Should I jump ship?

[MK1]

I've recently ordered a Darkstar pickup for my Mustang. I ordered it through Landing Guitars and Jimmy is going to do the install work. It's been over two months and neither of us have heard a word from Fred. We don't even know if the pickup is being built let alone how close to being ready it is. Do you guys think I should bail on the DS or stick it out? I'm considering putting a Lace Alumatone in instead since they are readily available.
What would you guys do?

 

[TonyP-]

Ow Wow

Carey over at Nordstrand has just developed a NEW Mustand replacement pickup.

Why not give it a breath of fresh air.

http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/

(I'm not sure its even listed on the page, since its brand new.)

 

[MK1]

I like nordstrands do you know if these are readily available?

 

[MK1]

Just heard from Fred today.

 

[M0ses]

What did he say?

 

[Low-Bottom-E]

I'm like yourself , in that I also ordered a single DS, back in June...this question specifically came up and was delt with a while back; just que furthurer into the "DS" search. Word is, Fred always comes through, but gets really backed up with orders...he's not much for answering emails, you'll have better luck with a phone call. I've got a pair of them in my Starfire...THEY ARE WORTH THE WAIT!

 

[walterw]

...he's not much for answering emails, you'll have better luck with a phone call...

a lot of small builders are like that. they have no time to futz around on the computer, but they can talk on the phone with a soldering iron in their hand.

 

[MK1]

he's not much for answering emails, you'll have better luck with a phone call.

That's what had me ready to bail I read all over that he was good at returning calls. I called several times and got no answer and his voicemail box is full so there was no way to get a hold of him. But I'm back on track and the Dark Star should be coming soon!!!

 

[SGD Lutherie]

a lot of small builders are like that. they have no time to futz around on the computer, but they can talk on the phone with a soldering iron in their hand.

Yeah, I have orders going back at least that far I'm still working on...

 

[MK1]

Fred is shipping the Dark Star out Monday!!!!

 

[TonyP-]

I like nordstrands do you know if these are readily available?

Just so others know...Yes the Nordstrand versions are ready.