Kiwi Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Bassmonster' post='355159' date='Dec 15 2008, 04:25 PM']the queue starts behind me CK [/quote] Jon dropped me an email last night to say he's finally managed to finish the finishing. He says the bass looks gorgeous. It doesn't sound like he's put it together yet though, I will try to drop by on Friday and see it in the flesh. I'm hoping I can pick it up but I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='355694' date='Dec 16 2008, 10:17 AM']Jon dropped me an email last night to say he's finally managed to finish the finishing. He says the bass looks gorgeous. It doesn't sound like he's put it together yet though, I will try to drop by on Friday and see it in the flesh. I'm hoping I can pick it up but I'm not holding my breath.[/quote] If you drop by can you have a look out for mine? it should be black and a funny shape!!! it's getting darkstars and a light sensitive noise thing in it. i just want to know what it looks like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Could you also ask him how he's getting on with mine? It's the one with the lime green fingerboard and the genuine badgerskin pickguard. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Ant' post='355918' date='Dec 16 2008, 01:27 PM']If you drop by can you have a look out for mine? it should be black and a funny shape!!! it's getting darkstars and a light sensitive noise thing in it. i just want to know what it looks like![/quote] Jon generally doesn't encourage people to take photos of other basses under construction so I'm only going to be able to give you a verbal description I'm afraid. He was answering his mobile this morning so it might be worth giving him a call perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='355980' date='Dec 16 2008, 02:07 PM']Jon generally doesn't encourage people to take photos of other basses under construction so I'm only going to be able to give you a verbal description I'm afraid. He was answering his mobile this morning so it might be worth giving him a call perhaps?[/quote] Have been planning to give him a call - but if you do happen to notice a nearly completed single cut, ebony top, and birsdeye maple board, I would be interested in a verbal update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='TG Flatline' post='355095' date='Dec 15 2008, 03:03 PM']Saw this in the flesh yesterday, it looks the absolute balls!!! The top wood is sexy as hell and the headstock logo is mint. I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it!!![/quote] Ooooooohhh I'm all excited! How close to being done was it? Like any hardware on it? I don't want to keep harassing Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='355980' date='Dec 16 2008, 02:07 PM']Jon generally doesn't encourage people to take photos of other basses under construction so I'm only going to be able to give you a verbal description I'm afraid. He was answering his mobile this morning so it might be worth giving him a call perhaps?[/quote] verbal is fine with me!! i would love to ring him, but im a crap student with no home phone and no mobile credit! im cut off from the world except on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Getting so close now! 2 coats of satin lacquer left to apply which apparently doesn't take long, then it's just a case of waiting for the hardware to be stuck on then it's there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 OOOOOOOO Looking very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I held this bass last week, before the lacquer went on. Its very comfy and reasonably light. i'd be very happy with it if it were mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Glad you liked it dude It is pretty light which is a good thing because I like to move about on stage. I'm totally itching to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Right I have an email from Jon this morning. It says that the bass just needs the hardware adding and we are finished. I am hoping that this can be done for the weekend when I am in the area, but soon as it is done I will have pics up here and hopefully some sound clips of me pretending I can play it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 OhMyGod.org.uk! Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 arrrrrrgh, all these shukers - all ive seen of mine is the unpainted body shape months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Ant' post='381050' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:16 AM']arrrrrrgh, all these shukers - all ive seen of mine is the unpainted body shape months ago[/quote] Heh.. same here matey! I am hoping to see some pictures of mine soon though, I had a mail from Jon last month to expect some images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 OH you lucky person you, some of us have been waiting 13 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Bassmonster' post='381090' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:58 AM']OH you lucky person you, some of us have been waiting 13 months![/quote] This *is* month 13 for me lol lol ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 i think this is month 11 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm edging closer to commissioning Mr Shuker, based on the fact that a year wait will give me a chance to save for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='381212' date='Jan 15 2009, 01:02 PM']I'm edging closer to commissioning Mr Shuker, based on the fact that a year wait will give me a chance to save for it![/quote] do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 It's well worth it. His basses are absolutely brilliant. I was offered endorsements through Warwick and Spector with 50% discounts and to me, it still made more sense to get Jon to build mine. There is the luxury of having the time to wait to save the cash and not to mention the fact that the bass is built totally to your spec. When you add to that the fact that his work is second to nothing that I personally have comapred it to, it's a no brainer. Also Jon is an absolutely top bloke and totally helpful and isn't afraid to take on a challenge. For instance he informed me that he had never done an LED backlit headstock before, but was more than happy to do it on mine. Seriously, if you are thinking about going with Jon, either go to his workshop or contact someone in your area to arrange to have a play. It's well worth your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I always like the finishes on Shuker basses, they did almost make me choose him over ACG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 [quote name='Veils' post='382063' date='Jan 16 2009, 09:29 AM']It's well worth it. His basses are absolutely brilliant. I was offered endorsements through Warwick and Spector with 50% discounts and to me, it still made more sense to get Jon to build mine. There is the luxury of having the time to wait to save the cash and not to mention the fact that the bass is built totally to your spec. When you add to that the fact that his work is second to nothing that I personally have comapred it to, it's a no brainer. Also Jon is an absolutely top bloke and totally helpful and isn't afraid to take on a challenge. For instance he informed me that he had never done an LED backlit headstock before, but was more than happy to do it on mine. Seriously, if you are thinking about going with Jon, either go to his workshop or contact someone in your area to arrange to have a play. It's well worth your time [/quote] Likewise, + one billion million trillion gazzillion bajillion....... very proud endorser!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I can honestly say that I have never really felt the need to big any manufacturers up and I have used Warwick, Spector, Status, Sandberg, Peavey, Musicman, Gibson and Fender in either live or studio situation. A possible exception is Sandberg - but I am not prepared to do that due to a feud with Synergy Distribution. I don't think Jon particularly needs me to do it for him as he seems to have a strong reputation and I have heard pretty much nothing negative about his work. However when I very first sat in Jon's workshop and had a play on some of his stock I was sold straight away. His basses are incredible, the options are so broad, he is such a nice guy and his prices are [b]very[/b] competitive. I am so proud to be involved with what he does and I would strongly urge anyone who is thinking about splashing out on something nice to go to Jon. There is good competition out there and I really like the look of what Alan at AC is doing - in fact I have spoken with him and do intend to own one of his basses at some point. High fives for Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Im Looking forward to seeing this one done I love the top. LOVE IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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