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[quote name='Scoop' timestamp='1316432788' post='1377865'] Yeah, I have a series of depping gigs coming up over the next few months, all with the same band, so I'm hoping to give this an outing pretty much as soon as I get it. I've already decided that I'll be using the graft harlot 5 and the beech recurve 4 for most of the gigs but I'm really looking foreward to the opportunity to give this a run out. [/quote] Nice one matey. Sounds like a good plan! Can't be long now?.... Eude

[quote name='mike_zimmerman' post='1373777' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:24 PM']I'm always [i]thinking[/i] about ordering another bass. Being able to afford another bass is a different matter entirely...[/quote] I know the feeling mate, I have an "ACG Shopping List" with all my, hopefully, future basses all specced up in order of justifiability. Sad I know... Eude

[quote name='mike_zimmerman' post='1373682' date='Sep 14 2011, 08:34 PM']Very nice indeed! It will be great to see that top on your bass. That also leaves the other piece of ziracote available for someone else's order, right? [/quote] I guess it might You thinking of ordering another bass soon?... Eude

Quick update... Because of me being annoying, shifting the goal posts on this build, i.e. changing the body shape, the original piece of Ziracote was a little too small. Alan, ever the professional, has sourced another equally lovely piece and here it is!... [attachment=89450:IMG_5562.jpg] Ooooo Yeah! Eude

Wow, totally missed this thread... If you still ain't managed it yet, I'm in SW London, and I'd be more than happy to let you have a look at my bass, this one >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=72396"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=72396[/url] [b]billyapple[/b] mentioned he'd like to have a go of one too over on the ACG Build Progress, so perhaps we can all meet up together. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Killerfridge' post='1372612' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:08 PM']Right I think I should put this here: Say hello to my Jon Shuker Jazz 5 Video first - slight volume problem, but I can't be bothered to deal with it until later. Spanish Joint by D'Angelo - I know that the timing is iffy at the start, due to my inability to lock into the rhythm! There is also some dodgy soloing around 4mins in. Don't judge me, I can't solo :haha:[/quote] Beautiful bass mate! What's the specs? Cracking playing too. Congrats! Eude

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1371854' date='Sep 13 2011, 02:31 PM']Yep, a good hour in Alan's wood-store with the white-spirit fumes filling the air... you'll have a whale of a time. [/quote] Yup, a lovely way to spend an afternoon, just let the effect of the white spirits fade before you drive home...

That's beautiful mate! You must be getting pretty excited now... Eude

[quote name='lobematt' post='1365359' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:15 PM']The basses seem to be really well priced though, has anyone played on of these? I could be tempted...[/quote] The main guy, Adrian, who I struck up a bit of an email conversation with, he's a friendly chap, said they'll likely be over next year for the London Bass Show. I'm going to suggest they try and get along for this year's Bass Day in Manchester too, will keep y'all posted on the reply Eude

[quote name='funkle' post='1365619' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:13 PM']Wow, I leave the house for while and a ton of replies! Thanks Eude for your suggestions. This 'Pubic Peace' company looks really interesting and are 'production' enough that getting a 5 string medium scale wouldn't cost the earth. I'll definitely be looking at them further! Thanks for all the help everybody, I've got loads to investigate now. Pete[/quote] No bother at all mate, happy to help. Being a fan of "shorter" scales myself, I genuinely hope you find the right instrument, those Public Peace guys seem to be on the money though, in more ways than one! [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1365660' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:45 PM']I'm really loving that Public gear stuff too. It's great to see a company that has such a clear vision, with a good consistent range of products. The whole, look, vibe and attention to detail are really nice. I now have major gas for a shortie jazz, and I'm very serious about getting one. It would be nice to own some decent gear for a change, instead of budget ones all the time, and these are well priced to me.[/quote] Go on mate, you know you want to

[quote name='lobematt' post='1365359' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:15 PM']The basses seem to be really well priced though, has anyone played on of these? I could be tempted...[/quote] I've never played one, but I've been watching the range expand and the whole operation become a lot slicker over the last couple of years. There's a load of video content on the site and all the kit looks and sounds top notch! I'd be seriously tempted if I had any spare cash kicking about. Perhaps once my terrific honeymoon credit card mauling has been paid off. Would love a little Jazz Bass Shorty... Eude

Pete, took the liberty of emailing Public Peace about this. Here's their response... "hello, thanks. Yes, we can build one, no problem. a standard elwood 5 passive medium would be cost about 900,-€ and we need 6 weeks for build this instrument greetings adrian" Tempted?... Eude

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1364970' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:35 AM']The range is very impressive, and the price is good too. There's another 30" jazz near the bottom of the page that is all black and looks sick man! Even the bass amps look amazing! I now have major GAS for these too beauties: Just when you think the dust has settled...... [/quote] Ha ha, yeah that black one in particular is very very nice! They've been making these basses for a good year or so now too and they seem to be selling in their online store. I love the look of their amps too, but man they are expensive... Eude

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1364953' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:19 AM']Wow, that 30" sunburst jazz looks amazing. Price seems very good too. Thanks a lot for this. Bookmarked for further drooling [/quote] I know, I've been drooling over them for a while now. All their stuff looks pretty slick too. Not many peeps out there investing in decent quality short scale basses, but these guys seem to be in to it Eude

[quote name='henry norton' post='1364949' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:11 AM']If you're prepared to lose an inch the 31" Birdsong Hy5 string is to all intents and purposes a production bass. Otherwise, have you thought about getting yourself a standard Jazz 5 and getting a custom made, medium-scale neck for it?[/quote] +1 for the custom neck! Lots of "donor" basses from Squier >> [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0301575532"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0301575532[/url] [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0326760521"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0326760521[/url] [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0300575500"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0300575500[/url] I reckon the Birdsong might be too much of a departure from your "norm", plus it's going down the custom route and ain't exactly cheap either... Eude

Hey Pete, not sure if this will be a goer, but you should maybe check these guys out >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/"]http://www.public-peace.de/[/url] They do Short and Medium scale Jazz basses >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=316&Itemid=308"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...&Itemid=308[/url] No 5 String Medium Scale Jazz Basses as yet, but they might be working on one, as they've done a 5 String Short Scale P Bass! >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=318&Itemid=310"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...&Itemid=310[/url] Their take on a P Bass ain't so nice, but the J Bass is nicely tweaked yet retains it's classic look. The YouTube videos of their instruments sound very nice too. You should drop them an email and see what they're up to... Hope that helps matey, Eude

Amazing! Just Amazing! Eude

Hot Damn!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='1358698' date='Sep 1 2011, 12:48 PM']I realise that they are very new to the market but you could have a look at Dave Perry's 3 way EAD cabs Bob. You have the option then of attenuating the mid ranged driver and the tweeter to suit your requirements. They are built to Dave's very high standards and if you were at the Moffat Bass Bash (I think you were) you may know how good his prototype sounded in the back to back comparisons. Yes I'm a fan and Dave's a friend but regardless they are well worth a look. [url="http://www.extendedaudiodesign.co.uk/"]http://www.extendedaudiodesign.co.uk/[/url] Peter[/quote] +1,000,000

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1352457' date='Aug 26 2011, 02:17 PM']33" really is the way forward! ive been set on having it since i played a Fodera Garrison Imperial last year, ive never had such an effortless playing experience![/quote] That's exactly the same experience that turned me on to 33"! I was over in Boston in 2003 and was very lucky to be allowed a noodle, the bass was effortless to play, not really my kinda tone, but man it felt great! Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1351942' date='Aug 26 2011, 01:52 AM']sure, if you're interested and dont mind me going OT somewhat its a tentative spec and still subject to change, since it will be a while before i place my order (once ive graduated most likely) 6 string Shuker Uberhorn elite 5 piece maple/wenge thru neck 33" scale ebony/rosewood fingerboard 26 frets (small) Ash body Poplar burl/Chestnut burl top 17.5mm string spacing Brass nut Gotoh 707 ultralite tuners EMG DC pickups Fully adjustable ramps/thru fingerboard Shuker/Fodera/East 3 band preamp Its based on my main bass (the customised Indie 606) with a few detailed alterations (shorter scale, more frets, striking top wood and different preamp) yeah, thats what ive heard people say before i love the look of ebony boards, but ive seen some stunning rosewood boards too so im still not too sure which to go for. cant wait to see your bass come to life![/quote] Lovely sounding spec mate 33"er too, it's the way forward for sure! Eude

[quote name='Darkstrike' post='1351793' date='Aug 25 2011, 09:39 PM']Yeah, great choice with the Black Beauties![/quote] Just ordered some for myself too On a side note That bass looks incredible! Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1350941' date='Aug 25 2011, 01:51 AM']OK, you've gotten some beautiful wood put on your basses the bloodwood fingerboard on your 5 and the top on your shuker 6 come to mind the only top wood ive liked more than that is the top wood on that Uberhorn, so il be asking for something similar from Jon when i get around to ordering something special Out of interest, how does Ebony compare to rosewood playing and sound wise?[/quote] Thanks dude, makes me think wonder the combo of that bloodwood board and amboyna top from the shuker might have looked like, maybe once I've managed to learn how to save money, however I was thinking more along the lines of a Koa top for the next one, hmmm... So you're thinking of going for a custom? Would be keen to hear the specs As far as Ebony vs Rosewood goes, I don't think there'll be much in it as they're both very very hard woods. Rosewood tends to not get used for fretless as it has a slightly more open grain which means it wears out quicker. If anything, I guess the ebony will have a slightly more pronounced high end, what with the tighter grain and it being ever so slightly harder, maybe a little more aggressive sounding perhaps? All guess work to be honest, as I've never had an ebony fingerboard before, I just went with it this time for a change Eude

I should really add, the choice of woods really isn't "my skill", it's really down to the luthiers who build these basses interpreting the nonsense folks like me come out with. I reckon I'm more lucky than skilled Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1350698' date='Aug 24 2011, 08:39 PM']You've certainly an eye for picking lovely pieces of wood!! Your shuker was my favourite bass that Jon's produced, till the 5 string uberhorn thats on his homepage came along Looking forward to seeing this develop![/quote] Thanks dude, much appreciated I can't wait to see this bass come to life too! Eude