foxyFuze Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hi all, I'm considering going for a custom NR Thunderbird-type bass that will be a keeper (of course, we all say that), but a well-rated chap in Bristol has an 18-month waiting list. Any tips on somewhere in the area that would be able to do it a bit quicker would be greatly appreciated, as I don't think Google Maps searching is that accurate for such a service. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Crimson Guitars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 @Christine on this forum, she isn't quite in the South West but her builds look exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Not sure South-West includes Brighton? If it does, give Bernie Goodfellow a ring. He's a bit of a wiz with bass and guitar builds. Not sure I've seen him do a T-Bird but he's done numerous original and cloned designed to a very high standard - Mark King and Lawrence Cottle are users. http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/gb_news.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Aye Tom Waghorn is a busy chap. I did a similar look as you looking out for maybe doing a custom 12ver near to Bristol. I struggled....Maybe a trip to Jon Shuker in Derbyshire, not too far, he gets good reviews. Or take the plunge and do a self build?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Tom is, indeed! A self build is tempting using bought parts, but NR bodies seem very difficult to buy. Thanks for the tips folks, I shall investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Totnes School of Guitar Making, maybe? I don’t know who’s runnng it now, but Norman Reed (sadly no longer with us) used to make and fix all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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