burno70 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Jon has almost given birth to my new Shuker 4 string. Absolutely can't wait to get my hands on it. It will be ready a week saturday. Unfortunately it looks like I won't be able to pick it up for a further 2 weeks after that as I will be busy on those two weekends and can't take any time off mid week. I could arrange a courier but I'm worried that the set up may not be perfect for me. What if it needs a little tweaking? I'd hate to have to take it back because of slight fret buzz - everyone picks/plucks at different strenghs after all. I'm not particularly heavy handed but do like to dig in occaisionally. Has anyone any experience of this? What are his basses like "straight out of the box?" Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It'll probably not be ready til 2 weeks later anyway, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I had mine sent via courier, the setup was what i had asked for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That's a tricky one.. If you have a similar bass already, and like the way it plays, why don't you take measurements from that and ask Jon to set the new bass up to that spec ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'm not sure how accurately you can convey a set up though without trying a bass first. Every bass will have tiny differences in string tension and neck tension etc and these will impact the set up. Saying that, I don't think I will leave it to a courier service. I'll just have to find a way to get down there and try it out! thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I had mine couriered, no problem. Any minor set up tweaks I can make myself. It arrived perfect pretty much, just down a smidge on the action and that was me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Got mine couriered too. As with everyone else, the set up was what I asked for too. If you've got graphite rods in the neck, it'll hardly shift at all anyway! Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks for the advise. Thats encouraging in terms of using a courier. The bass should be finished on thursday (allegedly:~) I'll just have to work out how soon I can get down there, If I can't wait that long then I think I'll courier it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hope your boss doesn't read this cos it sounds like someone's going to need a day off sick soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Where are you travelling from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 [quote name='burno70' post='130757' date='Jan 30 2008, 04:04 PM']Has anyone any experience of this? What are his basses like "straight out of the box?"[/quote] I've never had a bass from Jon, but I've had other instruments hand-made to my specification. Consider this. You've clearly put a lot of thought and money into getting Jon to build something that's unmistakeably yours. It's more than just something off the shelf, and will probably be something you'll play every day and cherish. Why not wait a few days until you can enjoy the experience of picking it up in person, talking to Jon about it, maybe getting anything sorted that needs sorting. That'll give you a special day that you'll always remember, that will make the bass even more special and personal. You aren't going to have too many days like that. Make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 [quote name='pete.young' post='138499' date='Feb 11 2008, 09:54 PM']I've never had a bass from Jon, but I've had other instruments hand-made to my specification. Consider this. You've clearly put a lot of thought and money into getting Jon to build something that's unmistakeably yours. It's more than just something off the shelf, and will probably be something you'll play every day and cherish. Why not wait a few days until you can enjoy the experience of picking it up in person, talking to Jon about it, maybe getting anything sorted that needs sorting. That'll give you a special day that you'll always remember, that will make the bass even more special and personal. You aren't going to have too many days like that. Make the most of it.[/quote] A geat big +1. Couldn't have put it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 [quote name='pete.young' post='138499' date='Feb 11 2008, 09:54 PM']I've never had a bass from Jon, but I've had other instruments hand-made to my specification. Consider this. You've clearly put a lot of thought and money into getting Jon to build something that's unmistakeably yours. It's more than just something off the shelf, and will probably be something you'll play every day and cherish. Why not wait a few days until you can enjoy the experience of picking it up in person, talking to Jon about it, maybe getting anything sorted that needs sorting. That'll give you a special day that you'll always remember, that will make the bass even more special and personal. You aren't going to have too many days like that. Make the most of it.[/quote] + a huge 1 Going and getting it is a very big part of the custom bass experience. and couriers ... hummmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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