dmz Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Folks, I'm thinking of getting the fingerboard of my fretless Jazz Bass coated. I remember someone saying that they got a neck of theirs coated by a certain Mr Shuker. Would he do such custom jobs ? Anybody had similar work done and if so would you recommend the luthier who did the work. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMART Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) [quote name='dmz' post='155661' date='Mar 11 2008, 11:53 PM']Folks, I'm thinking of getting the fingerboard of my fretless Jazz Bass coated. I remember someone saying that they got a neck of theirs coated by a certain Mr Shuker. Would he do such custom jobs ? Anybody had similar work done and if so would you recommend the luthier who did the work. Cheers[/quote] Give Martin Sims a call at the SimS Custom Shop. They can handle just about anything superbly and at a good price too. www.simscustom.com Ciao Ian Edited March 12, 2008 by SMART Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='SMART' post='155706' date='Mar 12 2008, 06:38 AM']Give Martin Sims a call at the SimS Custom Shop. They can handle just about anything superbly and at a good price too. www.simscustom.com Ciao Ian[/quote] + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='dmz' post='155661' date='Mar 11 2008, 11:53 PM']Folks, I'm thinking of getting the fingerboard of my fretless Jazz Bass coated. I remember someone saying that they got a neck of theirs coated by a certain Mr Shuker. Would he do such custom jobs ? Anybody had similar work done and if so would you recommend the luthier who did the work. Cheers[/quote] Jim Fleeting in Ripon, North Yorkshire, did a good job on my fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='155729' date='Mar 12 2008, 08:09 AM']Jim Fleeting in Ripon, North Yorkshire, did a good job on my fretless.[/quote] I emailed Jim and he said he doesn't do it. Wierd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='155751' date='Mar 12 2008, 09:04 AM']I emailed Jim and he said he doesn't do it. Wierd.[/quote] A luthier turning down work... even weirder! Why don't you do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='chris_b' post='155779' date='Mar 12 2008, 09:41 AM']A luthier turning down work... even weirder! Why don't you do it yourself.[/quote] I'd love to, but a full-time job, two gigging bands and and a spirited 18-month old daughter mean that I barely have time to make toast, never mind take on a project like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='dmz' post='155661' date='Mar 11 2008, 11:53 PM']Folks, I'm thinking of getting the fingerboard of my fretless Jazz Bass coated. I remember someone saying that they got a neck of theirs coated by a certain Mr Shuker. Would he do such custom jobs ? Anybody had similar work done and if so would you recommend the luthier who did the work. Cheers[/quote] Hi dmz, Did I read in a recent thread your from Wales? Are you near Cardiff? I had mine done by Dave Dearnley in Splott, he did a great job took him about a fortnight, I have a pic somewhere if you're interested and I think his number is in the "Recommended Luthier thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Jase' post='155836' date='Mar 12 2008, 10:42 AM']Hi dmz, Did I read in a recent thread your from Wales? Are you near Cardiff? I had mine done by Dave Dearnley in Splott, he did a great job took him about a fortnight, I have a pic somewhere if you're interested and I think his number is in the "Recommended Luthier thread [/quote] +1 for Dave!! used to do all the work on my warwick fretless - fingerboard skimming etc. until i moved away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='155729' date='Mar 12 2008, 08:09 AM']Jim Fleeting in Ripon, North Yorkshire, did a good job on my fretless.[/quote] ??? Maybe we are talking at cross-purposes. Jim sanded down the neck and applied lemon oil, plus made all the set-up adjustments and put some rotosound pressurewounds on. He's subsequently replaced the neck plate screws, re-magnetised one of the original pups and fitted a J-East Retro. It's feeling and sounding great now. It's a Japanese made Fender Jazz, sunburst and c.25 years old and was sold to me a couple of years a go by Richard Sinclair who bought in Japan whilst on tour. Never to be sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ah... I'm talking about epoxy coating (and I think dmz is too?), as opposed to dressing the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='synaesthesia' post='156005' date='Mar 12 2008, 02:28 PM']FYI if you DIY [url="http://www.systemthree.com/p_mirror_coat.asp"]http://www.systemthree.com/p_mirror_coat.asp[/url] It's available in the UK, 20 quid or so to memory. A bit of patience, some long hours rubbing out and polishing and you're there. uk source: [url="http://www.boatbuildingsupplies.co.uk/"]http://www.boatbuildingsupplies.co.uk/[/url][/quote] MB1. Could be a stupid question but is mirror coat mirror finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Just took a look at the System Three site, they offer pigment for their epoxy, that's got to be the next big epoxy thing, unless it's already being done, be good to get some trippy, experimental psychedelic boards I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks Jase, I'll give Dave Dearnley a phone......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 This topic came up a couple of months ago - there were some good tips for DIYers: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9776"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9776[/url] Still haven't done my Peavey 5 yet... one thing at a time. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 [quote name='dmz' post='156423' date='Mar 13 2008, 12:12 AM']Thanks Jase, I'll give Dave Dearnley a phone.........[/quote] You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Unless you use flats, I can't imaging any epoxy coating getting string marks. I've seen may a Pedulla with marks from rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mine marks, it's rock hard it's just super glue, about 6 tubes. The marking ( on my bass, don't know about HG Thor ) doesn't effect playability at all, it's weird, my board is looking a bit rough lately if you hold it in a certain light but it's still really smooth and even...odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I really need to get my CIJ 62 done, I've only had it a few months and already it's wearing to the point that the odd note will choke rather than sustain or breath, think I'll keep using super glue, works well on my USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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