Higgie Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Finally caved. I love my 4 string Shuker Jazz so much, that I've sorted out a 5 string version to be built. I've asked Jon to keep everything as close as possible to the 4 string, just with the obvious adjustments that need to be made for the extra string. Here's the specs: [b]5 string J bass classic 34" scale 21 frets 45 mm nut width 18mm string spacing 20.5mm neck depth at 1st fret 22,5mm at 12th maple neck maple board two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement medium frets black f/board dots (standard layout) black 2mm side dots satin neck lacquer (vintage tint) bone nut Normal wind tuners - gotoh alder body (traditional shape) polyester basecoat Olympic White colour coat villex 5 string J pickups vol, balance, mid, treble cut Brown Tortoiseshell pickguard Chrome control plate with black knobs chrome hardware gotoh 5 string bridge[/b] Always wanted a nice 5 string Jazz (had a couple of DJ5's and while they were great instruments, they just didn't work for me) and so I reasoned the best thing to do would be to get the builder of the 4 string Jazz I have that I love so much to build me a 5 string version! I struggled to decide on the finish/pickguard combo, but I think white/tort will go nicely with the maple fingerboard All going to plan this should be underway in the next couple of months! Edited June 7, 2012 by Higgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Spending that cruiseship money I see Sounds great though man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Yeah I got another one off the back of the first one, so I figured why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 This is essentially what I did (albeit 'off the shelf'), loved my Fender J so much, I bought the exact same 5 string version. It works lol. Looking forward to seeing this! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Congrats Higgie! I love the look of your other Shuker Jazz. This one is going to be pretty damn tasty too, I am sure! Jon is up there with the very best. I reckon he's UK's finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thanks guys! I can't wait! I'll get Jon to keep me updated with pics and will post them up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Good to see you've taken the plunge. Anything to do with my cajoling at The Crown gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah after playing yours I just thought, if this guy is capable of making a 6 string fanned fret as comfortable as this, he's the guy to build me a 5 string J Obviously they are worlds apart, but everything of his I have seen/played has been absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1339686706' post='1692720'] Yeah after playing yours I just thought, if this guy is capable of making a 6 string fanned fret as comfortable as this, he's the guy to build me a 5 string J Obviously they are worlds apart, but everything of his I have seen/played has been absolutely stunning. [/quote] + 1 million. On top of his incredible luthiery skills, his eye and attention to making sure the smallest details are perfect certainly sets him out from the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Ok so we are finally under way! Just put my deposit down, and so the work will begin ASAP...I will post pics of the progress as I receive them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Just had an update from Mr Shuker - The body is done and routed, and the basecoat has been sprayed and flatted. Next job will be spraying the Olympic white! The neck has been sawn and routed for the truss rod and carbon fibre channels. Fretboard still needs to be made and glued. Pictures of the body before the Olympic White goes on should be with me soon! Edited October 19, 2012 by Higgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Im currently cruising round the Caribbean but had a nice little Xmas pressie from Mr Shuker - the neck is done! Can't post pics from my iPhone but next time I can get wifi with my MacBook I'll post them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 As promised... [IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/IMG_0832_zpsbdfc551c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/IMG_0834_zps2f5ea39b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/IMG_0833_zps4b40a8a0.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Very nice. My second Shuker should be ready in 4 weeks. Bet you can't wait for it to be finished. It's worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm constantly checking my emails for any updates any chance I get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1357582983' post='1924873'] As promised... [/quote] Fantastic [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1357585190' post='1924933'] Very nice. My second Shuker should be ready in 4 weeks. Bet you can't wait for it to be finished. It's worth the wait. [/quote] What you having built mate? (sorry for derailing the thread...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1357589101' post='1925035'] Fantastic What you having built mate? (sorry for derailing the thread...) [/quote] It's a 6 string fretted one like this with a Delano pickup and 3 band EQ. http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/artist.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1357587645' post='1924991'] I'm constantly checking my emails for any updates any chance I get [/quote] I know what you mean, every time I see an email from Jon my heart skips a beat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1357589474' post='1925045'] It's a 6 string fretted one like this with a Delano pickup and 3 band EQ. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/artist.html"]http://www.shukergui....uk/artist.html[/url] [/quote] Very nice! Make sure and share some pics when it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 The bass should hopefully be ready by April...I'm counting down the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Chocolate Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Exciting times! I presume that's this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I would hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 april 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Mmmmm...tortoise shell on white...tasty! Followed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ok, so I go back on board the ship on the 7th of April, Jon has assured me the bass will be ready by then...So tantalising waiting for the email saying "It's Ready!", but should be this week I hope!! Hopefully should be getting some pics to whet my appetite too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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