Bunion

No, it’s been shielded

I’ve seen pictures of the grey one and I think your right, but GAS is GAS, be nice to pair them up again 😎

Can’t beat a good coffin case 💥

My USA Sterling, I picked this up from @Happypants September 2022 was a long time search bass for me after I tried one in the early 90’s I preferred the overall feel and tone to the stingray but at the time I was recording with a stingray and didn’t want to upset the apple cart. Got the full works, string mutes, a beautiful Birdseye maple neck and the ceramic pickup. No matter what happens this is my fall back never sell bass. cheers Jason

So I’m now the latest keeper of the pink Rockinfreakapotamus. I’m not here to introduce the bass, I’m here to gush about Jon Shuker. I’ve never had an interest in the name, never had one of his basses on my radar but I was mistaken and wrong. Custom hardware aside (it’s got a lane Poor pickup and bad a$$ bridge.) I’m familiar with Lane Poor from other basses I’ve owned, this is a legacy not original (anyone have one to sell?) but it’s still tight, punchy and hot. That aside the build quality is superb, balance, neck and overall feel are I think probably some of the best I’ve played and many of you know the basses that have been through my grubby mitts. I do like a battered bass and I think the relic job on this is done well. If you haven’t checked out a Shuker, I think you should, I will certainly be keeping my eye on the market place. I hear rumour of the grey one that has just changed hands and I’d like to track that one down too so the pair can be reunited! @walshy I’m sure you know where it is you keep tabs on this duo. Great commission and Jon if you follow basschat you have a new customer.

There fixed it for you, your welcome

Purchased a DJ console from Ted, lovely guy, knows his stuff. Exactly as described. Regards

I’ve been playing it tonight, the action is beautiful, I’m sad it has to go but it’s a waste sat under a bed in the case

Always need a good back story!

1990’s we plugged into back line with what we had, mostly guitar cables 😯, ohm’s, never heard of them, internet comes along, now I use the correct cable and make sure my valve heads are matched to the correct cab/cabs. I never had a bad gig in the 90’s…

I’ve thought long and hard about the 63 for months, it’s a once in a lifetime bass, but for noodling at home it’s just not right. My recording days are over or I’d keep it, it’s such a nice tone, the pickups are still hot but so mellow and rich. It should be out with someone who can get the most out of it.

Maybe the placebo effect, but I can’t put it down!

So I have a 1963 precision which I love to bits, however I was concerned about taking her to gigs, not that’s its irreplaceable but I’d hate to see her sprayed Matt black and sold for £250 at cash converters if it ever got stolen. I had a Tony Franklin fretless precision a while ago, and it was a superb bass, played extremely well and the build was top notch. I just had no need for it. I’d seen the fretted model in pictures but they seem to be like rocking horse sh!t, so when I saw one pop up at Bass Bros I got myself down there sharpish. I’m playing in a psych rock band now and the precision is a great fit, but occasionally I wanted a little more growl and bite so the three way toggle switch and jazz pick up (I know this sound from the fretless) would be ideal. I wasn’t disappointed. For those that have owned/played a Franklin signature you know where I’m coming from, they easily match the stuff coming from the custom shop. For those that haven’t, I’d highly recommend you find someone who has one and try it, it will start your search. The action is low, I play in drop D and it handles it well, I was disappointed there wasn’t a dtuner on it like the fretless, but I can fix this. Anyway it has surpassed my expectations so much the 63 will be up for sale soon, this meets all my requirements.

Great bass chat member, instant payment and a brief meet up, thank you cheers 🍻