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[quote name='alexclaber' post='384965' date='Jan 19 2009, 02:04 PM']Looks like the new Eminence 12"s are worth using - will be making a mini version of The Big One which will be the same size as The Compact and also a larger version of The Big One for those that want even more output and a 4 ohm load. The other 12" doesn't have as much bottom as I'd like but will still be a really nice high sensitivity cab for those that want something smaller than The Compact or something even louder (as a 2x12" version) and thanks to its high excursion it will be able to move a lot of bottom, you'll just need to EQ it in that much more. Alex[/quote] Awesome news Alex. I look forward to see how this cab develops... Will you call it The Medium One?... Eude

[quote name='eshears' post='381541' date='Jan 15 2009, 05:39 PM']The Probags looks nice, but the all leather thing automatically makes me think "heavy". How's yours weight-wise?[/quote] Hey man, it's not too bad actually, I was pleasantly surprised by the weight, although it is a single bag rather than a double. I was using a top of the range Ritter bag which was a lot heavier, one of the new style ones and it literally fell to bits over the last 2 years. I was very very disappointed with it, when I finally put it in the bin, it had no grab handles left and only one shoulder strap! The Pro Bag is really a breath of fresh air, I've finally found a bag worthy of carrying my shiny Shukers around. If you want, I'll try and get some photos for you next week. Cheers, Eude

I took delivery of an all black Shuker J Bass just before Christmas and it rocks! The best Jazz bass I've ever played, plus it's to my specs too. I'm hoping to get some nice pictures of it soon, at the moment I never seem to be out of the office during daylight which makes photography difficult. Sorry though, not up for swapping... Cheers, Eude

Ah... In that case, the Artist might be right up your street. I know I'd like one for some of my more "acoustic moments". I've always flirted with the idea of a Lined Fretless 30" Scale 6 String Single Cut Artist with an F Hole, Rosewood top and a single Kent Armstrong Pickup towards the neck and a Piezo bridge for some sweet thick upright style tones, god knows what it'd cost though!!! Might just ask Jon for a quick guesstimate, but it'd have to go on the back burner till next year some time. Maybe one day though... Might be worth giving Rob at Shuker a shout, as he's provided a lot of the sound clips on Jon's site, including one for an Artist bass and is a professional bassist, he might be able to give you some feedback on his own "real world" experience of an Artist bass. Cheers, Eude

Hey man, I haven't played an Artist, but I do have one of Jon's J Basses and it's bloody brilliant! I'd be wary of going down the Artist route unless you where looking for something to give you a more acoustic sounding bass for use in a suitable context. I get the impression you're a bit of a rocker, so I'm not sure the Artist would be your cup of tea. Just my 2p mate. Eude

Hey man, just realised you had a post on here as well as TalkBass... Like I said on TalkBass, check out www.probag-net.com Pretty sure they used to make the Low End bags, as they are identical, but a fair bit cheaper. I got one, shipped from Bolvia, of all places, for $180 all in which worked out about £130 at the time. I could not be happier with mine I can get some pics together if you want too. They do custom bags and adjustments too, so you could be quite specific about the dimensions of a Shuttle Shaped pocket... Cheers, Eude

Congrats Meester Bunny, That's going to be one sexy bass my friend. The Ziracote is incredible. Going to enjoy seeing this one develop... Eude

Absolutely gorgeous mate! The Wenge looks good enough to eat. How much does it weigh? Eude

I played through one at a gig last year and I was pleasantly surprised. It was plenty loud and seemed to have a pretty decent breadth of tone, it was pretty big and heavy though. I would never pay the full list price for it but at that amount it's a bit of a bargain, I imagine rehearsal rooms across the country might jump on them! Cheers, Eude

Thought there was going to be a picture based update... Eude

Nice one dude! You kept that quiet, I bet it'll be a peach of a neck. Looking forward to seeing the pics... Eude

Holy Crap Peter! That bass is gorgeous! I got a squint at it last time I visited Alan as it was hanging on the wall, it looked good enough then but bloomin' 'ell that is so gorgeous now it's done! Congratulations mate, Eude

[quote name='Mike' post='372710' date='Jan 7 2009, 08:35 AM']I think Jon is making some really special basses right now.[/quote] He certainly is, my new Stealth/Pub Jazz Bass is the bomb! Spent all last night trying to do my best Jaco Pastorius impression, first time I've ever had a bass that could get so close to the trademark tone. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='372568' date='Jan 6 2009, 11:01 PM']Lovely lovely lovely! Any pics of the rear (mmmm....) and the neck? Surprised and interested about the shorter scale and low B, I thought you'd have to go the other way with a low B and get a longer (35"?) scale to suit the tension/tone better?[/quote] Hey Al, I've got a six string Shuker Bolt-on Single-cut with a 33" scale and a cracking low B too. Mike's right, there's a bit of magic that certain luthiers can instil in their instruments to make them work. Fodera do a roaring trade in 33" basses with low Bs, CB Basses have even done a couple of 32" 6 strings with low Bs which worked great too so I'm told. Here's a wee clip of me playing my Shuker, where I use the low B string towards the end, apologies for the sloppy playing >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3[/url] I've been using my bass live and for recording exclusively and the low B out performs every 6er I've owned and most of the ones I've had a go of too, bar a loverly 33" Fodera I tried in Boston a few years back, which is what finally convinced me go for the 33" for my custom bass having struggled with regular and larger scale basses all my life. I really don't think I'd ever go back to a 34" now. Cheers, Eude

Awesome news dude! Can't wait to see the finished article, you lucky beggar... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='371913' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:45 PM']sounded pretty good to my ears, but yeah you do look a little rough [/quote] Cheeky Bugger! Notice in the first clip I keep touching my nose? That was to try and stop it running all over my lovely new bass. Note to self - blow nose before going on stage! Any sign of your bass yet mate? Eude

Since getting my Shuker J Bass, I'm getting the horn for all things Jazz Bass and the Sadowsky basses are certainly the daddy where Jazz Basses are concerned. I'm not sure that subscribing to this topic is a particularly good idea... Nice basses guys! Eude

Well our lead singer found some clips from the Pub Bass's first outing. Somebody in the audience was obviously filming and saw fit to put them on Youtube, we're all pretty flattered, so I thought I'd share the tracks. Last Leaf Hanging >> [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=21-CqjHr7-A"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=21-CqjHr7-A[/url] Nothings Too Much >> [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BM23ZK_z8-k"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BM23ZK_z8-k[/url] Apologies for my sloppy playing, it was the day after my 30th birthday, I'd barely slept, was beginning to develop the man flu and was getting to grips with a new bass with only 4 strings I think I got away with it, but only just... The first clip instils just how much I need a decent Fuzz pedal, I should never have sold my Big Muff! The gig was also filmed professionally and the audio ripped straight from the desk, so there might be some better footage to post soon. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='369073' date='Jan 3 2009, 01:40 AM']There must be some news by now...?[/quote] I should think so... Don't leave us in suspense dood Eude

Cheers guys! I'm right chuffed with it. No black frets I'm afraid, but I just might put on some of those black DR strings though Eude

Yup, a cracking looking pair there dude! Might have to take some photos of my Shuker siblings together too. Congrats once again mate! Eude

That's gorgeous Mike! Certainly worth the wait I'd imagine. How you getting on with the 33" scale? How's it tuned? I'm still loving it. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Mike' post='367164' date='Dec 31 2008, 03:45 PM']Looks great buddy! Classy and functional, seems to be how you intended! 'Grats! Oh, mine's finished too, check the build thread and bass porn if you fancy![/quote] Going there now! Eude

Cheers guys, I am very very happy with the bass! Had it's first gig on Sunday night and it really performed well, although I made a few mistakes having played 6 strings exclusively for the last two years... There might be some video footage kicking around as it was filmed, but that'll have to be screened first. I'll certainly have some photos of it in action soon though. Sorry [b]Bass_Ferret[/b], she's staying put. The next one will be a bit more like a table top though... Cheers, Eude