and maybe a change.
The year was 1986 and both now self employed, an opportunity to work together at a small Polyestering firm in Wandsworth, presented itself.' Blossom Reproductions' was run by its owner Clive Cherry, under whose guidance we spent several happy years working at the time with guitars and car interior woodwork. This not only provided a chance for us to learn a trade and to get to grips with the finishing business but also for Chris to finish his guitars.
The time spent at Blossom Reproductions prepared us for the diverse nature of the finishing business, but more importantly the standard and quality of finish required. As our understanding increased we soon realised that combining our talents and starting our own company together, in spite of the looming recession was no longer out of the question.
With the economic climate as it is, Bow Finishing Ltd, has adapted and improved, consequently the services we now offer have increased to include guitar repairs, custom finishing, graphics, set ups, and manufacture.
We are one of only a handful of companies in the country to offer this kind of specialist service and we promise a professional, high quality, individually tailored product which will not disappoint.
Bow finishing Ltd.
In a convienient rural location, situated close to junction 6 on the M25 within easy reach of London, Bow Finishing has been involved with spraying and lacquering wooden products for more than twenty years.
Our aim is provide a service to both trade and the general public which ensures a quality finish that not only protects and preserves but also enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
Whatever the product, be it a piece of furniture, a guitar, a harp, a roulette wheel, a piano or even a hairbrush, we try our best to provide a cost effective and practical finishing solution.
The finished products we hope speak for themselves; many satisfied and returning customers are testimony to that.
We are at the workshop Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm however we are very flexible
