MODS, please close. Jon Shuker Precision style, spec now added post #30. £850

[karlfer]

I took this against my Rick El Dorado (obviously not on here).
I have mailed Mr Shuker but if anybody knows anything about this bass, please let me know.
OK, so what I know.
Black, black, maple SERIOUSLY road worn, it has been played a lot. The fret board has some glorious birdseye stuff.
SD Basslines pup, 44mm nut on a shallow fast neck, Gotoh bridge. On the front of the headstock is Shuker "The Shaggster", on the back is "Shaggy", Jon's sig/date 04/08 and a stamped 001.
It's not light at 9lb 9oz, but it's not stupid heavy either and it balances well.
Whilst it has a lovely "thump" boy can it GROWL!!
It owes me £850, so that is collection from Wigan. Cash on collection, bank transfer or cleared cheque.
Insured courier £35 UK mainland.
Overseas, you will need to organise/pay for your own insured courier.
Although this bass did not come with gig bag or case, I will include a very tatty but functional hard case, in the price.
Feedback at bottom of post, any questions or no obligation trial in Wigan are very welcome.
DID I MENTION it's very battle scarred

Cheers,
Karl.

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Edited October 11, 2015 by karlfer

[Dandelion]

Interesting, let us know when you get the info from Mr Shuker.

[karlfer]

I will.

I am desperately trying not to jump to conclusions, but there is an interesting name on this article from Mr Shuker's website
[url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjpbass.html"]http://www.shukergui...uk/jjpbass.html[/url]

(And I don't mean JJ himself )

[Dandelion]

Fingers crossed then. I think you could be on to something.

[bagsieblue]

Blimey - I thought it was nice before the possible back story - now I think it's very nice....

[ikay]

I think you're right, this pic of Shaggy playing with Straighten Out (Stranglers tribute) looks like your bass - [url="http://www.straightenout.net/news.html"]http://www.straightenout.net/news.html[/url]

And here it is in action - [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfMamgTLSkc&feature=player_embedded"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfMamgTLSkc&feature=player_embedded[/url]

A very cool bass indeed!

Edited October 1, 2015 by ikay

[Beedster]

So who is Shaggy?

[Old Horse Murphy]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443686189' post='2876816']
So who is Shaggy?
[/quote]

[wayne58]

Hi Karl

I'm sure this used to be hung on the wall in a studio in Clitheroe, unless there are two!

[Beedster]

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1443687373' post='2876824']
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I was thinking that, then I thought of the shockingly bad Canadian cod-reggae artist of the same name, and even considered that it might refer to the long-standing member of this forum, but I suspect it's none of these?

[karlfer]

Superb ikay, many thanks for that!
Nick and Chris, I would expect no less from you two

Wayne58, yup, came from a rather famous (and really very nice) resident of Clitheroe, who is rather happy with the El Dorado he now owns.
Alongside the most fantastic Candy Apple Red 68 jazz

And boy can HE play!

[Beedster]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1443688827' post='2876836']
Superb ikay, many thanks for that!
Nick and Chris, I would expect no less from you two

Wayne58, yup, came from a rather famous (and really very nice) resident of Clitheroe, who is rather happy with the El Dorado he now owns.
Alongside the most fantastic Candy Apple Red 68 jazz

And boy can HE play!
[/quote]

But I still have no idea who Shaggy is? I'm starting to feel like this is a conspiracy!

[KiOgon]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443690627' post='2876858']
But I still have no idea who Shaggy is? I'm starting to feel like this is a conspiracy!
[/quote]giyf.com

[Beedster]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1443692699' post='2876891']
giyf.com
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Ha ha, no did that a while back, I must just have missed the point

[karlfer]

As ikay informed, Shaggy is the bassist in a Stranglers tribute band called "Straighten Out".
Looking at the link I provided, Shaggy is friends with Messrs Shuker and Burnell.
I kind of had a thought this bass might have been the inspiration for the Shuker JJ Burnell sig model.
I'm now thinking that thought is very probably bunkum.
Other Shaggy s that I'm aware of.
That rapper geezer
The one in Rooby Rooby Dooo
The early 1970's hair style
Dog stories.

And a code name for a subversive plot to drive Beedster potty

[Beedster]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1443693732' post='2876899']
As ikay informed, Shaggy is the bassist in a Stranglers tribute band called "Straighten Out".
Looking at the link I provided, Shaggy is friends with Messrs Shuker and Burnell.
I kind of had a thought this bass might have been the inspiration for the Shuker JJ Burnell sig model.
I'm now thinking that thought is very probably bunkum.
Other Shaggy s that I'm aware of.
That rapper geezer
The one in Rooby Rooby Dooo
The early 1970's hair style
Dog stories.

And a code name for a subversive plot to drive Beedster potty
[/quote]

Ah, I assumed at the very least that it would turn out to be a 'friends only' nickname for The Ox. We were in fact getting excited about a link to a bass player from a tribute act..........

[karlfer]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443696470' post='2876916']
Ah, I assumed at the very least that it would turn out to be a 'friends only' nickname for The Ox. We were in fact getting excited about a link to a bass player from a tribute act..........
[/quote]

Not quite Chris, but at least I now have a bit more knowledge about the bass .

I knew somebody in the BC massive would know something.

SO, IN CONCLUSION, beat up but great playing/sounding (imo) Shuker P style for sale at £850

[Beedster]

Ah, I think I missed the point here Karl, sorry. Looks a stunning bass though. Can't help thinking it's destined for a certain member here.........

[karlfer]

Lightweight, I'm only confused when I'm awake

[desmondpot]

A road worn Shuker P for £850?

Bargain!!

[Macker5]

Any Shuker for £850 is a bargain IMHO!

[Shaggy]

Not mine, but I wish it was!!!
Just up my street, especially as JJB was my inspiration for taking up bass (Cambridge Corn Exchange, 1977)

Hmmmmmmm............

[Pete1967]

I can corroborate the research by ikay and Karlfer re the identity of Shaggy, in who's company I happened to be only last weekend. This bass actually postdates the original JJB Signature.

It's actually a Fender P that Shaggy's playing in the Pic on Straighten Out's website BTW

Edited October 1, 2015 by Pete1967

[Beedster]

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1443718417' post='2877163']
Not mine, but I wish it was!!!
Just up my street, especially as JJB was my inspiration for taking up bass (Cambridge Corn Exchange, 1977)

Hmmmmmmm............
[/quote]

There you go Greg, done deal

[Lozz196]

Nice bass, and I reckon having that name on the headstock may well attract the ladies attention. After all, if someone is known as The Shaggster it opens up the question as to why.