DF Shortscale Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Looking into getting a custom medium scale precision built, or maybe a PJ, Fender-ish vibe with a few upgrades. I know Manton would probably be a good choice, are there any other UK builders that are worth looking into? Budget - let’s say £2k max. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Shuker. https://shukerguitars.co.uk/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I'd always recommend an ACG everyone, but if you want something more traditionally accurate and old school, Jon Shuker would absolutely sort you out, as would Manton Customs. I think Overwater do a PJ but I they're WAY over your budget starting over £3200 for a basic classic P! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DF Shortscale Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 14 minutes ago, spyder said: Shuker. https://shukerguitars.co.uk/ Lovely basses but his P's are 33/34/35", I'm hoping to find a 32" scale.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 2 minutes ago, DF Shortscale said: Lovely basses but his P's are 33/34/35", I'm hoping to find a 32" scale.. Jon will do a 32" scale. He's very accommodating, I wouldn't hesitate to give him a shout. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 1 minute ago, DF Shortscale said: Lovely basses but his P's are 33/34/35", I'm hoping to find a 32" scale.. This isn't meant to sound condescending, but have you asked him? I appreciate it lists on his site that its 33-35" but a quick google brought me back to here and this post. Maybe @MacDaddy can advise? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Maruszczyk will build you a 32” Jake (their P type) and often have them off the peg too. https://public-peace-customshop.de/configurator/jake-c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 13 minutes ago, ezbass said: Maruszczyk will build you a 32” Jake (their P type) and often have them off the peg too. https://public-peace-customshop.de/configurator/jake-c Good suggestion, but I think the OP wants a UK built one, if he's willing to wobble on that though, I reckon one of those would be perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I'd also be going to Shuker if it was for a P Bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 (edited) Mike Walsh at Zoot/Iceni has been doing a lot of 32" scales recently, you'd probably be looking at the Funkmeister shape with whatever pickups etc you want. Merton's here: Edited October 23 by lemmywinks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DF Shortscale Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 52 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: This isn't meant to sound condescending, but have you asked him? I appreciate it lists on his site that its 33-35" but a quick google brought me back to here and this post. Maybe @MacDaddy can advise? Fair enough, will drop him a line - thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DF Shortscale Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 35 minutes ago, eude said: Good suggestion, but I think the OP wants a UK built one, if he's willing to wobble on that though, I reckon one of those would be perfect! Yeah, I really like his basses but I contacted him many years ago about a build (nothing fancy or out of the ordinary) and didn't get a very friendly response, put me off dealing with him tbh. Also ideally I'd like to support a UK builder if possible, partly because it's nice to support people closer to home, and partly to avoid the stress of taxes /shipping costs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 1 hour ago, eude said: but I think the OP wants a UK built one Ah, I missed that bit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 31 minutes ago, DF Shortscale said: Yeah, I really like his basses but I contacted him many years ago about a build (nothing fancy or out of the ordinary) and didn't get a very friendly response, put me off dealing with him tbh. His responses lose something in translation, he often comes across as being very short with people but he is actually fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 A friend went to one the Saturday clinics he runs and said he was great to work with. He didn't have a Shuker (which look utterly amazing, there's a black bass there that Hotblack Desiato would have) but it was no issue at all. Just my halfpenny worth. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 26 minutes ago, rwillett said: A friend went to one the Saturday clinics he runs and said he was great to work with. I was refering to Adrian Maruszczyk - are you refering to Jon Shuker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 37 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: His responses lose something in translation, he often comes across as being very short with people but he is actually fine Yup, I have heard that too. I think there's two factors in play, English isn not his 1st language and I also expect he gets a load of emails. In person, I am told he's a really genuine and warm guy, Adrian Maruszczyk that is. Jon Shuker, I have dealt with, and he's super friendly and laid back. A little slow on comms sometimes, but I don't think that's uncommon among luthiers, as their time is better spent whittling wood into instruments 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 40 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I was refering to Adrian Maruszczyk - are you refering to Jon Shuker? Sorry, I was referring to Jon Shukar. I'm easily confused (as my t'other half tells me). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 2 hours ago, DF Shortscale said: Lovely basses but his P's are 33/34/35", I'm hoping to find a 32" scale.. 2 hours ago, BassApprentice said: This isn't meant to sound condescending, but have you asked him? I appreciate it lists on his site that its 33-35" but a quick google brought me back to here and this post. Maybe @MacDaddy can advise? 1 hour ago, DF Shortscale said: Fair enough, will drop him a line - thanks! I currently have 3 Shuker's (with plans for another) all are 32" 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 35 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: I currently have 3 Shuker's (with plans for another) all are 32" 😁 You forgot to add that they're CRAZY too, will #3 be of a similar flavour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrienp Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Tony Edwards built me a short scale PB a few years ago and it came in at around £1K. Things have gone up a bit but I would imagine he could do a 32” well within your budget. https://tonyedwardsguitars.co.uk. I happen to know he is on holiday at the moment, so you might not get a response immediately, if you do want to follow up with him. I am very happy with the bass. Babicz bridge and Tony’s own hand wound pickups. Probably not the best picture and this was to my design, so might not suit everybody’s tastes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DF Shortscale Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 1 hour ago, Obrienp said: Tony Edwards built me a short scale PB a few years ago and it came in at around £1K. Things have gone up a bit but I would imagine he could do a 32” well within your budget. https://tonyedwardsguitars.co.uk. I happen to know he is on holiday at the moment, so you might not get a response immediately, if you do want to follow up with him. I am very happy with the bass. Babicz bridge and Tony’s own hand wound pickups. Probably not the best picture and this was to my design, so might not suit everybody’s tastes. Very nice! Pretty similar to the kind of thing I have in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 (edited) 5 hours ago, lemmywinks said: Mike Walsh at Zoot/Iceni has been doing a lot of 32" scales recently, you'd probably be looking at the Funkmeister shape with whatever pickups etc you want. Merton's here: Yep he’d be on my list if he didn’t have a full order book! We almost did a 32” 4 string P two years ago, but it ended up being a 5 string J shape with single P pickup 😅 Edited October 23 by Merton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 22 hours ago, eude said: You forgot to add that they're CRAZY too, will #3 be of a similar flavour? Form and function! 😆 Shuker 4 will probably be fanfret, with a couple of tweaks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 (edited) Edited October 24 by Rich 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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