eude Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1106395' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:34 PM']here we go ![/quote] Very nice dude, is it a bolt-on? Any chances of some pics of it from the back too? Does this make me sound like a pervert?... Quote
cocco Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Yeah she's a bolt on, the one from Jons stock page. I'll get some more pics up later for now on the subject of spec, she's a mahogany body with a burr imbuya facing, sycamore veneered neck with maple fingerboard, 26 frets. Shuker 3 band eq and vol and pan pots, Delano pvmc pickups and ABM bridge/tuning units. It's the first modern design I've had and i love it! The playability leaves nothing at all to be desired, it's feather light and the neck is fast without being too thin. I just can't believe it was already built like this and it's perfect for me. The body is slim and overall length wise it's a head stock shorter than my short scale hofner club bass but still 34" scale Quote
chilievans Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I've never really liked the look of a headless bass but that truly is something special. I bagsy first dibs if you ever fancy a change Quote
Dood Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Some lil Shuker vids . I've posted them elsewhere - but thought I'd plonk them on the Shuker thread too! My Shuker 7 string tuned to F#. I really like the two hand tapped bass line in this - it just rolls! My band 'Real' released an album and this was a track off it. LickLibrary.com intro video... This track, again from the album... bit of sweep tapping and other 'tasteful nonsense'!! Finally, this was recorded in 2007 and I never got round to rerecording it! It's my own mashup of Steve Vai's 'Bullwhip' and Dream Theater's 'Metropolis' Quote
chilievans Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1106631' date='Jan 28 2011, 07:33 PM']Some lil Shuker vids . I've posted them elsewhere - but thought I'd plonk them on the Shuker thread too! My Shuker 7 string tuned to F#. I really like the two hand tapped bass line in this - it just rolls! My band 'Real' released an album and this was a track off it. LickLibrary.com intro video... This track, again from the album... bit of sweep tapping and other 'tasteful nonsense'!! Finally, this was recorded in 2007 and I never got round to rerecording it! It's my own mashup of Steve Vai's 'Bullwhip' and Dream Theater's 'Metropolis' [/quote] Wow dood. You must have been born with a bass in your hands Quote
Bassman Sam Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Dood, that blow me away. It's an amazing bass and the playing not to shabby. Quote
cocco Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 To quote a great film "wow, you're amazing, dood". Quote
niceguyhomer Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 As promised, here's a few pics of my Shuker taken this morning with the new preamp. I bought a U Retro Deluxe and had it fitted but it sounded dreadful, turns out the bridge pup was wired out of phase. A few phone calls and 5 mins with a screwdriver fixed that and now all is tickety boo. I liked the Shuker pre that was fitted at birth but wanted a bit more versatility and this thing certainly gives me plenty of that. Quote
chilievans Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1107094' date='Jan 29 2011, 11:58 AM']As promised, here's a few pics of my Shuker taken this morning with the new preamp. I bought a U Retro Deluxe and had it fitted but it sounded dreadful, turns out the bridge pup was wired out of phase. A few phone calls and 5 mins with a screwdriver fixed that and now all is tickety boo. I liked the Shuker pre that was fitted at birth but wanted a bit more versatility and this thing certainly gives me plenty of that. [/quote] Beautiful bass bud. What wood is it Quote
niceguyhomer Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks fella - the top's camphor, the back and sides are ash. Quote
chilievans Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1110017' date='Jan 31 2011, 08:18 PM']Thanks fella - the top's camphor, the back and sides are ash.[/quote] Very nice indeed i'd like something similar but I'm still having fun with my Shuker and I think the wife would kill me Quote
Doddy Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 iPhone pic of my Shuker. [attachment=70601:180701_1...699244_n.jpg] Quote
chilievans Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I'm feeling deeply hurt guys Not one comment on my poor Jazz. Someone out there must have something to say .............. Quote
EBS_freak Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='chilievans' post='1111275' date='Feb 1 2011, 05:10 PM']I'm feeling deeply hurt guys Not one comment on my poor Jazz. Someone out there must have something to say ..............[/quote] Nice sparkle! Quote
Doddy Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1111228' date='Feb 1 2011, 04:38 PM']That's gorgeous! What's the spec?[/quote] Mine? Thanks. It's a white ash body with a 'cooked' maple top,maple and wenge bolt on neck with a rosewood 'board,24 frets, EMG pickups and Shuker 18v preamp,wenge knobs,monorail bridge,2 over 3 Gotoh machine heads,brass nut, matching headstock. It's just beautiful to play,and sound killer. Quote
chilievans Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Nice avatar you got there EBS I wonder if she likes to use her fingers ....... to play bass of course I appologise for moaning Edited February 1, 2011 by chilievans Quote
niceguyhomer Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='chilievans' post='1111275' date='Feb 1 2011, 05:10 PM']I'm feeling deeply hurt guys Not one comment on my poor Jazz. Someone out there must have something to say ..............[/quote] I like it a lot - I bet the colour looks great under stage lights and the pickguard is a really nice shape. I had a Shuker Jazz for a while so I know it'll sound and play brilliantly. Sell me your missus - mine won't let me buy another bass and I've only got one FFS Quote
chilievans Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1111374' date='Feb 1 2011, 06:10 PM']I like it a lot - I bet the colour looks great under stage lights and the pickguard is a really nice shape. I had a Shuker Jazz for a while so I know it'll sound and play brilliantly. Sell me your missus - mine won't let me buy another bass and I've only got one FFS [/quote] Thanks man. Its does play well. And the wife aint bad too Edited February 1, 2011 by chilievans Quote
cocco Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I almost ordered a shuker jazz, yours is sweet! I especially like the sparkle colour, what pickups do you have in it? Mine was gonna have a beefed up version of the 4 up headstock, like a 70s strat in conparisson to a 60s one, but then I got my single cut..... Quote
chilievans Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1111737' date='Feb 1 2011, 10:37 PM']I almost ordered a shuker jazz, yours is sweet! I especially like the sparkle colour, what pickups do you have in it? Mine was gonna have a beefed up version of the 4 up headstock, like a 70s strat in conparisson to a 60s one, but then I got my single cut.....[/quote] Cheers bud. It has seymor duncan classic stack noise cancelling pick ups. Nice slap tone BTW I really want your single cut Quote
cocco Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks man, the single cut is a beauty to play and the headlessness really adds to the whole experience. It's my first hand built bass too, so at the moment im all sorts of infatuated with it and planning another build once I've replenished my savings from this one. Quote
chilievans Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 The jazz is my first handmade too. My next purchase will be a headless single cut from Jon. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none. How much was it? If you don't mind me asking Quote
cocco Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I paid £1,200 for mine, list price was £1,350 but it was a stock bass, I'm sure Doddy or niceguyhomer could give you a more realistic ball park figure :) Quote
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