GreeneKing Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I would like to thank Mike publicly for going beyond what would normally be expected to resolve an issue that was none of his making. Mike made me a tortoiseshell scratch plate for my Lakland Skyline P/J. The plate was superb but while gently easing a couple of radii with a file I noticed that the tort was delaminating slightly. Mike checked the offcuts and he wasn't happy with the material. He went into battle with the supplier and has since discovered that the material has been a problem for several other luthiers and users of tort. Mike sourced an alternative and got it made and out to me before Xmas free of charge. It also happens to look completely stunning, even better than the first in a retro 50's way. Thank you Mike. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicrain Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, GreeneKing said: I would like to thank Mike publicly for going beyond what would normally be expected to resolve an issue that was none of his making. Mike made me a tortoiseshell scratch plate for my Lakland Skyline P/J. The plate was superb but while gently easing a couple of radii with a file I noticed that the tort was delaminating slightly. Mike checked the offcuts and he wasn't happy with the material. He went into battle with the supplier and has since discovered that the material has been a problem for several other luthiers and users of tort. Mike sourced an alternative and got it made and out to me before Xmas free of charge. It also happens to look completely stunning, even better than the first in a retro 50's way. Thank you Mike. Many thanks Peter, I appreciate the kind words. The new plate looks absolutely fantastic on the Skyline (very retro). I'm pleased we got it sorted. Again, many thanks. Regards Mike. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I’m glad mike is building again - his Facebook page is full of beautiful work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 That looks proper lush! Quality service too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Mike is a legend 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I'm a great believer in acknowledging great service... Well done Mike...BTW I didn't realise you were a member here.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBH Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I saw this in the flesh last time I visited Mike, truly a fantastic looking piece of tort. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 It was Mike who pointed me towards (the precursor of) Basschat, many, many, moons ago. I'm still playing the customised Tech 2x12 I bought from him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Well, I've been thinking for a while that I need a new guard for my CIJ Precision that would allow me to use the LED so I can see when the Pre-Retro needs a charge, and this motivated me to contact Mike. This was delivered a little while ago and doesn't look half bad! Thanks to @Cosmicrain for an outstanding job and @GreeneKing for the inspiration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicrain Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I'm pleased the new scratch plate worked out Pete. The bass looks excellent with a real retro vibe to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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