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[quote name='cheddatom' post='169150' date='Apr 3 2008, 02:28 PM']Well, the switch isn't as nice as when you step on an EH pedal and you feel it click, but if you can't tell when you've turned your pedal on...... I find everything from a light tap with my big toe to a large stomp with my heel will successfully operate the switch. I have my french toast in a loop, and it has no LED and you can't tell when you've switched it if you're not using the loop it's in, so I guess it is a tad annoying.[/quote] Thanks for that mate, really appreciate your input. I think and LED and a nicer switch might be worth it in the long run, but I'll wait and see if the pedal can do what I need. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='cheddatom' post='169106' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:53 PM']I haven't used it but feel the need to defent the danelectro housings. They might be plastic but you'd have to be a fat f*cker that jumps on his pedals to break them - and you don't come accross many guys that size with that amount of energy.[/quote] Ha ha Cheers for that dude. I've read a few reviews saying that the switch can be a bit unpredictable, what's your experience of them been like? Cheers, Eude

I'm looking to get hold of a dirt cheap octave down pedal that tracks OK down to B on the A string. These little things get a favourable review on BassPlayer.com >> [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/danelectro-dj-12/Dec-06/24436"]http://www.bassplayer.com/article/danelect...12/Dec-06/24436[/url] Anyone used one? I know the housing is crappy, but if it's worth it, I might re-house it... Cheers, Eude

+1 for the Korg DT10

WOW! That's stunning mate! Eude

[quote name='jonthebass' post='163666' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:01 PM']A much anticipated update from Jon. It seems like forever between updates but when they come through - yowsa!!! Anyway here we have the swamp ash body with it's poly base coat done. Looking good if I don't mind saying so! [attachment=6876:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] [attachment=6877:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg][/quote] Looking good mate! I love the slightly tweaked J Bass shape that Jon does, can't wait to get some pics of mine once it gets underway... Cheers, Eude

Hi Finbar, the bass is looking amazing and that pickup is a monster! Can't wait to see the finished article, I love these build diaries... Cheers, Eude

Cheers Guys, I'm really looking forward to this one, well as I would with any custom bass I 'spose... I guess you're right Si, it will kinda be a "pocket jazz" Hadn't thought of it like that, the aim is to create something very light though, but with a lot of low and warm mids, hence the Walnut body and the use of Mahogany in the neck. Basically it's gonna be very similar in shape to this (Mike's recent J Bass) >> [attachment=6358:shuker.jpg] With the vibe of this (i.e the slab top and the all black everything) >> [attachment=6359:valenti.jpg] Work's not even started and the wait is already agonising, and yes this is Shukerholics Anonymous... I'm gonna have to get one of those Shuker T-Shirts I reckon too Cheers, Eude

[quote name='bremen' post='155405' date='Mar 11 2008, 04:40 PM']Yes, tell me about 33" scale and how it affects the sound and string tension? Do they move around more?[/quote] Hey bud, The 33" scale... I don't really notice much difference, to be honest, in tension, which I imagine is down to the luthier involved in the manufacture of the bass. It is probably slightly softer, however, I just upped my string gauges from 130-100-80-60-40-30 to 130-105-85-65-45-35 but moved to DR Sunbeams which are a bit softer than regular strings. I chose that scale length to just make things that little bit more comfortable, as I ain't the biggest guy in the world. One thing that is a bit different though, is the upper register of the bass on the higher strings sounds, at least to my ear, a bit sweeter, with the right touch it kinda swells a little bit like a fretless. Cheers, Eude

Well I've just done gone and put down the deposit on my next Shuker Bass. I wanted something a lot more understated than my lovely 6 string Single Cut and something that can provide a very different sonic palette. The 6 string does modern, massive and aggressive very well, but I can't really get a nice traditional Jazz Bass tone. Also in my band, I'm not really using all 6 strings to their full extent so could get away with a 4 string with occasional detuning of the E string to D. I've gone for the 33" scale again too, as weirdly, 34" basses feel a bit big now! I reckon this is one Shuker that [b]bass_ferret[/b] will approve of... Anyway, here goes with the spec... [b]4 string J Bass[/b] NECK >> 33" scale 5 piece mahogany/wenge laminated neck Slim profile, just like a regular Jazz Bass Rosewood board 22 Medium frets Two way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement White side dots only Maple headstock veneer, sprayed black Brass nut Satin finish on neck (gloss headstock) Shuker version of Fender style headstock i.e. 4 in line String tree (possibly a bar one across all 4 strings to keep consistent break angle on all 4 strings) BODY >> Downsized J Bass shape (like Mike's recent J Bass) Black walnut body Polyester base coat Black polyurethane wet look gloss Slab finish (with slight radius on top but larger radius on rear like on my Single-Cut) Rear Routed as the body won't have a scratch plate or a control plate Control layout yet to be determined GUBBINS >> Black hardware Individual bridge units Standard Shuker Gotoh GB7 tuners (4 in line) Sadowsky Style knobs (if we can get hold of them) Side mounted jack EMG JV pickups and electronics vol /vol /tone Very very excited about this! It's fairly simple so hopefully I'll have it for some of our summer gigs! Any thoughts, comments, questions? Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='153750' date='Mar 8 2008, 08:42 PM']Another update, first pic of the neck... [attachment=6293:Picture_407.jpg][/quote] Good enough to eat! Eude

[quote name='dood' post='152785' date='Mar 6 2008, 11:18 PM']Just remembered I had this UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL pic to include! I'll post a pic of the new Agggie GS112 with it soon.. [attachment=6246:Gear012.JPG][/quote] Dood, you're gonna love the GS112! I frickin' love mine, can't wait till I can get another one to really beef things out. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='mike257' post='152482' date='Mar 6 2008, 04:34 PM']Exactly what it says on the can.... I've been loaned an SYB-3 by an ex-bassplaying friend, and although I'm looking forward to just experimenting with it when I get home tonight, I wouldn't mind knowing what i'm actually doing. Can't find it on the Boss site, so I was just wondering if any of you fine upstanding fellows has a copy that you could email to me [/quote] If you go here >> [url="http://www.rolandus.com/support/"]http://www.rolandus.com/support/[/url] Go to Product Manuals, you'll get it in there. You'll have to register to get in, and spoof an American phone number to get through, but it's all in there. Cheers, Eude