Mike Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) [b]New pics - see last post![/b] Finally, after selling a whole HEAP of stuff, I've just put down a big old deposit on a new Shuker build! It's a four string jazz bass. Here are the specs: 4 string J bass 34" scale 22 frets rock maple slab neck, fender style + headstock (neck will be same width and specs as my 1975 Jazz Bass) 60s/70s carve headstock veneer to match body top, sprayed in transparent blue too two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement Birdseye Maple fretboard medium frets Blue Led side dots, mini toggle switching. Black face dots (6mm) brass, adjustable nut laquered black. satin finish on neck white ash body 5A Flame maple top. Transparent blue finish. wetlook gloss topcoat. black hardware individual bridge units hipshot tuners (elephant ears) rubber knobs (Like 4-94 laklands) recessed neck bolts nordstrand fat stacks [url="http://www.bestbassgear.com/nordstrand-pickups.htm"]http://www.bestbassgear.com/nordstrand-pickups.htm[/url] shuker preamp, 3 band, internal mid freq control and gain adjust (1 - 4.5x), 18v quick access battery compartments side output jack Knobs: Volume, Blend, Bass, Mid, Treble Switches: Active/OFF/Passive, LEDS on/off, Coil tap. I have mocked up a Sadowsky I found with pretty much how I want it. Can't wait !! Regards Mike Edited October 19, 2007 by Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 First update: Body is cut. No pics yet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='1491' date='May 18 2007, 03:38 PM']First update: Body is cut. No pics yet though![/quote] Good to see it's rolling along -- and has made the jump to the new site. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Wow, this looks like a bit of class! Will be interesting to see how it comes together over the next few weeks! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks guys! I'll keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Have you noticed that your 'Views' count isn't working? It's still on zero despite four posts. Bizarre ... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'll be watching this with the utmost interest. Looks like it's going to be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='1530' date='May 18 2007, 04:10 PM']I'll be watching this with the utmost interest. Looks like it's going to be amazing.[/quote] me to, theres nothing like a good build thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobius Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sounds like a sweet bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 /Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Hope you've managed to get some updates, Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I'll be taking some pics of Mike's on Saturday when I go to Sheffield to start mine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi Tinman Can you ask Jon about my "sparkly" bass when you're their too. He'll know the one your talking about ! No pics yet, but when I do i'll start my own build thread. Cheers Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 [quote name='largo' post='5736' date='May 24 2007, 01:45 PM']Hi Tinman Can you ask Jon about my "sparkly" bass when you're their too. He'll know the one your talking about ! No pics yet, but when I do i'll start my own build thread. Cheers Stephen[/quote] Will do mate Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Is this your 'bathroom' Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='1487' date='May 18 2007, 03:36 PM']I have mocked up a Sadowsky I found with pretty much how I want it. [/quote] where did you find this shadowsky? I WANT ONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Sweet isn't it Edward? Paul - no, there genuinely is a bathroom! The shuker is nearly paid for. I'm onto the bathroom now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I LOVE all these Shuker threads!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikyhedgehog Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Woooooooooooo for 4 string Shukers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 yay indeed!, however the 5, 6 and 7 stringers aint to bad either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Everyone is going Shuker mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 well i have heard jon has 13 builds on at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Blimey, busy, busy chap - Glad I got mine done nice and early! He does make some lush stuff - I think his website could do with an update as he's got some really spectacular basses out recently (especially yours Bassmonster!), though the poor bugger doesn't have enough time as it is! Keeping very close tabs on this build, I'm not sure how responsible I am for Mike going to Jon after he played the Jazz 5 I had a while back! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 [quote name='RichBowman' post='9957' date='May 31 2007, 03:33 PM']Blimey, busy, busy chap - Glad I got mine done nice and early! He does make some lush stuff - I think his website could do with an update as he's got some really spectacular basses out recently (especially yours Bassmonster!), though the poor bugger doesn't have enough time as it is! Keeping very close tabs on this build, I'm not sure how responsible I am for Mike going to Jon after he played the Jazz 5 I had a while back! Rich[/quote] thanks rich , Jon did say to me recently that he was going to update his site soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Mr Bowman, you were one of the main culprits! And your SC just sent me over the edge! I've emailed Jon for any info today. Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='10581' date='Jun 1 2007, 02:51 PM']Mr Bowman, you were one of the main culprits! And your SC just sent me over the edge! I've emailed Jon for any info today. Regards Mike[/quote] Mike I was gutted not to be able to get the pics I promised, he told me that he had yours at home and would be in touch. He also told me that to get any photos from him, you would have to keep nagging at him. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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