minty fresh death Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) Can I get some recommendations of luthiers who can build a bass to my shape and spec? Many thanks Edited December 10, 2010 by minty fresh death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Alembic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty fresh death Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 U.K based would be my preference if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Many UK Luthiers will. But most would charge a huge surcharge for something truly custom. Everson comes to mind for one up for custom shapes. Robbie/RIM Basses is worth asking as well Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty fresh death Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) It's not a truly custom shape, I want a jazz body, a straight through neck with a p-bass profile? Edited December 10, 2010 by minty fresh death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 shuker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 [url="http://www.seibass.com/"]Sei[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1054491' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:57 PM'][url="http://www.seibass.com/"]Sei[/url][/quote] I give Sei a +1 I've seen him doing them, and o.m.f.g.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Jim Fleeting, he'll do you a 4 Stringer although lots of people think he only does 9 Stringers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 [quote name='ianSB' post='1054486' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:50 PM']shuker ?[/quote] + {a number that is too large to fit on this page} I'm also a point of contact for Jon Shuker, so if you want to drop me a line I can help a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 +1 for Jon Shuker - a lovely bloke who builds fantastic basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='dood' date='Dec 10 2010, 09:27 PM']I'm also a point of contact for Jon Shuker, so if you want to drop me a line I can help a bit![/quote] I think going direct to Jon is probably best, then if anything goes wrong no one else is to blame... Jon's really friendly and highly recommended, just take his build times with a huge pinch of salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 What I really like about Jon is if I have an issue or want something tweaking on my bass, it's a lovely 45 minute drive through some really picturesque countryside and it's done there and then on the spot by the guy who built it. When I wanted to change the awful Nordstrand pups my bass was fitted with for Wizards, I left the bass with him and nipped into Sheffield for a couple of hours. When I got back, the job was done and he'd converted the series/parallel toggle switch to a preamp bypass for me - cost? £20. Unbelievable service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='minty fresh death' post='1054485' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:47 PM']It's not a truly custom shape, I want a jazz body, a straight through neck with a p-bass profile?[/quote] I had Jon Shuker build me a Jazz bass with a bolt on P bass profiled neck and it's just beautiful. He does neck through construction too so shouldn't be a problem for him. Even better still you could do the 'build your own' Shuker course and get it done like that making it a bit more special. My one: Edited December 11, 2010 by jonthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='minty fresh death' post='1054485' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:47 PM']It's not a truly custom shape, I want a jazz body, a straight through neck with a p-bass profile?[/quote] The neck through might be the problem with a few makers...IMV, and also you become the guinea pig somewhat. There would probably be a premium for that so I'd stick with the cheaper luthiers, who may be more keen to accomodate this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 If it was me I'd go with someone who's already makes J-style basses with through necks. I think the most important thing when picking a luthier to make your bass is that you feel that they understand what it is that you want to achieve with the end result. This really means going a meeting the luthier in person, and spending plenty of time going over what you want for the bass. Also remember that they are there to guide you through making the decisions about what you want and offer advice when you're unsure. For instance I don't care what wood my bass is made out of so long as it: Looks good if it's visible, is the right weight, and contributes to the sound I want from the bass. As far as the actual piece(s) of wood to use that's what I rely on the luthier for. When I spec up a custom build go with how I want the instrument to look, how I want it to feel/play and how I want it to sound. These are the important things. Everything else is details for the luthier to decide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 This is the sort of thing that Ben at Crimson Guitars would be able to do . Start saving! www.crimsonguitars.co.uk. I've no connection with them, other than an avid reader of the workshop diary and dreamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian32 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='minty fresh death' post='1054447' date='Dec 10 2010, 07:53 PM']Can I get some recommendations of luthiers who can build a bass to my shape and spec? Many thanks[/quote] Overwater do a J bass and most of their stuff is neck thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Doug Wilkes. [url="http://www.wilkesguitars.co.uk/"]Wilkes Guitars[/url] Not sure how long it would take him but worth a call. Great bloke - cosy, wacky little workshop - great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Another +1 for Jon Shuker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Shuker for me mate. I'll be having mine next week. Cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/gb_rumour_gallery.asp"]http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/gb_rumour_gallery.asp[/url] Duck egg blue ones are [i]very[/i] nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='dood' post='1054515' date='Dec 10 2010, 09:27 PM']+ {a number that is too large to fit on this page} I'm also a point of contact for Jon Shuker, so if you want to drop me a line I can help a bit![/quote] Dood! You know better than most here How much does a Shuker run you? (I know thats vague) But like the 5er and 6er elites? And how much is a custom? And what would the price on your unbelievely awesome 7 string be if they were made? (just getting an idea on scope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 There are quite a few individuals on the forum who have the skills to make you a thru necked bass. Maybe you could re-post the thread as "are there any makers on the forum who'll build me a........" Thru's aren't rocket science to build, just a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkpie Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hugh Manson in Devon would be worth a call, or how about Steed basses, Wes is very good. I have basses built by both these guys and can't fault them. I've owned my Manson for longer than I care to remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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