Tinman Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='68995' date='Oct 3 2007, 11:44 AM']Keep the faith It's worth it .... Or buy the 6 string Shuker currently for sale on ebay [/quote] I know mate. Don't tell me Dood hasn't managed to find a buyer yet. Si you have a PM BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='68998' date='Oct 3 2007, 11:47 AM']I know mate. Don't tell me Dood hasn't managed to find a buyer yet. Si you have a PM BTW[/quote] Snot Doods ... pM answered mate, ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='69005' date='Oct 3 2007, 12:06 PM']Snot Doods ... pM answered mate, ta[/quote] Ah, I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='68995' date='Oct 3 2007, 11:44 AM']Or buy the 6 string Shuker currently for sale on ebay [/quote] Don't forget I still have you under surveillance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 So I now have pics of the body after it's final laquering. It's yet to be polished to give it that depth but I am gob-smacked. To me it looks absolutely amazing and it is everything I hoped it would be. I now am chewing my various appendages off in anticipation of the finished article. See what you think: I'm in love I swear!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='71851' date='Oct 9 2007, 09:30 PM']I now am chewing my various appendages off in anticipation of the finished article.[/quote] Not [i]all[/i] of them surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 That does look the nuts I just had some some pics of mine. Its roughly at the same stage as yours. You could say they're neck and neck (sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Great looking woods Pete, I'll have a good butchers when I'm up there on Saturday to pick mine up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='Johngh' post='71887' date='Oct 9 2007, 10:05 PM']Great looking woods Pete, I'll have a good butchers when I'm up there on Saturday to pick mine up ![/quote] OOHH Pics of all available please! Latest pics of mine arrived today .. No gloss yet .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Johngh' post='71887' date='Oct 9 2007, 10:05 PM']Great looking woods Pete, I'll have a good butchers when I'm up there on Saturday to pick mine up ![/quote] Thanks mate, I think between us, Jon and I choose well. Although I have to admit, I just left Jon to choose the pieces of buckeye and as you can see, the man has an eye for the unusual (sloths, springer spaniels, rhinocerosesssss) Edited October 10, 2007 by Tinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 WOW! Superb! *swoon* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='72038' date='Oct 10 2007, 10:20 AM']WOW! Superb! *swoon*[/quote] Any news on yours Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Here are a couple of pics of mine Jon sent last week. As you can see, about the same stage as yours, Tinman. Hoping to complete within a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Blimmin eck, very nice MikeB ... just shows you don't need fancy facings for wood to look good ... Mines at the same stage as well so we've got a 3-way race to the finish line. Jon was cutting my scratchplate yesterday apparently so it can't be too long before he calls asking for his money. Just checked back the emails and it was 10 April so 6 months wait for my bass ! Flippin 'eck I was quoted 12 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 [quote name='largo' post='72354' date='Oct 10 2007, 07:39 PM']Mines at the same stage as well so we've got a 3-way race to the finish line.[/quote] Oh goodness ... That's a 4 way race ... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=5402&view=findpost&p=71900"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...ost&p=71900[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) [quote]Oh goodness ... That's a 4 way race ...[/quote] Actually, its five [attachment=2812:Picture_057.jpg] Edited October 11, 2007 by simontdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='simontdo' post='72617' date='Oct 11 2007, 09:25 AM']Actually, its five [attachment=2812:Picture_057.jpg][/quote] Ha ha, no wonder he sounds hassled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Copied over from another thread [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='72845' date='Oct 11 2007, 02:18 PM']Is is me or can I hear the Rubettes and 'Shuker Baby Love'?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 "Is is me or can I hear the Rubettes and 'Shuker Baby Love'?" Ha ha well at least his work's not [b]Sh(w)oddy-woddy[/b] (groans at it himself, gets coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Spoke to Jon yesterday and he said that he'd finished laquering my fretboard. Hope to have pis of that soon. This is driving me nuts! :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Nice stuff, take some valium and relax! Re. your question in the other thread: as far as I know, it's finished, Jon was just hanging on to it for a few days to make sure it settled in okay. I was meant to receive a photo from him about a week ago, but not arrived, of course. Emailed last night to see what's going on. Still the same old story. It's all bought and paid for too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='73155' date='Oct 12 2007, 07:29 AM']Nice stuff, take some valium and relax! Re. your question in the other thread: as far as I know, it's finished, Jon was just hanging on to it for a few days to make sure it settled in okay. I was meant to receive a photo from him about a week ago, but not arrived, of course. Emailed last night to see what's going on. Still the same old story. It's all bought and paid for too.[/quote] That's the thing with Jon, he won't release an instrument until it's right and to be honest with you, I'm glad about that. Frustrating I know but I'm sure it will be worth it. To quote you: relax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 To tell the truth, all the shuker build threads here and the delays, lack of contact, him not doing what he said he would etc put me off ever buying Shuker unless it's one already built and in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) The thing is, other Shuker purchasers rave about his Customer Service. I'm not saying it's bad - people like Dood appear to have had wonderful experiences. In my experience, it's taken a lot longer than I was initially told (quoted 12 weeks, now into 7months) although I'm aware he had some trouble with the floods. I feel response to my emails has been haphazard and occasionaly a gamble - I feel I only got a response to 50% of my emails, and to be honest, never in a timely fashion. On the phone he's been very nice and helpful - I just prefer email to communicate in cases like this as a ) it lets me get down everything I need to so I won't forget anything and b ) so there is a record of all requests etc. An example is that I spoke to him mid last week - he said there was a chance I would have it by mid this week (just gone). He also said that he would get a picture of it all together and send it the next day. I have never received that picture, and have sent two emails with so far no response. I'm not really angry about it, just a little disappointed by the lack of communication. I suspect that to get stuff done phone is the way to go rather than email. I'm aware Jon is a one-man outfit so this explains a lot of the problems I think, he's clearly very busy. I think perhaps someone to do admin etc would really help, even for a couple of hours a day. Perhaps all the wonderful customer service reports have come from people who were able to get up to Sheffield, meet him in person to discuss things etc. I wasn't able to do this. Still, looking forward to getting my paws on it. Edited October 12, 2007 by Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='73234' date='Oct 12 2007, 10:49 AM']To tell the truth, all the shuker build threads here and the delays, lack of contact, him not doing what he said he would etc put me off ever buying Shuker unless it's one already built and in stock.[/quote] That's a shame mate. What you've got to remember is that Jon is a one man outfit and a very busy one at that. I also think you'll find that all manufacturers suffer from delays for one reason or another. Certainly nothing can be done about suppliers dieing, floods, break ins etc etc. I've never once complained about the way he does things. He's a family man with other demands on his time. I think a little patience and understanding wouldn't go amiss, considering the standard of his work. One thing I will say however, is that when accepting a commission, Jon should give a longer lead time. I knew straight away that mine would not be ready in the time he stated but I wasn't bothered, I'd seen the quality of those posted on here and I tried several of the stock items he has in his workshop, I'm willing to wait. And finally, lets face it, you won't be waiting as long as some who are having basses made by other Luthiers. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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