eude Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) Well I've just done gone and put down the deposit on my next Shuker Bass. I wanted something a lot more understated than my lovely 6 string Single Cut and something that can provide a very different sonic palette. The 6 string does modern, massive and aggressive very well, but I can't really get a nice traditional Jazz Bass tone. Also in my band, I'm not really using all 6 strings to their full extent so could get away with a 4 string with occasional detuning of the E string to D. I've gone for the 33" scale again too, as weirdly, 34" basses feel a bit big now! I reckon this is one Shuker that [b]bass_ferret[/b] will approve of... Anyway, here goes with the spec... [b]4 string J Bass[/b] NECK >> 33" scale 5 piece mahogany/wenge laminated neck Slim profile, just like a regular Jazz Bass Rosewood board 22 Medium frets Two way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement White side dots only Maple headstock veneer, sprayed black Brass nut Satin finish on neck (gloss headstock) Shuker version of Fender style headstock i.e. 4 in line String tree (possibly a bar one across all 4 strings to keep consistent break angle on all 4 strings) BODY >> Downsized J Bass shape (like Mike's recent J Bass) Black walnut body Polyester base coat Black polyurethane wet look gloss Slab finish (with slight radius on top but larger radius on rear like on my Single-Cut) Rear Routed as the body won't have a scratch plate or a control plate Control layout yet to be determined GUBBINS >> Black hardware Individual bridge units Standard Shuker Gotoh GB7 tuners (4 in line) Sadowsky Style knobs (if we can get hold of them) Side mounted jack EMG JV pickups and electronics vol /vol /tone Very very excited about this! It's fairly simple so hopefully I'll have it for some of our summer gigs! Any thoughts, comments, questions? Cheers, Eude Edited December 26, 2008 by eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='155397' date='Mar 11 2008, 04:33 PM']Well I've just done gone and put down the deposit on my next Shuker Bass. ... Very very excited about this! It's fairly simple so hopefully I'll have it for some of our summer gigs! Any thoughts, comments, questions? Cheers, Eude[/quote] Yes, tell me about 33" scale and how it affects the sound and string tension? Do they move around more? I thought I was satisfied with the guitars I have but this guy's reputation has got me curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='bremen' post='155405' date='Mar 11 2008, 04:40 PM']Yes, tell me about 33" scale and how it affects the sound and string tension? Do they move around more?[/quote] Hey bud, The 33" scale... I don't really notice much difference, to be honest, in tension, which I imagine is down to the luthier involved in the manufacture of the bass. It is probably slightly softer, however, I just upped my string gauges from 130-100-80-60-40-30 to 130-105-85-65-45-35 but moved to DR Sunbeams which are a bit softer than regular strings. I chose that scale length to just make things that little bit more comfortable, as I ain't the biggest guy in the world. One thing that is a bit different though, is the upper register of the bass on the higher strings sounds, at least to my ear, a bit sweeter, with the right touch it kinda swells a little bit like a fretless. Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Ah finally this appears, looking forward to seeing how this one goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ooooh, sounds good. looking forward to this being finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 " Hello? Is that Shukerolicks anonymous?" A "pocket jazz" sounds like a very good idea. I'm sure it will be a stonkin'ly brilliant bass as ever with Jon's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='155397' date='Mar 11 2008, 04:33 PM']I reckon this is one Shuker that [b]bass_ferret[/b] will approve of... Eude[/quote] Sure do. I like quite a lot of his basses to be honest - even Dood's; it's the only 7 string single cut I can bear to look at Si's P5 is pretty cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Cheers Guys, I'm really looking forward to this one, well as I would with any custom bass I 'spose... I guess you're right Si, it will kinda be a "pocket jazz" Hadn't thought of it like that, the aim is to create something very light though, but with a lot of low and warm mids, hence the Walnut body and the use of Mahogany in the neck. Basically it's gonna be very similar in shape to this (Mike's recent J Bass) >> [attachment=6358:shuker.jpg] With the vibe of this (i.e the slab top and the all black everything) >> [attachment=6359:valenti.jpg] Work's not even started and the wait is already agonising, and yes this is Shukerholics Anonymous... I'm gonna have to get one of those Shuker T-Shirts I reckon too Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Another "none-more-black" bass! Hooray! Sounds lovely, can't wait to see this one develop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 All sounds very cool. Now all you have to do is wait..... I've played one bass with a 33" scale and it was hardly noticable against a 34". Wondered why I could get around it so quickly. I thought I was really playing well until someone told me it's scale length was shorter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Tiny update. The body is all shaped and being basecoated, should get a picture at le weekend. It'll be all black and shiny next week, hopefully. Then on to the neck! Pics as soon as I get 'em Getting excited and everything seems to be on schedule too, 'spose it's a pretty simple build compared to some of the more boutique basses coming out of Jon's work shop at the moment Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'll still try and get a couple pics for you when I'm up there - Jon's finishing date for my build just keeps slipping, so I ain't been to pick it up yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='204130' date='May 22 2008, 10:48 AM']I'll still try and get a couple pics for you when I'm up there - Jon's finishing date for my build just keeps slipping, so I ain't been to pick it up yet [/quote] Awesome bud, most appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='204079' date='May 22 2008, 09:24 AM']Tiny update. The body is all shaped and being basecoated, should get a picture at le weekend. It'll be all black and shiny next week, hopefully. Then on to the neck! Pics as soon as I get 'em Getting excited and everything seems to be on schedule too, 'spose it's a pretty simple build compared to some of the more boutique basses coming out of Jon's work shop at the moment Cheers, Eude[/quote] good stuff Eude "everything seems to be on schedule" that's got to be a first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hey guys, got some pics Here's the body shaped, polyestered and flatted out. [attachment=8971:Picture_510.jpg] [attachment=8972:Picture_511.jpg] It's getting sprayed black this morning too Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Nice one, good to see some pics, when i spoke to Jon he said he had a whole load of spraying to do, looking forward to seeing more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Nice one and I can highly recommend the EMG JV's. I've put a set in my Jap Jazz and it was transformed. How are you having the tone control set? I replaced the supplied cap with a big orange Sprague, as the EMG one made absolutely no difference in tone. Mmmmm, gassin' for a black bass now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Great design. I looked at the Shuker site last night and my wallet needed CPR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='205935' date='May 25 2008, 01:04 PM']Nice one and I can highly recommend the EMG JV's. I've put a set in my Jap Jazz and it was transformed. How are you having the tone control set? I replaced the supplied cap with a big orange Sprague, as the EMG one made absolutely no difference in tone. Mmmmm, gassin' for a black bass now. [/quote] Nice one Steve, I'm really excited about them. Really wanted something that sounded quite different from the EMG DCs in my 6 string, for a bit of vintage variety I hadn't thought about changing the control set up, was just gonna go with the stock stuff, I'll maybe talk to Jon about other options then... I have an EMG DC with the stock vol/tone setup on a bass I built myself and I never found a problem with it, however I always run it wide open I do want to keep it simple though, vol/vol/tone (probably) as I might fancy swapping back to passive at some point. Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='lee4' post='205952' date='May 25 2008, 01:27 PM']Great design. I looked at the Shuker site last night and my wallet needed CPR![/quote] I know what you mean, it's scary, I'm already planning my 3rd one at the moment! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 OK guys, more pics, as Jon promised It's all black now, just the neck to go now. [attachment=9002:DSCN4686.jpg] [attachment=9003:DSCN4687.jpg] I think I've just done a little wee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 oooooo looking good eude!, how long until its finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote name='Bassmonster' post='206249' date='May 25 2008, 10:52 PM']oooooo looking good eude!, how long until its finished?[/quote] Hey man, thanks I don't have an ETA as yet, but it's been a little over 2 months since I put the deposit down. Jon said it'd take less than 4 months, as it's a real simple build, but I thought it'd be safer to take that as, "it'll take about 4 months". As far as I know, he's not started the neck yet, I think he did the body first on this to coincide the spraying with all the other jobs he's got on you see. I'm not gonna push Jon for a delivery date, at least I'm trying not too, as I know he's uber-busy and I'm not in a crazy rush for the bass, however if I could have it tomorrow I'd be stupid happy! How about you, you got an ETA yet on yours? Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='206357' date='May 26 2008, 09:25 AM']Hey man, thanks I don't have an ETA as yet, but it's been a little over 2 months since I put the deposit down. Jon said it'd take less than 4 months, as it's a real simple build, but I thought it'd be safer to take that as, "it'll take about 4 months". As far as I know, he's not started the neck yet, I think he did the body first on this to coincide the spraying with all the other jobs he's got on you see. I'm not gonna push Jon for a delivery date, at least I'm trying not too, as I know he's uber-busy and I'm not in a crazy rush for the bass, however if I could have it tomorrow I'd be stupid happy! How about you, you got an ETA yet on yours? Cheers, Eude[/quote] Na same here no ETA but it looks like its on course for Jon's Orig estimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Can't go wrong with black, goes with any outfit you care to wear. [quote name='eude' post='206117' date='May 25 2008, 07:28 PM']I think I've just done a little wee...[/quote] I hate to think what you're going to be like when you see the finished article !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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