Veils Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I saw that bass in the flesh last week. Has anyone seen the black singlecut it lives next to? All I could say was....WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Veils' post='575194' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:17 AM']I saw that bass in the flesh last week. Has anyone seen the black singlecut it lives next to? All I could say was....WOW![/quote] Yep saw both on saturday, along with both the flip paint and red one hes making for the stock page with some weird cling film paint job. Possibly the worst description of them anyone could come up with but wait till they hit the stock page im saving now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Veils' post='575194' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:17 AM']I saw that bass in the flesh last week. Has anyone seen the black singlecut it lives next to? All I could say was....WOW![/quote] Would that be one with fanned frets? Last I heard my bass was waiting to be sprayed black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 No it is the one that is on the stock page. I also saw the one with the funny paint job and I did see your bass too. Well I assume it was yours, it was a singlecut with fanned frets. I had a lil feel of the neck, it feels like it's going to play absolutely lightning quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I tried playing that fretless, but it is absolutely tiny, and my fretless playing is awful. I had a definite fail moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='574612' date='Aug 19 2009, 07:28 PM']3rd post. sorry. can anyone tell me how this fretboard works? looks like the strings where you'd normally play are only a few mm from the f/board, does that even work?[/quote] I think it would fel much like having a 'ramp' (like the ones on my Shuker basses) , Here's Gary Willis explaining all far better than I can! [url="http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html"]http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Awesome, Cheers Dood! I think I was just going mental, the strings coming off the bridge look like its practically touching the fretboard so I was wondering how that worked. im guessing its a little further then I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='574588' date='Aug 19 2009, 07:02 PM']I played spot the difference with these... I lost. did you get 2 identical basses made or am I missing something? BTW, BEAUTIFUL![/quote] Cheers! Yup! They are a matched pair, even jon doesn,t know how to tell them apart. They are signed under the scratchplates and numbered 1 and 2, they have dual jack plugs like rics but one is for output without leds down the neck lit up and the other with the leds on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='wizbat' post='578661' date='Aug 23 2009, 11:13 PM']Cheers! Yup! They are a matched pair, even jon doesn,t know how to tell them apart. They are signed under the scratchplates and numbered 1 and 2, they have dual jack plugs like rics but one is for output without leds down the neck lit up and the other with the leds on.[/quote] Thats fantastic. Do you have a build thread for this? I had a quick search and couldnt find it. Got so many questions. Why 2 identical? I know some people like having a back up on stage but identical? Do you favour one to the other? or do you play them equally? Is one tuned difrent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi! Nope ,no build thread,, partly because everybody else has one and also because I didn,t want Jon getting any hassle from the Ric gestapo while they were being built. You,re bang on with the backup idea, I just didn,t see the point of having a dream bass and then after breaking a string having to play the rest of the set with a different backup instrument, I play with a pick and tend to really get dug in so string breakages are a common thing for me tho I must say that the Newtone strings are really taking some punishment and still going strong. It was Jons suggestion to use the quilted maple top and I kind of challenged him to get them looking the same but I never expected him to get it so good. They are tuned the same F# to G and tho they feel and sound identical as each piece for each guitar was cut from the same wood, every time I tune them before a gig I tend to pick the one that seems happiest if that makes any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Here is my Shuker 6 string headless. Its brilliant, I don't know how Jon does it for the money. The side LED's have two positions, kind of dip and main beam ! [attachment=31731:DSC_0327.jpg] [attachment=31732:DSC_0328.jpg] [attachment=31733:DSC_0332.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 [quote name='Johngh' post='582901' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:52 PM']Here is my Shuker 6 string headless. Its brilliant, I don't know how Jon does it for the money. The side LED's have two positions, kind of dip and main beam ! [attachment=31731:DSC_0327.jpg] [attachment=31732:DSC_0328.jpg] [attachment=31733:DSC_0332.jpg][/quote] Remember having to prize this little beauty out of my hands at the bass bash? STILL a joy to look at! Wooo headless basses are go! ;o) [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/hlgal.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/hlgal.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Played my new Shuker Jazz at Colne Blues Fest yesterday - I'm absolutely ecstatic with it. It's everything I've been looking for in a bass... More pics when the sun decides to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_b Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='586499' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:39 PM']Played my new Shuker Jazz at Colne Blues Fest yesterday - I'm absolutely ecstatic with it. It's everything I've been looking for in a bass... More pics when the sun decides to shine.[/quote] Lovely! I really like the headstock shape Jon has chosen for these - overall you have one very classy bass there - but you know that. Is that the one which was on the stock page earlier this year? If so I SO wanted it - ended up with the white one I posted earlier in this thread - which turned out to be just right for me. But - if I could afford a second one... Btw, do you like the Delanos - they were a revelation for me - very clean, quiet with good tonal range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think it's the one on the stock page but can't check at the moment cos the IT gestapo won't let me on the site. The Delanos are superb - very clean and punchy and as you say very quiet. This thing actually sounds like a Jazz, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I love that Blue Alan, sumptuously scrummy What's the 'lectricks'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 It's a Shuker 2 band active pre with a bypass for passive - pups are Delano humbuckers...here's some ugly fat bastard playing it at Colne Blues Fest yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='585387' date='Aug 30 2009, 09:01 PM']Remember having to prize this little beauty out of my hands at the bass bash? STILL a joy to look at! Wooo headless basses are go! ;o) [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/hlgal.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/hlgal.htm[/url][/quote] Hi Dan, yep I remember it well, its going to be at the South East bash as well if you are there and fancy another dabble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Gosh "Late arrival at the Shuker Mega Thread..." Here's my 5 string Precision (the one Fender copied ) Visiting the S Wales Bass Bash in Nov, of course ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1967 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 OK, So I thought it was time this thread was rejuvenated - now that I have two Shukers (and a third on the way) Here's my gratuitious contribution... [attachment=45969:Shukers.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 [quote name='Pete1967' post='789007' date='Mar 28 2010, 11:23 PM']OK, So I thought it was time this thread was rejuvenated - now that I have two Shukers (and a third on the way) Here's my gratuitious contribution... [attachment=45969:Shukers.jpg][/quote] Filth! Gorgeous looking basses there mate! Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 ive just paid for my second shuker, expecting it next week or week after! Jons seriously sorted me out too, what a bloke! Will put some pics up when its here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Wow!! Some seriously nice basses there guys!! I have owned 3 or 4 Shukers, plus a bass body I had Jon build a neck for and kit out!! I call it a 'Shukland'!! I'll post the pics I have now, and then try and find the others!! Shuker 5 Custom Hollowbody.... Burr Maple Top.... Shuker 6 Elite.... Now residing with Mr. Knopfler's Bassist (forgot his name though??) Shukland 5.... Neck by Jon, and kitted out with Aguilar pre and Kent Armstrong soaps.... Thats it for now, but I have some pics somewhere of a 5 J bass, and I'm sure I had another, but my memory could be failing?? Regards Big G!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 [quote name='gadget' post='822292' date='Apr 28 2010, 06:34 PM']Shukland 5.... Neck by Jon, and kitted out with Aguilar pre and Kent Armstrong soaps.... Thats it for now, but I have some pics somewhere of a 5 J bass, and I'm sure I had another, but my memory could be failing?? Regards Big G!![/quote] Nice, liking that flamed maple alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 This pic shows the flaming a little better!! I have tried to track the origins of this body down... I bought it from Physco Andy originally, so he may be able to shed more light on it?? Either way, it looks like its a factory reject (it had some minor flaws in the finish, and then had been refinished over the top of these flaws), and could possibly even be a Lakland reject (Korean ratehr than USA of course)... So hence thats where the name Shukland came from, on account of the possible Lakland connection! Of course there is actually no way of proving or disproving this theory, so the name remains!! And the body as it was originally just after purchasing.... Enjoy!! G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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