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I've got a stripped '66 that was refinned by a non pro. I've toyed with the idea of getting it refinned properly, but I've decided to leave it be. I've had the guitar for 25 years and futzing with the finish would disrupt that.
If you do decide to do something with yours I'd think in terms of a relatively conservative, professional resoration on the body. I'd have someone fill the routes properly, but I'd leave the radiused edges intact. And then I'd have someone like Mark Jenny do a nice relic'd refinish. If you're asking our advice here, I would respectfully suggest that he'll so much better work than you at a moderate cost, especially given the value of the guitar.
FWIW, the guitar is valuable, but not insanely so. You see mid 60s refin teles with issues for $3-$4K on e-bay.
best
Allen
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