Custom Jem Body - Swirl Wanted

D1m3b4g2 · #1 10-27-2009, 08:45 PM

I'm getting a little bit miffed at the moment and I could use some advice.

I live in the UK and I've contacted all the likely sources recently trying to get hold of a custom body. I want a Jem body with a square heel original neck joint and I'm willing to pay good money for it. I came into possession of a Jem VDY neck and I want a swirl made up in primarily Black with Yellow and Orange swirls in it, to make a "bumble bee" guitar.

So far, out of the three people I've contacted (one nearly 2 weeks ago now) no one has got back to me at all. I've sent emails, myspace messages, myspace friend requests and even rang one gentleman up twice. It's left me fairly disillusioned to be honest, I have the money to pay for a body but no one seems interested in even talking to me, let alone letting me know if putting an order in / generating a quote is possible.

I'm even willing to wait 12 weeks for the thing to be made if I have to.

Am I asking for something that impractical I don't even warrant a response? I don't think so as these services are being advertised on people's websites and yet the promise of handing over up to 400 quid for a body doesn't seem to appeal to anyone.

The one person who has got back to me really quickly was a cool guy from the states that emailed me back the next day, but at the moment ordering a custom body from the states would be my last resort as the price is liable to inflate a lot on shipping and import tax/VAT.

Suggestions plz?
I'm after getting this project kicked off as soon as I can but I'm just sat here ignored and frustrated.

andrewsfury · #2 10-27-2009, 09:43 PM

look at the vendors above for the ones in the uk. also you should be able to get a body and swirl it yourself.just check the vendors at the top.

toneboy · #3 10-27-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by D1m3b4g2

The one person who has got back to me really quickly was a cool guy from the states that emailed me back the next day

May I ask who it was?

D1m3b4g2 · #4 10-28-2009, 07:29 AM

Yah sure the person who got back to me really quickly was someone called Nate Perle.
Randomly I've had 3 replies already today from the people I contacted, all in one day.
I'd be surprised if it was in relation to posting here though!

I'm trying to get hold of the people from outofthisswirled based in the UK, no such luck just yet though.

Oh and just as a side note here: Andrew, no bloody way am I going to try swirling a guitar myself without any prior experience