Pete1967

Mike bought an EMG PUP off me. Paid immediately via PayPal and great communications. I'd have no hesitation in dealing again. Thanks!

OK, So I thought it was time this thread was rejuvenated - now that I have two Shukers (and a third on the way) Here's my gratuitious contribution... [attachment=45969:Shukers.jpg]

Steve bought my Geddy Lee off me today - drove all the way up to my place from Nottingham, saving me a drive and shipping. A great, friendly guy to meet, have a cuppa with and sell a bass to! I know you'll enjoy it Steve - I did!

I was at Jon's today picking up the green Jazz that's on his stock page... now in my spare room.. hee hee.... Anyway Jon was working on your Explorer, and whilst I didn't get to inspect it in minute detail it did look very sweet indeed. The set neck looks an absolute peach of a job, and although I'm not much of an expert in bass builds it's didn't look far off to me.

Sorry I'm bit late to the party on this one, but just to add diversity, Tom Martin's in Banbury if it helps at all. Very Classical if that's your thing, an absolute font of knowledge. [url="http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk"]http://www.thomasmartin.co.uk[/url]

A favourite pastime of mine too... but I've just been cured of my Photoshop doodling by buying this off Jon Shuker [attachment=45134:greenjazz.JPG]

[quote name='tom1946' post='775280' date='Mar 15 2010, 02:50 PM']Yup, USA deluxe, I'm sooo tempted....[/quote] That looks very much like your lounge carpet Tom... are you sure you haven't been tempted already I've not played one of these (P's aren't really my bag), but they have a great reputation for biiiiiiig tone. I do know a guy that uses one and highly rates it. P

[quote name='Tait' post='770658' date='Mar 10 2010, 05:23 PM']personally, i'd say if you just bought it, give it a few months, and try and use the B string wherever possible, so for instance one song i love the B string on is hit me with your rythm stick, if you play the first F in the song on fret 6 of the B string, theres hardly any moving up and down the fretboard necessary. i also hate the sound of anything below the D on the B string, but on the other hand it's useful for different, easier positions with songs you could play on a 4 string. get used to the BEADG tuning before you decide anything different IMO[/quote] Staying with the standard fourths BEADG gives you lots of new fingering options (ooh err missus) and I'd also suggest trying to stick with it FWIW. Bang on with the point about Rhythm Stick - I can't think of a finer example. Turns a tough song in to a doddle(ish).

[quote name='tom1946' post='769314' date='Mar 9 2010, 03:17 PM'] Selling your Glee Pete? Couldn't part with mine....[/quote] Hey Tom... Like an impetuous fool I've bought the new green Jazz on Jon Shuker's stock page so I need to sell one to maintain harmonious relations at home...

Just checked on mine... white dot markers are set in to the black binding. If you end up missing the one you're going for I'll be putting mine up for sale in a couple of weeks!

[quote name='yorick' post='767826' date='Mar 8 2010, 12:36 PM']Definitely a Fender. Quick edit. It's a Mexican model.[/quote] Apparently a 'Cowpoke'! Mexico 1994/5 according to the SN [url="http://www.bovinehost.com/currentbasses/cowpokeP.html"]http://www.bovinehost.com/currentbasses/cowpokeP.html[/url]

I agree with Rich - the modern bow isn't designed to be tensioned by hand. For one thing Baroque bows tended to have a convex curve (where modern bows have a concave curve) and I've not seen the hand tensioning this done with modern bows. There's also a school of thought that you shouldn't touch the face of the hair with your hand because it transfers oils from the skin and can cause the bow to 'skid'. If I were you I'd use your normal technique and concentrate on the stylistic elements of playing Baroque music - slightly staccato and metronomically accurate rhythm. Listen to a recording by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHphPq4Vnzg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHphPq4Vnzg[/url]

+1 on the Jon Shuker suggestion - that's where I would go.. oh hang on... have gone... twice Utterly personal service, and he'll build pretty much anything you want to specify. I couldn't recommend a chat with him enough....