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[quote name='Stockholm Syndrome' post='791854' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:24 PM']I am very excited...I have a ****load of stuff to read for the biggest exam yet in my Law studies (that's civil law as opposed to British common law BTW) and the bass is the light at the end of the tunnel keeping me going. [/quote] Best of luck then mate, it'll be well worth it Eude

[quote name='Stockholm Syndrome' post='791844' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:15 PM']Thanks! I guess you already figured out I am "The_Owl" on Talkbass? [/quote] Yup, figured it out. Not seen any other Unicorn builds on any of the forums I hang around in. Looking great though, you must be very excited! Eude

Looking great mate Eude

[quote name='Pete1967' post='789007' date='Mar 28 2010, 11:23 PM']OK, So I thought it was time this thread was rejuvenated - now that I have two Shukers (and a third on the way) Here's my gratuitious contribution... [attachment=45969:Shukers.jpg][/quote] Filth! Gorgeous looking basses there mate! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='OldGit' post='785472' date='Mar 25 2010, 08:24 AM']Me too. They know and are working on it. [/quote] Wasnae me... Site was looking great though Si, really impressed. Only managed a quick look, but if you want me to cast a "professional eye" over it I'll see if I can fit some time in over the weekend. Eude

[quote name='OldGit' post='784929' date='Mar 24 2010, 05:46 PM']Your Wish has been granted Just in case you were interested, W&T have seriously updated their website. It's got a lovely light up red bass on the home page and lots of nice new pictures in the galleries [url="http://www.wtbasses.net/home.aspx"]http://www.wtbasses.net/home.aspx[/url][/quote] Finally! Thanks for the heads up. I'll be giving it a good once over Eude

I wouldn't be put off by long(ish) wait times, from any builder. Jon's basses tend to take a little longer than he quotes, but they're still worth it. I waited 12 weeks for my first Shuker and 12 months for my second which was a far simpler bass! If you look at other build diaries, it's not very common for anyone to get a even a relatively standard custom bass from any of the high end guys here in the UK in much less than 12 months at the moment. Custom basses take a while and given human nature, there'll always be delays and set backs as life finds a way to mess with everyone's work from time to time. To speed things up means improving workshop facilities and taking on more staff which means price increases. I'd rather wait 12 months for a bass with a lower price tag to be honest... [b]Peted[/b], I know this doesn't help with your frustrations, but I think you should just have a good chat with Jon, tell him how you're feeling about the situation and ask him how he can remedy it. As you know, he's an awesome guy, so he'll do everything he can to fix things Just my 2p. Eude

[quote name='gilmour' post='784266' date='Mar 24 2010, 01:30 AM'][i]Margaret Thatcher on a cold day, Margaret Thatcher on a cold day,[/i][/quote] Ha ha! Nice to know there's a fellow fan of Richard Richard and Edward Hitler on here Eude

[quote name='peted' post='782777' date='Mar 22 2010, 09:31 PM'][attachment=45394:progress22032010.JPG][/quote] Man that looks awesome! Not long now, hang in there Eude

[quote name='henry norton' post='777707' date='Mar 17 2010, 05:30 PM']COME ON!!! Someone must have an opinion. Strat style profile on the front or not???????????[/quote] I would contour the back, but leave the front a bit more slab like, unless you go for the kinda angular contouring that you get on SGs... Eude

[quote name='Shockwave' post='777230' date='Mar 17 2010, 12:17 PM']All parts have now arrived! Project is now put on hold til i finish my dissertation due in next week![/quote] Nice one mate, good luck with yer dissertation! My 2p, I'd go for a really deep blue refin, or maybe metallic british racing green. Maybe you should open a poll?... Cheers, Eude

Hey Scoop, meant to reply to this thread earlier, was on my hols and then swamped with work on my return - awesome Anyway, congrats on yet another awesome ACG! I actually had a wee peek at your bass just before it was finished, absolutely incredible! I bet you're one happy customer. So, you must own the most ACGs now right? I'd like to be able to afford to offer some competition on that front, but not going to be much movement in that department for a little while at least. I am still very very happy with my Finn though Cheers for now matey, Eude

[quote name='steve' post='767982' date='Mar 8 2010, 02:02 PM']cheers fellas, I'm counting down the days..... Ewan, now I'm jealous, it would've been ace to live a bit closer to Alan so i could've called round to have a look a couple of times, but I'm too far away.[/quote] It's a blessing and a curse matey! Every time I pop round I end up hatching plans for more and more basses. I purposely don't spend too much time looking at wood now, as I'll end up asking Alan to keep stuff aside which then leads to scraping a deposit, although, for the moment, short of selling semi-vital organs or my employers throwing a surprise mid-recession bonus at me, I won't be splashing out for a little while. Already got the next two mapped out, best stop there for now... Your bass is going to be an absolute stunner though Eude

[quote name='steve' post='765713' date='Mar 5 2010, 11:25 PM']Another update from Alan, I'm really chuffed with how it's turning out, I had a rough mental image, but it didn't do the real thing justice, even at this stage [attachment=44229:IMG_4423.jpg] [attachment=44230:IMG_4424.jpg][/quote] Saw this in the flesh yesterday Steve, it's absolutely amazing! You're going to be one happy bunny... Eude

Beautiful bass mate Jon makes amazing basses, and his Jazzes are the Mutt's Bits! Eude

I'd give flats a go, or perhaps just buy a Squier Jazz and tell your other half you're "looking after it for a friend"... Eude

Glad it's working out how you planned Si. It's a gorgeous bass

[quote name='OldGit' post='739083' date='Feb 8 2010, 04:36 PM']Come on Mark, Spill the beans ....[/quote] He's too busy playing I struggle to eat, wash or even function as normal when I've taken delivery of a sexy new bass... Eude

[quote name='MrT-Bass' post='738511' date='Feb 7 2010, 09:41 PM']Thanks again guys... Dood, I was wondering, is your new single cut a set neck? I got to say, I'm so thrilled with this one, I'm seriously considering getting Jon to build me another (once the bank balance recovers!)...I'm getting the spec together now and single cut is on the agenda with a set neck...any thoughts? T[/quote] Rob Evans had a Single Cut Set Neck 5er made by Jon last year >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56837"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56837[/url] Might be of some interest to you. If you have any questions I'm sure Rob would be happy to help, he's really sound lad Eude

[quote name='walbassist' post='736273' date='Feb 5 2010, 03:12 PM']I have just sold an LMK so will be able to give you a fresh comparison once I've tried mine out on Monday evening. As to price, I bought mine from Musik Schmidt for £600, which was discounted from their already discounted price to match Thomann (who have no stock). Not sure what the UK RRP is, or what the "street" price will be, but I'd be surprised if it's much lower.[/quote] Thanks dude. Looking forward to hearing how you think it compares. I have one of the wee LitteMark 250's at the mo and I need to replace it with something louder, but it there's a lot out there... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='walbassist' post='736256' date='Feb 5 2010, 03:03 PM']It's in Barking, 10 miles from my office, argh the agony of waiting!!!!![/quote] You guys mind me asking how much these are coming in at? Also, I guess only one of you might be able to answer this thus far, bit of a long shot, but I'd love to know how these compare to a MarkBass LittleMark. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='peted' post='689759' date='Dec 20 2009, 02:16 PM']No news Going to enquire again in the New Year as to progress.[/quote] Any news on yours mate?... Eude

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='735941' date='Feb 5 2010, 11:17 AM']have to agree with Eude here, my 2nd shuker took around 18 months to complete, and i did towards the end get a bit miffed, to Jon's credit he recognised this and knocked a bit off the final balance[/quote] See? Told you Jon's a diamond geezer Custom basses take as long as they take, I 'spose we should remember that from time to time. Eude