Sad story anbout the Gibson, but I guess it happens more often than you'd think.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I have to admit there's no booth yet, but I did spray with all the doors and windows shut and I can promise there'll be no dust bunnies in the finish of your bass! There aren't any sheep in the barn, just tools, my shop and my vintage car. Pretty clean actually!
Actually, I've never had the luxury of a spray booth. Been painting in the garage for years and have managed to pull it off with care and timing. The barn is actually an improvement!