Noisyjon Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Hello All, Once again I'm another one keeping quiet until the first pictures came through! It all started when I got a quote from Fender for a one off Masterbuilt jazz bass...and promptly needed a lay down at the cost Through this forum I got educated about all things Shuker so contacted Jon for a comparable quote. He won! This is my proper old school cut out and paste collage of how it will roughly look: [attachment=6025:JT_Bass_Mock_Up.jpg] I'm going for a P bass spec neck on the jazz body, All black hardware (Badass 3, Hipshot HB1 tuners), Transparent white swamp ash body (no aging or relicing, that was the only picture I could find!), Flame maple neck, SD Classic stack p'ups. So this morning I got these first pictures: [attachment=6026:Shuker_neck1.jpg] [attachment=6027:Shuker_neck2.jpg] Rock and indeed Roll. What do you think? Will keep this up to date as and when there's some news, Cheers, Jon. Edited October 20, 2008 by jonthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hey Jon, cool spec! The flaming on that neck is gorgeous. Are you going for stack knobs like in your mockup? What will the controls be? Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='148255' date='Feb 28 2008, 09:43 AM']Hey Jon, cool spec! The flaming on that neck is gorgeous. Are you going for stack knobs like in your mockup? What will the controls be? Cheers, Eude[/quote] Hi Eude, Thanks for the comp's. Yes, stack knobs are going on. They are going to be vol/tone for each pickup. I'm a sucker for flame maple and Jon didn't dissapoint with that piece did he. Regards, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 thats a luvleh bittah wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Gives me a sort of Larry Graham vibe. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 A much anticipated update from Jon. It seems like forever between updates but when they come through - yowsa!!! Anyway here we have the swamp ash body with it's poly base coat done. Looking good if I don't mind saying so! [attachment=6876:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] [attachment=6877:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='jonthebass' post='163666' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:01 PM']A much anticipated update from Jon. It seems like forever between updates but when they come through - yowsa!!! Anyway here we have the swamp ash body with it's poly base coat done. Looking good if I don't mind saying so! [attachment=6876:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] [attachment=6877:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg][/quote] Do you think Jon had a base coat and photo party? Here's mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='163671' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:08 PM']Do you think Jon had a base coat and photo party? Here's mine!![/quote] I think you're right OHM! It makes me chuckle that there's always a batch of pictures popping up on here at roughly the same time from Mr.S. Makes sense though as us guys must do his head in with questions, etc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='jonthebass' post='163666' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:01 PM']A much anticipated update from Jon. It seems like forever between updates but when they come through - yowsa!!! Anyway here we have the swamp ash body with it's poly base coat done. Looking good if I don't mind saying so! [attachment=6876:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] [attachment=6877:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg][/quote] Looking good mate! I love the slightly tweaked J Bass shape that Jon does, can't wait to get some pics of mine once it gets underway... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I got my pics through as well! Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='Mike' post='163867' date='Mar 26 2008, 04:07 PM']I got my pics through as well! Good stuff.[/quote] Have you put 'em up yet Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Looking good. Nice to see someone bucking the trend with a P neck on a Jazz - its normally the other way round. I see you are in West London - did you get a quote from the West London builder as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednaplate Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='jonthebass' post='163666' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:01 PM']A much anticipated update from Jon. It seems like forever between updates but when they come through - yowsa!!! Anyway here we have the swamp ash body with it's poly base coat done. Looking good if I don't mind saying so! [attachment=6876:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg] [attachment=6877:Shuker_B...npainted.jpg][/quote] Beautiful graining. It seems a shame to cover it with paint to be honest but either way his work is certainly very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='163874' date='Mar 26 2008, 04:15 PM']Looking good. Nice to see someone bucking the trend with a P neck on a Jazz - its normally the other way round. I see you are in West London - did you get a quote from the West London builder as well?[/quote] Hi Bass_Ferret, I love my P's so thought why not! Who is the West London builder you refer to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='ednaplate' post='163876' date='Mar 26 2008, 04:17 PM']Beautiful graining. It seems a shame to cover it with paint to be honest but either way his work is certainly very impressive.[/quote] Hi ednaplate, That's why I've gone for the trans-white finish so that the grain is still partially visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='jonthebass' post='163894' date='Mar 26 2008, 04:35 PM']Hi Bass_Ferret, I love my P's so thought why not! Who is the West London builder you refer to?[/quote] [url="http://www.seibass.com/"]Sei bass[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='163917' date='Mar 26 2008, 04:59 PM'][url="http://www.seibass.com/"]Sei bass[/url][/quote] No I didn't get a quote from them. The rough price guide on the website scared me off! Nice guys and basses though and the work they done on my P is flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 The prices on the Sei website are the prices you pay. OK, it's expensive but it does enable potential customers to price up their instrument. Every Sei owner gets treated the same, when your spec has been discussed and you have everything you want (and every you don't need) it gets clearly filled out on a price list form. You then get a copy, Sei HQ keeps a copy and that's used as your order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) So, Another few pictures for you all to see... I am pleased it's looking so good. Can't wait to get my hands on it and play it through the big amp!!! Jon did say that some of the grain effect has been lost with the flash but assures me it is looking more pronounced. [attachment=8540:Bass2.jpg] [attachment=8541:Bass3.jpg] And the neck is flaming good too [attachment=8539:Bass1.jpg] Until the next time, Cheers Edited May 8, 2008 by jonthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 that neck is fantastic! love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Nice work that man! The bass is looking great! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 So, It's been a while and there was a fair amount of time when there was no word from Mr. Shuker (workshop move, etc) I spoke with him a few times via e-mail but not much more. Then not long ago I received these: [attachment=14998:FullFront.jpg] [attachment=14990:BodyFront.jpg] [attachment=14991:Bridge_Pups.jpg] [attachment=14992:HeadstockFront.jpg] This REALLY got me going I couldn't wait to collect her... So today I did! Got to have a good chat with Jon and have a look at his workshop and try out some of his other wonderful instruments. I've not long been back but here's a few tasters for you Folks, Enjoy: [attachment=14993:BodyFrontFlash.jpg] [attachment=14994:BodyFrontOnlyFlash.jpg] [attachment=14995:BodyHwareNoFlash.jpg] [attachment=14996:FullBackNoFlash.jpg] [attachment=14997:Headstoc...ontFlash.jpg] For the eagle eyed among you - Apparently the E string was too short ( ) to go through the body so is through the bridge, until it needs replacing. It's been a long wait, but it's here at last. Will get more pictures and a review on here within time, Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That's gorgeous mate! Congratulations! How's it sound? Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Cheers Eude! It sounds immense! In all seriousness it is bright and punchy as you would expect a swamp asn 'n' Maple Jazz to be. Those SD Classic Stacks are the nuts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Stunning! You can tell just by looking at it that it plays like butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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