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Sorry for the delay in updating the thread. The bass finally arrived in mid December and it has taken me this long to put it down and get to a keyboard.
Here are a few pictures and there are more pictures with a full review of the bass on my blog
(http://tiernangodel.co.uk/shuker-jazz-bass/)
It is another stunning example of Mr Shukers workmanship and it plays fantastically!!
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Very nice mate...I'll bet you can't put it down!!
I hope it's everything you wanted
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So...I just had a chat with Jon and it looks like I should receive the bass by Thursday this week
Here's a cheeky picture he sent as a taster and to check some final details.
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If I said I am excited it's probably an understatement in the extreme!! -
Great job Dude!!! I love the whole bass - from conception to the finished bass!! That Lion scratch-plate is particularly special
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I've been watching the progress on this and can't wait to see it all come together!!
The rotary control is really interesting...Are you having one control switching from Off-parallel-Series-single coil that effects both pickups?
I had wanted to put a switch in my build like this but went with the 'both pickups Parallel-both pickups Single Coil' switch in the end.
Maybe I could get it rewired at some point...
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Thanks guys...Just added a new close-up picture showing back of the neck...
I'd not thought of the similarity to the SR5...I put together my favorite aspects of each Shuker I owned and then added a few extra things...this was the result. Fingers crossed it turns out as well as I hope!! -
Having had two previous basses built by Mr Shuker, I wanted to use the experience and knowledge I had gained from the previous builds to spec up my ultimate bass.
The previous basses have been a Shuker series II which I have now sold (Here's a link to the build diary - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/31473-yes-its-another-shuker/page__hl__shuker"]http://basschat.co.u...age__hl__shuker[/url]) and my current number 1 bass, a set-neck Single-Cut bass (no build diary for this one unfortunately!).
My reasons for ordering this bass are varied but primarily I wanted to have a bass of the same caliber as my SC bass in the form of a jazz bass.
The spec on the new bass is here -
5 string custom jazz
34" scale
24 frets
17.5mm spacing at bridge
nut width 45mm
neck depth at 1st fret 20.5mm
12th 22.5mm
3 piece wenge - deep set neck
macassar ebony board
two way truss rod
carbon fibre reinforcement
MOP side dots
small frets
brass nut
white headstock finish
black shuker sig
headstock 1, 4+1 with string trees
Hipshot Ultra light tuners
neck lacquer so the grain of the wood can still be felt
j bass custom shape, deeper cutaway, extended horn
ash body, multi chambered upper bout
polyester bisect
Olympic white colour nitro finish
satin topcoat
1 x Tort [b]&[/b] 1 x Black s/plate (to be fitted first)
chrome hardware
rear rout control cavity
hipshot A style bridge
removable ramp – Black Ebony
Kent Armstrong pickups - Dualcoils (with a radius) – Parallel / Single coil switch (With the wiring done so as to allow a switch to Series / Single coil if desired)
60' spacing (bridge pickup 1/2" nearer neck)
John East pre, U retro
BLI001 – Jon East battery life indicator
side jack
The bass was ordered mid September last year and I'm expecting it to be finished any day now so I thought I'd share the spec and various pictures with the Basschat community.
Neck pictures -
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Body Picture -
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Neck set into body -
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Pickups -
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Hardware -
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[attachment=146704:Hipshot_Ultralite_Bass_Tuner_with_Fender-style_Knob_sm.jpg]
That's it for the moment...I haven't received any further pictures from Jon and I'm quite looking forward to the surprise when I open the case. With any luck I'll get an email from him in the next few days and I can add some pictures of the finished bass. I'll update with any further developments..! -
OOoo...It's getting closer!! I'm looking forward to seeing them...He's about 3 hours off finishing a jazz for me and I really can't wait.
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These basses are absolutely fantastic....another fine example of Jon's handiwork.
Good luck with the sale -
This is looking great...My set neck SC Shuker has become my number 1 bass for almost every gig.
I'm pretty sure you'll love it. It'll be interesting to see this one 'come to life' -
And....SOLD!!!
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Money transfer in progress...sorry guys, looks like it's gone. I'll confirm when the funds have arrived and it has left these shores..!!
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On Hold...Sale pending!!! Looks like it going to Paris....
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Sunny Sunday bump...more information requested via PM so here it is for everyone else too:
Neck at the nut 45mm; at the 12th fret 65mm; at the 24th fret 74mm
The body at its widest point (across the back pickup) is 325mm.
The Schaller bridge is 3-way adjustable and the neck can accommodate a string spacing of 18mm and go narrower than the current setting of 17.5mm.
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And replied..!
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The burl is amazing to see in real life too!!
Bank holiday bump... Any reasonable offers...? -
If I didn't have another bass on the way, I'd be all over this! Great bass and an amazing price!!
Good luck with the sale -
Bump...I had another play of this yesterday and am still floored by the finish, action and overall playability and sound of this bass. Such a shame to have this in a case, not being played!!! It's crying out to be loved by one of you luck player...
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Post-teaching bump...!! Weight added to the specs in first post!!!
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Saturday night Pre-gig bump!! Shame to have this beauty sitting at home...
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Bump...2000+ views and no real contenders...? This is a whole lotta bass for the money!!!
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I'm not in the 'Kidney market' but I'm sure one would buy a Shuker or two....and this could be one of them
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Thanks for the comments guys I've had a few offers of trades but nothing I 'm going for. I really want a cash / bank transfer sale. This really is a stunning example of Jon's handiwork..such a great player and if you ask me, it's a bargin (I guess I would say that but it really is!!)
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'Should probably be out in the sun whilst it's here' type bump Anyone...?
Shuker Mega thread
in Gear Gallery
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Hey guys,
Here are a few of my Shukers, a Jazz (2013) and an SC (2011)
[attachment=156052:Shuker Jazz - Front A.jpg]
[attachment=156053:Shuker Jazz - Back.jpg]
More details on this one here - [url="http://tiernangodel.co.uk/shuker-jazz-bass/"]http://tiernangodel....uker-jazz-bass/[/url]
and a the build diary here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220403-shuker-set-neck-jazz-bass-build/"]http://basschat.co.u...azz-bass-build/[/url]
[attachment=156054:Shuker number 2.JPG]
...And here's one I used to own but sold
[attachment=156055:Shuker 1.1.jpg]