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[quote name='peted' post='321872' date='Nov 4 2008, 03:34 PM']Regarding the waiting time: At least a long build means I can pay for it in a majority of instalments. This method actually makes it far easier to pay for a custom bass than the same priced retail bass [/quote]


A point very well made!! Pete, so tell me! What's the new feature? I'm very intrigued!

I think NewTone strings are fantastic! - The guys made me a custom set of strings for my 7 string bass, tuned F# to C. The strings are amazingly zingy and stay 'new' sounding for a long while. I can't remember who I was in touch with at NewTone, but they were ALWAYS happy to help and no job seemed to difficult to sort out. Incidently, they worked on a custom F# string for me, to balance gauge, tension and tuning. It worked!

I am however endorsed by the Bass Centre now and amongst other benefits, they supply Elite strings.

[quote name='Biggsy' post='321726' date='Nov 4 2008, 12:45 PM']Where are you based Dood, I'd be happy to lend you an old firewire MOTU 828 to see how it works with your computer.. The TI chipsets are reccommended, but not necessarily required.[/quote]


Ahh Biggsy! That's very kind of you! Thanks! - I'm just up t'road in Norfolk! - As it happens, I popped in to see my mate at my local guitar shop yesterday and have leant me a [b]line6 UX2 USB interface[/b]! I'm very chuffed about that! So, I'm gonna give that a go and see how I get on. If it fails miserably, I would love to take you up on your kind offer! Definitely a beer in it!

I'll post an update in a day or so.....

[quote name='Biggsy' post='319189' date='Oct 31 2008, 04:42 PM']Yep!

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Thank you!!! Awesome!

[quote name='dr.funk' post='319247' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:08 PM']I was just going to mention that. According to Sound on Sound you really need a laptop with a texas instruments firewire chipset if you are going to run a firewire interface without hassle. Unfortunately that information is quite hard to find out.[/quote]

Hmmm... not so awesome!!! Thats me stuffed then.. looks like USB for me!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='320677' date='Nov 3 2008, 09:01 AM']being a bad back sufferer, it was the answer to his prayers![/quote]

Amen!!!

[quote name='crez5150' post='320687' date='Nov 3 2008, 09:16 AM']Once you chop you can't stop!! [/quote]

HA HA HA HA HA!!! Awesome!

[quote name='Buzz' post='320630' date='Nov 3 2008, 01:16 AM']And you've only got yourself to blame for that considering all the extra work you've given and drummed up for Mr Shuker, can't really fault him for not having time to take pictures any more.[/quote]


Yes, you are absolutely right! Jon did tell me that! ;o) -yeah, my post did come across a bit me-me-me, but wasn't intended that way! I guess the surprise will be even greater when I go to pick up my new bass not having seen it throughout the build!

I am a very proud Shuker endorser and I can't help but encourage fellow bass players to get their hands on a Shuker. I don't mind waiting really; I think Steve (crazykiwi) said that Jon is a perfectionist and wont rush a job just to get it finished, which is very true. I'd rather he was happy with his work, than just lobbing stuff out the door! - It's his reputation on the line after all and anyone who has seen his work, knows it is stunning. Stunning takes time!

The software isn't free, but I highly recommend "Anapod" [url="http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/"]http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/[/url] by red chair software.
Paying for this software is well worth it and gets round al the niggles that people have over itunes. The application is feature rich and includes some nifty time savers, such as being able to drag and drop MP3's straight to th eplayer and they are converted into iPod files on the fly... oh.. and you can drag the files straight from the player back to your PC/MAC

Creative MP3 player users have their own version of the software called 'NotMad'.. a play on the name of the ole Nomad software from creative. Same features and was pretty easy to use.

Hi,

Well, no arguements about them here... infact all I can see is benefits to playing them. A lot of bass players are realising that we don't have to have big heavy back killing stacks any more and the same goes for the instruments we play. - At the end of the day it's all down to personal taste, though it does seem that to some, the thought of a headless bass is almost as ghastly as one that has more than 4 strings! *wink*

I love the idea of getting a bass that will fit into a guitar sized case.. It's gonna make loading the car easier, right! I love the idea of turning up with a bass that looks unusual and eye catching.. Who wants to be just like everyone else? he he! I'm also really looking forward to the benefits that are offered by using headless hardware. Lightning fast string changes (which for a six string is a definite bonus!!) playability and the *that* tone I seem to hear from quality headless basses. Must be something about the zero fret and big ass nut clamp? - or is it that the strings are anchored at the nut and do not traverse further down the headstock? - Maybe thats a completely different discussion!!

These are just a few reasons why I like headless basses and I think they have a definite place in the bass players arsenal.

[quote name='G-77' post='309542' date='Oct 18 2008, 09:34 PM']I got a Motu 828 MK II , its usb & got lots of inputs, 2 xlr Mic with Phantom Power, lots out outputs & works as a Stand alone Mixer. [url="http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mkII/"]http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mkII/[/url]


The 828 MK III if firewire and has built in EQ, compression and reverb. [url="http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3"]http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3[/url]

unfortunately both more that £100.

I know a few people who use The Alesis Multimix 8 it comes as USB or Firewire, i believe the USB is more reliable
[url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/alesis-multimix-8-usb/66984"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/alesis...mix-8-usb/66984[/url]
that around £120[/quote]


I'm trying to find out if the Motu stuff supports Vista 64bit. You guys know off hand? (Sorry to derail the thread.. but its all useful info!)

Hmmm... I just found some very recent posts on the Lexicon forum that would suggest that the unit has issues, which is worrying.. Apparently there is a design fault. Lexicon, it seems forgot to add heatsinks to the power regulators.. now I'm no genius, but even *I* would fit them when building projects! So maybe leave that one and look for something else until such times that they address the problem.

Really interested in knowing if anyone has used one of these? Lexicon Omega Interface [url="http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=6"]http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=6[/url]

I'm watching this thread with interest! I bought an M-Audio firewire interface and found that it wasn't compatible with my Dell hardware.. It seems that M-Audio have a great deal of threads about hardware compatibility on their Website forum. Kinda put me off firewire and I am looking in to USB interfaces instead, so would welcome any advice from those who are using them.

I would welcome any reviews with ref to Line6, Roland/Edirol or any other 'trusted' brand.

No updates as yet... Have asked Jon for some pics.. so hanging in there! I think this build thead only has like.. one picture on it! A far cry from the original Doodle thread!

Who ever you use, make sure you can track the parcel end to end AND make sure the insurance checks out ok for the complete journey. I know it's teaching to suck eggs, but we have see what happens when couriers get careless!

One of my favourite preamps ever!

I believe that in the manual of the valve preamp'd Ampegs it actually says that overdriving the *preamp* section will make the clip LED flicker , or in some extreme cases, stay on as you force the preamp into distortion. They say it is safe to do so. The clip LED on those models monitors the preamp section, not the power amp section.

Your limiter on your amp should help to save your speakers if you are pushing the amp hard. (as long as your speakers have a suitable power rating too)

[quote name='Adee' post='318918' date='Oct 31 2008, 11:39 AM']Well thats not very helpful is it ! If we all took that view then I'm sure we would all gig with a Stagg Bass and Amp and not spend thousands on Fender, Rickenbacker, Ampeg etc

As long as you are happy lugging the extra weight and the maintenance then go for it ! I've had many a comment on my tone and I just play covers in pubs ! So striving for you sound it not all in vain I assure you. Go for it ![/quote]


I guess it isn't helpful, although I do agree with it now. I unfortunately have spent far too much money to come to that conclusion, including a whole stack of valve preamps and a very nice Ampeg SVT 2 Pro. - I guess, if you discount ALL the other differences between solid state and valve.. *and* it's the tone that you love Del', that wins you over, thaen yes, go for it!

My take on valves now, is that I feel valves are maybe dipped in Snake Oil to make them sound better than solidstate ;o) - just an opinion, a preference I guess.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='318885' date='Oct 31 2008, 11:06 AM']At the vast majority of gigs, the only person who would be able to tell the difference between valve amp distortion and a processor distortion would be you.

S.P.[/quote]


With technology being such these days, I have to agree. I always found that valve amps 'feel' different to play through though.

[quote name='Shockwave' post='316750' date='Oct 28 2008, 02:47 PM']What style headstock is the 5 string set geared for?

3/2?[/quote]

Looks like picture 7 is the keys. 3/2 with 3 on top 2 underneath on a RH bass.

I chose 'other' as both my 7 string Shuker 'Doodle' and my new 6 string headless Shuker both feature flip paint.. so my basses change colour depending on how you look at them! Looks visually stunning with a high gloss wet look lacquer!

Yes, I seem to remember some posts earlier in the year warning that a good few luthiers have or will be putting up their prices. I think you are spot on, increased costs are inevitable and in order to cover those costs, indeed they have to be passed on to the customer. It is pretty much across the board I think.. though some companies have maybe enjoyed a much higher price hike than others. I'm sure they have their reasons, whether or not it's down to higher costs in different geographic areas or the mysterious 'boutique tax' Hmmmmmm...

I've edited your thread title to make it a bit more meaningful.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='315193' date='Oct 26 2008, 04:58 PM']Here's a quick sketch I did this afternoon of what I hope the finished bass will look like:
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I absolutely love it! The shape looks great. Contempary and ergonomic. Add a C string for dan ;o)

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='314797' date='Oct 25 2008, 11:00 PM']The thing is; the seller has started about 10 different threads trying to sell or trade this rig. You can draw your own conclusions as to why. I bumped all these threads for him a week ot two back, and one of those threads actually said what he wanted for trade.

He, as in the seller, thought I was taking the piss Me As if And reported me to the mods

The thing is that EBS is really good gear, and in the time the seller has been attempting to sell this, I sold my EBS rig, with a little more effort, bought another one cos my Genz Benz was on a slow boat from China, and sold that one as well

You work it out :brow:[/quote]


John, when I contacted you to ask what's up between you and Ian and about your baiiting you did say that you would add Ian to your ignore list and leave it. As you haven't I'm upping your warnng level. Please, if you have a problem contact Ian privately from now on and not air your personal grievances publically.