basscki Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Yet another one from Mr Shuker. Apologies for the photo quality, they don't do the finish justice but are probably a fair reflection on my photography capabilities. The spec is: 5 string bolt on neck Standard Shuker body shape with thinner body (36mm) Kingwood top with black veneer Headless with chrome ABM hardware 34" scale 24 frets 5 piece laminated neck (maple/ black sycamore pinstripes) Birds eye maple fretboard Two way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement White ash body Delano SBC pickups Shuker 3 band preamp Switches are: Active/active bypass (if the PP3s go in a hurry) Both pickups humbucking/both single coil/bridge humbucking + neck single coil [attachment=6057:P1020337.JPG] [attachment=6058:P1020338.JPG] Sounds better than it looks and that's saying something. From order to delivery took about 5 months but that was over Christmas and I dithered on some of the spec so I felt that was reasonable turnaround. Got pictures fairly regularly during the build process although nothing prepares you for the finished product and while Jon clearly doesn't keep his hand hovering over the phone I found him to be as contactable as needed given you want him actually building the thing and not doing photoshoots. I'll post some photos taken in daylight when I get a chance. I must get back to my drooling now... Edited February 29, 2008 by basscki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Holy cr@p!! you kept that one quiet!!!! More pictures!!!! Absolutely fantastic! - I'm loving the Shuker headless basses that are coming up now.. I know 100% for sure that I made the right choice now! Johngh's headless 6 was a clincher, so very nice. I think I have typed enough exclaimation marks now. Congrats on a super bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Beautiful bass, I love the top on it, welcome to the Shuker headless club ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Not really a build diary! But looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscki Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I meant to put it in the porn section but didn't realise it would end up here. If an admin person could move the post or tell me how I can? I was always dreadful at keeping diaries plus looking at the raw materials uinder selection and being worked is a bit like watching a butterfly pupa develop. It looks beautiful when it emerges but the shots of necks being glued etc along the way are a bit underwhelming. Even the wood for the top was a bit of a gamble as I wasn't sure how the finished article would look. It has a really beautiful detailed grain. I'll try and do some decent pics. Also the quality of build and finish surpassed my expectations. But then you Shuker owners out there already know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 All done .. move to the porn section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Absolutely gorgeous mate! Love the Kingwood top. You kept this one quiet eh? Congrats, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 booty-full!!! another fantastic addition to the Shuker crop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Nice one - looks great and sure it sounds superb too My next bass is going to have a birds eye maple board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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