funkle Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi all. I am seriously considering asking Jon Shuker to build me a custom instrument. However, before I go to him, I'd like to have an idea of what to budget. The Jazz builds in the forums here have been great, and would be similar to what I am looking for. I was wondering if anyone who has had one built would mind contacting me to let me know the ballpark region of what they had to pay? I need to consider selling some basses to fund this, so any info would be of great help. PM me if you consider it inappropriate to post in the public forum. Mods - if this needs to be moved, please feel free to do so..... Thanks all for your help! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Consider yourself PM'd Pete! Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Jon has ballpark figures for his basses up on the site to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks for your responses gentlemen. I am aware of Jon's prices on his website, but it's always helpful to get feedback from those who have ordered or had quotes...... Thanks again! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I bought half of one of Jon's stock basses , the whole of which was advertised on his site at £850. I had the pup changed and a complete diff. spec neck made to fit the existing body. I also had LED side dots so the vol pot was changed to push/pull to switch them on and off. I paid £950 - the extra hundred quid being purely for the LEDs as Jon could use the other new parts I didn't want. That was 2 1/2 years ago. The new spalted top and glossy body finish on my Status cost £250 - last year The changes to my (bought used) fretless ( ie.re-positioned side markers - pickup move - new top , oiled finish - new simplified electrics - mono bridge installation) is going to be about £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks for the info. By all accounts Jon's prices seem very reasonable for what you get. Now I just need to get the lolly together..... Thanks all! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 My jazz with matching headstock, Shuker preamp, side led dots, and nordstrand fatstacks was in the region of £1450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 ooohh, i haven't seen that bass for a while. yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 That bass was one of the ones which triggered my GAS..... Thanks for chipping in Mike! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 beautiful finish on that mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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