CHARLIE-BROWNE Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Hi all I am a rhythm guitarist and last year dipped my toe into the bass scene as fancied a crossover opportunity - I have enjoyed it but now find myself back in the rhythm guitarist slot in the band line up - as such I am not playing 'da bass' these days so tentatively wondering whether I should keep hold of the basses I have. One is a Fender Plyte in mint condition which,as a female is probably more suitable for me (if not such a good quality instrument admittedly) so I think I will hang on to that. The other is this Shuker bass that I bought last year from a really helpful, nice, knowledegable player who was having another Shuker built so found this one surplus to requirements It is almost mint with just a little pick guard swirling and pick marking; I can hardly find a mark anywhere else Best to take a look at the pics....... Its nice isnt it!? I am wondering what its worth and am not desparate to sell; however I AM a realist and know a) how much these are to buy new and that folk are a little cashstrapped these days so am prepared to be sensible but not in a desparate kind of way as I know these are sought after instruments Anyway Enough from me - here she is.... any other info give me a holler! or any offers then reply here or PM me whichever you prefer! Edited August 22, 2011 by CHARLIE-BROWNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That is lovely, looks in great condition as well. First Shuker Jazz I've seen pop up here. You'll need to state a price though as in line with forum rules. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 that is stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondpot Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote name='LukeFRC' post='1347391' date='Aug 21 2011, 07:11 PM']that is stunning[/quote] Nice. How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I've played this bass and confirm its a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLIE-BROWNE Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1347552' date='Aug 21 2011, 09:24 PM']I've played this bass and confirm its a beaut![/quote] thanks for the plaudit! Here is some more tech spec from an email I have found from the original and first owner>>>>>>>>>> Hi I found the original spec, which is below detailed below it doesn't mention the Villex boost gizmo. The Lowinder pickups are on his web site, they are the Fat Jazz type,I believe Lowinder are an off shoot of Bare knuckle pick ups, who are an English company down Devon way I think, he is a distributor, they are certainly very punchy. Shuker Spec. from his email 4 string J bass 34" scale 20 fret maple neck maple board black block inlays black side dots medium frets polyurethane lacquer two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement bone nut gotoh tuners swamp ash body polyester basecoat gloss topcoat black scratchplate Lowwinder pickups chrome hardware gotoh bridge .................................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcastillian Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Would you like to give a rough idea of where you live ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 amazing looking bass any idea on price and your location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLIE-BROWNE Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 [ Hi all Lots of requests via PM and on here for a price and whereabouts in the world I am so........ I am in North East Lincolnshire not a million miles away from Grimsby so can get to various service stations in Doncaster Leeds Sheffield Hull and so forth with ease Price wise I am thinking of pitching at £799 and see where we go from there - new Shukers in this style are between £1400-£1600 and there is one on the site at present for £2500 I may just may consider a 6 string trade but it would have to be a nice one and a good deal as I need some cash out of the deal or there is no point selling it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You are right near me! I am in GY/Clee area...small world! I am quite tempted to take a look at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 it's posts like this that make me realise the lovely old 6 string electric i have sat in my parent's loft needs to be brought up north, cleaned up and swapped into a bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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