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Yes I’ve heard this. It’s probably the only time I’ll get to see them live though. They have been touring very heavily for years now, can’t be easy to keep up the enthusiasm and freshness for that long. I’d rather a new album to be honest.

True enough, but the musicians will be absolutely top of the line.

Steely Dan are coming to the UK in Feb 2019. Wembley Arena, Birmingham, Dublin and Manchester. Got my tickets!

Those Everson’s are extremely attractive instruments aren’t they?

Thanks to this thread and many helpful basschatters I’ve discovered that there are so many custom builders that could build me something within budget, albeit a basic model. Trouble is, I could get a second hand NYC Sadowsky within budget or order a new NYC Satin (HMRC notwithstanding!). I’ve really given myself a lot to think about.

More very useful info thank you. My purchase is many months away yet, but already I am obsessing! Gives me plenty of time to think

Thank you so much, really useful info. I think if I do go the custom route it would probably be Shuker. If anything he is nearer to me should I want to visit.

Oo that’s looking good. Is that within my budget? Also when did you commission it?

Nope, I included Zoot in my shortlist of custom candidates

I could get a KingBass. Now that’s tempting...

Is there anyone that has played a Shuker and a Sadowsky? How do they compare?

Shuker and Alpher are currently my top choices. Wonder if bunging in a Sadowsky pre is an option...

Sweet baby Jesus that is real food for thought. Thank you.

Following on from my thread asking for advice on US super jazzes, a number or replies from that thread has changed my ideas somewhat, and I think that deserves a new thread. I was courting the idea of a used super jazz, Sadowsky, Lull, Dingwall et al possibly others such as Overwater, Mayones, all the usual suspects, which may still happen if the right bass comes along at the right time at the right price But I’ve since been seriously flirting with the idea of a British custom build. I’ve looked at Shuker, ACG and Zoot. The likes of a new Overwater are well out of my likely £2k budget. Are there any other luthiers I should look at? I do love Sei but I don’t know if they are still being made. I have a basic idea of what I want: Classic J body, simple active electronics with passive/active switching, JJ or MM J pickups, natural finish but happy with solid colour if it keeps the price down for the right bass, 5 string lined fretless, but happy with 4 for the same reason.

Sounds a bit like me. I’m convinced that my nervousness and awkwardness, not to mention the slight stammer caused by said nerves makes me seem dodgy around strangers or during a private face to face transaction.

Ok. I have been very tempted by a Shuker custom build. Talk to me. All I want is a J type with a 2 band and active/passive switch. I don’t have a solid budget yet and not in any hurry but I would estimate my max to be £2500.

Yes and no. Book of Liars is a Walter composition from his 11 Tracks of Whack solo album. He also sung Slang of Ages on the Dan studio album Everything Must Go.

I’m finding myself drawn to Alien Audio basses too... http://www.alienaudio.com/

Just visited the Pensa website.....lord god in heaven I have never seen such pretty shiny things.

He is not currently accepting orders for new builds. http://celinderworks.com/

Thank you everyone. Lots of useful information. I was worried I might rub people up the wrong way with my US only caveat, but this is based on childhood romanticism. I will definitely consider other makers, perhaps I should have a look at Dingwall too. Forgot to mention, I would be buying pre-owned, as I always do. @LeftyJ I would dearly love a Fodera. I think even pre-owned would be beyond my means though.

I think it goes back to my early playing years when I really wanted a Fender and I had this idea that the MIA ones were the ‘real’ ones. Its not just rose tinted glasses that make me want a Sad, I genuinely love their tone too I’ll certainly broaden my horizons though and have a look at Overwater, Celinder etc and definitely Goodfellow.

Despite everything I look at, I always keep coming back to Roger’s finest. I COULD get a Metro but I know I’ll still be hankering after a full-blooded NYC.

How could I forget Suhr! Didn’t Victor Bailey play one on Weather Report’s Procession album (a Pensa-Suhr?)

What would you get that’s not Fender? I’m talking classic setup - two single coils, 34”, no fancy tops. I’m saving hard for a dream bass and I am solidly set on a classic American built J type. I’m thinking Sadowsky NYC, Lull, anything that isn’t ‘factory’ built.