Bigwan

The DB750 is reputed to be quite Thunderfunk-ish, but a bit fatter (both sound-wise and physically!) so that'll maybe give you an idea of what to expect (I know you owned the Thunderfunk that Bassjamm's selling at the mo' - an it sounds GOOD!)

Solid state basically means everything that isn't valves! Having heard my Ashdown alongside an SVT3 I would say you can't really go wrong with either for what you're looking for.

The SVT3 is the SVT-PRO with a solid state power amp added Jamie. Might be a good option. Try an Ashdown though, it might be all you need.

SWR use the same principle in their interstellar overdrive preamp I believe. Always thought it was a great idea!

So you were able to wait a year for a sei but you can't wait an extra week for your Shuker? Only joking of course! That would get my goat too. The bass looks like it'll be worth the extra wait though. I plan to ferry it from Belfast to collect my Shuker when it's ready so count yourself lucky that it's only 4.5 hours each way!

Well I've gone and done it. I've just put down a deposit with Jon for a 6 string bolt-on custom. Here's the spec we've agreed:- 35" scale 24 fret 2-way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement All wenge laminated neck Birdseye fingerboard Abalone dot inlays Quilted maple head veneer (matching body finish) Jumbo frets Bone and brass laminated nut Satin finish on neck (pores filled) Red side LEDs (jaguar style rear control plate switch) Wenge body (thinned down to save weight) Quilted maple top (drop top, polyester basecoat, gloss tiger eye finish) Matching ramp (matching quilt and finish) EMG DC soapbars John east / ac preamp (questionmark over this though) black hardwear solid ABM bridge with adjustable spacing (standard 19mm spacing) Gotoh GB707 tuners It's a big step for me, in more ways than one: my first custom and my first 6 string. I've been thinking about it for a while (and tried every couple of years for the last 10 to get Jon to build me something, but 2 redundancies and an engagement ring purchase have got in the way!). Still a few things to iron out, mostly the preamp - I'd love to put an AC Wal-style preamp in this, but Alan (AC Guitars) isn't selling the preamp to the public. I'm giving this a bit more thought, and since it's about the last thing Jon needs a decision on I should have a while to ponder! Jon has quoted 12 - 20 weeks build time, but I'm taking 20 as minimum! Hoping for a finish similar to this sadowsky:

SCHWEET!!!

[quote name='OldGit' post='83210' date='Nov 3 2007, 06:07 PM']X times 1.5 I suspect [/quote] Jon says more than 12, less than 20. I'm taking the minimum to be 20 though. That way I'll hopefully be surprised rather than disappointed!

That's GORGEOUS! I'm going to get my deposit to Jon this week so hopefully in x number of weeks I'll have something approaching that to show! Health to enjoy

Egypt is mighty! We were there a few years back. Alexandria, Siwa, Luxor, Cairo, Nile cruise topped off by a stay at the Old Chataract hotel on the Nile. Fantastic time. A bit hot for me in the valley of the kings though (@44 degrees!).

Probably would - I've had a few inquiries in the past when I thought about selling it, but I'm nervous about posting it (I'm in Northern Ireland). I'm about to slap some money down with Jon Shuker for a 6 string and I'll want to pick it up in person, so there's a road-trip to be planned in the near future. I may swing by the bass merchant too and pick up a few db112s and head case for my ag500 (tweed all the way for me!)...

Looks great! Definately fancy a couple of those db cabs. Maybe Bass Merchant would take my Tech 4x12 back as a trade-in...

[quote name='Toasted' post='76964' date='Oct 20 2007, 01:47 PM']You'll be putting 750 watts into 2 x 12. I'm sure it'll be loud enough. MY DB750 absolutely slays connected to my UL310.[/quote] 3 12s... not the norm but when the amp can run down to 2 ohms why not! It'll be the dog's dangly bits I'm sure and plenty loud enough! Let us know what the db112s sound like. Would love 2 to go with my AG500. I'd have to get a head case too. All in tweed of course!

SCHAAA..WING! Very nice!

[quote name='Bassman7' post='74902' date='Oct 16 2007, 06:11 AM']Hey you guys aren't sales reps for Shuker? Ding![/quote] No but there seems to be a few for Modulus around here

[quote name='SMART' post='74581' date='Oct 15 2007, 01:46 PM']I agree, at the end of the day the instrument has to feel good to us personally and we have different sized fingers, hands, arms and...well, this all has a bearing on what we prefer and feel comfortable and then there's all those different kinds of music!! There is no perfect single the best of the best because of the subjective nature of music and making it but there is a standard of quality and finish and innovation that speaks for itself. Just some more thoughts as to a balanced and informed approach to opinions... Ciao Ian[/quote] Here, here. Well said. Exactly right. IMHO. YMMV. Etc. Etc. Having said all that i've played 2 supposedly exact same basses on the same day in different locations and had the opposite opinion of each. Who's to say why, but it's the reason I wouldn't buy a bass from this particular manufacturer without playing it first. Starts with an F...

[quote name='jakesbass' post='74440' date='Oct 15 2007, 09:36 AM']Save up and custom order an Alembic direct from the US. you will never play a better bass in your life (IMO) Jake[/quote] Play before you buy is the only way. That's Modulus and Alembic that've been recommended and I would never spend money on either of them myself... again that's just in my experience - maybe there's a modulus or alembic out there with my name on it/them, but none of the ones I've played yet have been worth tuppence of my hard earned cash!!!

[quote name='SMART' post='74207' date='Oct 14 2007, 04:37 PM']You lucky fella! They are one of the biggest groups in the USA currently and seem be picking up interest at long last. How was the bass end with Stefan on stage? Ciao Ian[/quote] Don't drink the water rocked! The bass seemed to be cranked. Very punchy sound. He seems to have cast off his Modulus basses though - didn't recognise what he was playing... Looked vaguely like an Esh but I don't think so.

[quote name='7string' post='74002' date='Oct 13 2007, 11:37 PM']Is the neck one piece, or laminates of wenge with the grain in different directions ?? (Personally, I'd go for a maple/wenge thru neck so you still have the highs from maple) How about a quilted headstock face to match the body instead of birdseye to match the neck. Sounds like it's going to be a cool looking and very flexible instrument. The ACG pre seems to amaze all who have heard it !![/quote] Last time I spoke to Jon about a custom bass (which was waylayed by a few years by an engagement ring ) he said he doesn't do one piece necks. So a multi-lam wenge neck it is (best sounding bass I've ever played is my Warwick Corvette with all wenge neck - sold my Wal as it wasn't getting used!). Was going to go all wenge (including fingerboard), but wanted to add a bit of the maple thing without changing the neck too much, and I like maple boards. I had thought about the headstock matching - and I may change my mind about that yet!