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Nice one Si, you kept quiet about this one! Really cool specs. What body style are you gonna go for then? Fancy joining is Single Cut Perverts? For your purdy wood top, if I was you, I'd maybe go for a dark figured wood to contrast with the maple board, maybe a nice bit of cocobolo... Something like this? Reckon that's looks the mutz! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Sugden' post='52553' date='Aug 29 2007, 10:57 PM'][/quote] I still can't get over how gorgeous this bass is! You're one lucky guy Sugs, if only my Guinness related expenses wheren't so high, I'd be well on the way to getting a bass off Alan. Can't wait to hear your impressions once you get your hands on it. Cheers, Eude

Just sold my Trace Combo to Deep Thought. Can't recommend him enough, great communication, super fast payment, a sound lad all round. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Sibob' post='53743' date='Sep 1 2007, 10:33 AM']He was doing a deal a couple of months ago of like two GS112's and a mark bass little mark (250 or 450 i can't remember) for £999 I assume those just went straight out the door! lol Nice rig, will sound awesome i reckon! Si[/quote] Hey Si, yeah that deal pretty much flew out the door, was a little out of my price range though anyway... Still, my wee Junior version should sound great too. I hate waiting for stuff! Cheers, Eude

Hi guys, just wanted to post to let you all know that, having sold my Trace Elliot, I've pulled the trigger on a "mini bass rig of doom"! I gave Mike at Bass Merchant a shout to have a chat about what I needed and he was real helpful. I needed something loud enough for smallish pub gigs, not too loud as my band is more acoustic driven than anything, that I can plug in to the PA, expand on if and when I need to and more importantly be able to carry all by myself without breaking my back. I've ordered a Mark Bass Little Mark 250 >> & an Aguilar GS112 >> I'm real excited about it, I have a gig on the 8th, fingers crossed I'll get hold of this before then! I'll post pics and a wee review once I get my grubby paws on the new kit. Cheers, Eude

As Tinman says, Jon Shuker will pretty much build whatever you ask him too, at a pretty reasonable price. Alan at AGC is definitely worth approaching too, I've visited him a couple of times, his work is amazing and he's a really friendly guy, and as with Shukers you get a lot more bang for your buck compared to some other luthiers. Can't comment on anyone else though. I'll be keen to see how your design develops though dude, it's a cool bass, I remember seeing it on a forum a long time ago and it's stuck in head. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='The Funk' post='52101' date='Aug 29 2007, 01:33 AM']Educate me: why is an HZ not a real EMG? 'Cos they're passive? Or 'cos they're not actually made in the EMG factory but somewhere else?[/quote] I believe the HZ pickups where originally built as OEM models for the likes of ESP, Schecter etc., but EMG have since launched them as after market pickups. I don't think there's going to be a huge difference in quality, however they are passive as you mentioned and as a result come in at a lower price point. I've seen them used on some pretty expensive basses, including a couple of £1400 Shukers, so I don't think they're going to be that crap, they're probably just provide a passive alternative to the active EMGs. That's my 2p anyway... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Chopthebass' post='46604' date='Aug 16 2007, 08:30 PM']Being a luthier myself, I have bought bits and pieces from him. He has also seen pics of my recent jazz style build (ZappBass for our very own BWer, Zzzapp) and he liked what he saw. Apart from getting comments from users, I guess he wants constructive comments from a builder. I wasn't gonna pass up his offer. I'm keen to see how the 33" scale performs on a 5-string - especially if the action is set low. Can't wait! I'm only having it for a week, so better make sure I have some gigs that week![/quote] My Shuker 6er is a 33" and the low B is fine, you'll also notice a sweetness to the higher strings too. Looking forward to hear how you get on with the bass, the WoodandTronics guys make some gorgeous instrument, I especially like the Koa topped 6 string they made recently! Cheers, Eude

Well if you're looking to go that wee, I'd definitely consider any of the little Peavey numbers. My lilttle sis has an older version of the Peavey MicroBass and I think it's great! Really nice tone, and surprisingly loud for the rated wattage, although I've found that with all Peavey stuff.

I'd check out the [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=2345100010"]Fender Bassman 100[/url] if I was you. I'm planning on buying the 12" 150 model as soon as I sell my Trace Elliot, which shouldn't take much longer, all going well. The whole Bassman range gets a cracking write up! Check out the Musician's Friend [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=98298&g=bass"]Review[/url]. Based on that review I'd be getting the 100 if I didn't need a little extra oomph. Seems Fender have really pulled the finger out since buying SWR... Cheers, Eude

Cheers for that [b]Hamster[/b]. I've put a final bump for £275 in the basschat market place, looks like I'm gonna have to try ebay, never sold anything on there before... Eude

Hey guys, I've not had any luck selling this amp on here. I've been offered £200 trade in for it, it seems a bit low, to me, any thoughts? Cheers, Eude

Hey [b]Sharkfinger[/b] Sorry I missed this post before... I'm in a similar boat to yourself, not all that big, wee hands etc. I've played 34", 35" even 36" basses but always found, at least with 35" and 36", that I get uncomfortable playing for long periods of time. I got a custom built bass last year by [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk"]Jon Shuker[/url], the one in my avatar, and I went for a 33" scale having played a 33" Fodera over in the states. I went for the 33" because, soundwise it remains similar to a 34" on the lower strings and adds a sweetness to the higher strings, almost like a jazz guitar. It also makes it a lot easier to play. I know Warwick charge extra for alternative scale lengths, but I know of a few luthiers in the UK who don't, including Mr Shuker. If you're wanting to go shorter, I'd also check out [url="http://www.birdsongguitars.com/"]Birdsong Guitars[/url], they do a 31.5" scale as standard and get rave reviews! If you're ever up in Edinburgh your more than welcome to have a go of my Shuker. Good luck, Eude

Hey Dave, firstly, that thing is stunning! I can't wait to see it built. On the logo thing, I reckon your first location, the "Top" one looks the best, it just looks a little out of place elsewhere... Eude