Shuker basses

[Joebethell]

I have seen a few on Basschat but don't really know much about them.
I miss my 5string basses having sold a Sei and a Dingwall a few years back I have been looking around and keep looking at Jons basses?
What are they like?

[Mykesbass]

Love mine - 5 string, fretless P as seen in the avatar. Don't know what else to add to that, apart from I have no desire for another bass guitar (DB is a different story), and I'd never part with it

[Kiwi]

Extremely well engineered. Jon makes basses that are built to last and are very stable. He also works to very high tolerances and isn't afraid to take on projects that are demanding. He sets the standard for other master craftsman. Every bit as well built as Sei basses (and Fodera for that matter).

[TheGreek]

I had a fretless Jazz - build quality was spot on - pick ups were up there with the best of them - they seem to sell for less than you'd expect them to.

[Muzz]

I'm a huge fan - I've had several secondhand, and have two now, and possibly another in the pipeline. For my 50th last year, I decided to get a custom bass built, and I talked to a lot of luthiers, but there was only one choice for me. Superb luthiery from, as Kiwi says above, a master craftsman. He's a great bloke to deal with, too. He also works out of the least industrial industrial estate I've ever seen in the High Peak...

[tomthebass]

Jon put an ebony fretless board on a bass for me recently, outstanding craftsmanship and lovely guy to deal with. He had some tasty basses on show too... I'd certainly recommend exploring his creations!

[peteb]

I've had Jon do some work on all of my basses, but not had him build me anything. Lovely guy and a great craftsman...

[BigRedX]

Love the looks of some of his designs, but haven't yet played one that I thought was anything other than "meh" in terms of feel/playability.

In the end I got Martin to build me a Sei Offset Flamboyant.

[tredders]

I really enjoy mine (details in my signature) - lovely to have a bass built to my specs, and I was pleasantly surprised by the price too.

Jon's a super guy to deal with, too.

[three]

I picked-up a Shuker PJ second-hand and have nothing but praise for Jon's work - construction, finish, timbers, components and attention to detail are all superb. There's real thought in every aspect of the bass. Playability balance and ergonomics are amazing (1.45" nut and neck cloned directly from a Sadowsky Will Lee). I've had Seis, Alleva Coppolos, Fender CS and Masterbuilt,Sadowsky, Overwaters, Wals etc. and Jon's work is up there with all of them

[Dood]

Jon is an absolute gem in the world of luthiers. His attention to detail and sensitivity to the customer's needs is refreshing. I got my first Shuker back in 2005-ish and my two custom Shuker basses are still going strong. The necks are rock solid throughout the year, fretwork is exemplary and playability? Well Jon knows how to set up his instruments to the highest standards. My 7 string has the lowest action with no buzzes of pretty much any bass I've ever played. I asked Jon to go 'as low as you can' and boy did he deliver. I know his work is in demand so expect not to pick up your creation after a couple of weeks, but the wait is so worth it. I'm still regularly playing mine with a big smile.

[Macker5]

I have been lucky enough to have a couple of Jon's basses in the past (and still have an amazing 5 string) and IMHO they are superbly crafted instruments.

He is an incredible luthier.

Well worth trying one!

[Joebethell]

Thanks guys. I'm going to get my hands on one this weekend (it may yet come home with me if I get on with it).

[Dood]

You know we'll need pictures right??? Congratulations! You'll love it!

i do enjoy cruising the Shuker Facebook and Instagram pages. I've mentally spent thousands of pounds on my next project!!

[largo]

Cheers Dood, I didn't realise there was a Shuker FB page and will now spend countless hours trawling this too. I'd better start saving! Like 2 isn't enough.

[Joebethell]

Pics are up on a NBD as it did come home with me and will have a look for the Facebook myself now I'm a proud owner.

[Kevin Dean]

My First was a JJB after trying JJs at a Stranglers sound check , If you want a great quality precision I would forget Fender & go for this model , built to work , quality is very high . My second is a 36" made to my spec Jon got it spot on , Jon has a real passion for what He does .

Edited December 5, 2015 by Kevin Dean