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Haha, I'll be honest aesthetically I really really don't like Shukers :ph34r: , can't really comment on their sound! Thanks for the info, I just got a confirmation of the order through from the grooveshoppe

Aaaaand I just came... Just a quick note though, this is really my first time for a custom build, so do I need to ask for build updates or will mike/grooveshoppe send them along? Also does anyone know how long it takes mike to make an instrument? I know the wait time is about a year, but how much of that is simply finishing existing orders?

That looks damn purdy Nice one! , more pics when completed?

Why thank you

Thought I'd start a little build diary for my upcoming baby . Should be here in 10-12 months! I've been saving a fair while for this and after realising I have more than enough to put a deposit down I contacted Mr. Mike to discuss wood options. I told him I was looking for a bright and growly bass, with a nice roundness in the lower mids that gives a bit of warmth to the overall sound, and he confirmed that the wood options I was looking at would help me along to that sound. I placed a deposit through the grooveshoppe as they gave me the best price and also seemed the most genuine (I got put off by the uber hard sell tactic basscentral went for ) , and now we're here today. Anyhoo! Specs! Specs: Ash Body Walnut Burl Top Ash Neck Birdseye Maple Fretboard Matching trussrod cover and headstock 21 Fret 35 inch scale The hardware and PUs are all standard MTD I'm so excited, will add pics as they arrive! This is really a dream come true

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='347458' date='Dec 6 2008, 07:43 PM'][/quote] Harry Potter plays bass...

[quote name='Josh' post='347327' date='Dec 6 2008, 04:36 PM']Definetly, man if you did live anywhere near to here you'd be welcome to try out my 635 to hear what that combo sounds like in person. Still, the next year is going to be a slow one for you, still an MTD build diary will be nice to see instead of Shukers all the time.[/quote] That's very kind of you , and the build diary never occurred to me! I'll make one when more details come in

[quote name='Josh' post='347316' date='Dec 6 2008, 04:20 PM']Did Mike give an estimated time?[/quote] I actually went through GrooveShoppe, and they are saying about 10-12 months, and Mike gave a similar time too, though he mentioned that the Bass Gallery and some other American shops had basses on order with flexible options. While it's going to suck waiting that long, being brutally honest it's probably going to work out better financially for it to take that long

Again as everyone said before it's all about taste. I prefer a new set for gigs though a completely dead set for recording...again, all personal taste and how much you use them.

535, Ash body/walnut burl top, ash neck, birdseye maple neck, matching trussrod cover and headstock, 21 frets I'm so unbelievably excited

I would go with the CL if I had to choose between the two, however the best bass tone I've ever heard through an Ampeg 810E was with an Orange AD-200B / Mk3. It sounded ball breakingly good. Either way, post pics when you get your chosen head Best of luck!

Either way, just put the deposit down on that bad boy! Can't wait, been saving for so long

Gotta be: 1) James Jamerson - I just love everything about the man 2) James Leach - Think he's extremely creative in applying techniques 3) Nathan Watts - Like his tone, just like his playing in general

Sorry mate, gotta be a no - I don't like playing over my PUs Good luck anyway

Weey! That's awesome man, well done

Nice one! Pics pics pics!

IIRC Bass Gallery in London has a couple of Americans coming in in a few months, though I have no idea about the Kingston Artists. Might be worth giving a call?

Hi there, Just wondering what an ash body and neck with a walnut burl top and a maple board would sound like? From what I understand ash and maple would produce a quite bright and growly sound, but would walnut bring to the mix? I can't really find much information on it and I'll be honest I've only been drawn to it so far based on looks alone. I know what kind of tone I'm going for here so I'd be really interested to hear what you guys think of walnut Ta'

Got to be purple - I was converted when I saw a purple Fbass on a bass store website...was gorgeous, wood grain showing through perfectly and everthing...I'll try and find a pic...

Only ever managed to make one trip down to the gallery, though I got to play with some very pretty amps and ended up buying a load of epifani stuff so I'm extremely happy . I'm trying to avoid coming back because I can't start spending money I don't have! They're awesome Can I have a discount now?

sh*te! Love Deftones, and I've always found him a cool bassist, I remember watching him in awe at my first ever gig - Deftones at Wembley Arena Best wishes to family and friends, hope he recovers quickly

I love my UL410, but tbh I did not rate the sound that an SVT3 got through it.

Keep us posted dude, like to see this work out

It might be worth giving alkaline trio's album (Agony and Irony) a listen because their bassist played a P through marshall geetar heads IIRC. Sounds good!