Lightweight Shuker PJ5 :: Just Arrived

[largo]

Well folks, it's been almost 10 months in the building but it's finally arrived. My new "lightweight" Shuker PJ5 Bass

Sorry there hasn't been many, if any build pictures but being honest I only got a few from Jon despite asking. I appreciate he's a busy man and wasn't going to hassle him too much if it meant I got my .

It's taken slightly longer as Jon Shuker had Mr JJ Burnel asking for a lightweight bass and so mine went on hold while this was done. What it did mean was, Jon then rebuilt the body on mine to match the lightweight JJB build technique.

Shuker PJ5 configuration *lightweight model* weighs in at around 7 1/2 lbs (not bad for a 5-string Jazz)
34" scale
Set neck construction
Sonic Blue Finish with matching headstock
Mint green scratch plate, although he's also given me a tort & pearl one too because he thought it might look good!
Rosewood Board with MOP inlays
Flamed maple neck with vintage tint
UV neck leds
Nordstrand PJ5 pickups
Vol + Blend + Tone with pull switch for leds

I never yet met Jon during this build process (all phone calls and emails) and yet it's exactly what I was after in terms of looks & tone. Build quality is exceptional too. And did I say it's lightweight !!!!

Here's a few pics, just to prove I actually have this.

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Just had to share.

Edited September 14, 2013 by largo

[krysh]

congrats, what a gorgeous instrument!

[mikeh]

Quite simply amazing, one of the nicest basses I've ever seen.

[Pinball]

It's a beaut, nice one.

[Musicman20]

Best Shuker I've seen.

[jimbobothy]

Really nice neck/body area, I was expecting to see a bolt on jobbie (err, didn't read the spec first!!)

Edited September 14, 2013 by jimbobothy

[Dingus]

Fabulous . I would be really interested to hear how the set- neck affects the sound , if indeed it does .

[Clarky]

Wowzer. Thats truly a work of art. Many congrats!

[Roland Rock]

Really nice - I love that 3+2 Fender style headstock that Jon does. What's the weight?

[Urban Bassman]

That's lovely Mr Largo. Jon's work is fantastic.

[Rumple]

Yum!

[Subbeh]

Drop dead gorgrous, that thing really is beautiful!!

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1379159539' post='2209256']
Best Shuker I've seen.
[/quote]

+1

[discreet]

Very nice indeed, [i]even [/i]with that unnecessary extra string.

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Mother of God...

[eude]

Very nice mate
How about a pic of your two Shukers together?...

Eude

[Kiwi]

He has a no compromise approach to the quality of joints and finishing. Nothing leaves his place unless its perfect.

[Raggy]

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1379323324' post='2211145']
He has a no compromise approach to the quality of joints and finishing. Nothing leaves his place unless its perfect.
[/quote]

+1 to that.

[monsterbassman]

thats a fab un mate