While I haven't had to avail myself of Pats restoration services he does my setups and any warranty work. I live close enough that I could walk to the shop if I had to, and I have seen some wonderful guitars there in various states of repair. I have seen some before and after and I can attest to the quality of his work.
I actually got to see a 120+ year old guitar there last year that he was restoring because the owner wanted to play it. It still had the original case for stagecoach travel. Wish I had seen/heard it when he was done.
Anyway Cowboy, glad you got it fixed. It would bug me too and take away from my enjoyment of the instrument so I think I would do the same. Congrats on the (L)NGD!
Your fingers must be sore by now, where are the pics?