cgg199 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) I've had this bass for a few days now and have finally got round to taking some pictures so here it is! It's a Shuker J Bass Custom, and had been waiting for a buyer for a while, so when I took my Fender P to Jon for a fret level (which cost half what I was quoted by a local luthier, and the work was impeccable), I thought I'd have a play, and then I had to buy it! The feel of the bass is far superior to any bass I've played before, including Sadowsky Metros and American Fenders. The Aaron Armstrong pickups are lovely and along with the THD tone circuit and coil splitting switch I am able to get a whole range of tones, from vintage sounding through to modern hifi tones. The carbon reinforcement in the neck is also a big plus for me. I'd recommend Jon to anyone, whether you want a bass to be built or just some form of setup. His work is fantastic and his prices are great. I mean, I got a hand built instrument for less than a Fender or Gibson! Here are some more pics anyway... A bit blurry but you can see the grain and the stainless steel frets! There we have it, my new bass! Edited September 16, 2016 by cgg199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Lovely bass mate, congratulations! Can you give us more info on the THD circuit?... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 You made me go and look at Jon Shuker's P-bass range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Looks a belter! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgg199 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1474017219' post='3134897'] Lovely bass mate, congratulations! Can you give us more info on the THD circuit?... Cheers, Eude [/quote] Rather than one continuously variable tone pot, it is a five-way selector with presets for the tone. I believe there is an individual capacitor for each setting. It basically just makes the tone control more useable rather it being on, off or somewhere in middle. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 [quote name='cgg199' timestamp='1474018857' post='3134933'] Rather than one continuously variable tone pot, it is a five-way selector with presets for the tone. I believe there is an individual capacitor for each setting. It basically just makes the tone control more useable rather it being on, off or somewhere in middle. Hope that helps [/quote] Perfect, thanks mate! Sounds like a pretty useful setup, and without batteries! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Lovely. I hope to be talking to Mr. Shuker soon about something for my 50th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Lovely! And the THD tone pot thing sounds cracking too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 That fretboard though! Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Very tasteful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just beautiful, I've eyed this bass up more than once I can tell you. Jon's work is impeccable and I'd recommend him without any hesitation. The man has golden hands when it comes to luthiery and boy does he know his woods and electronics. He's designed his own preamps too from scratch and they are very good indeed. Oh and visit his wood store at your wallet's peril for no one leaves that building without drawing up a custom order yippee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Ooh, now that's pretty. I bet it sounds awesome too. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I nearly bought that when I saw it , nice , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Jon is an absolute magician. I took my black and maple stingray with a 'sticky' neck to him and he brought it back to life with a tinted gloss lacquered finish which is absolutely flawless. At some point in the future I'd love to order a P bass, possibly a JJ 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I have been around the block with more basses than I care to admit to on a public forum. I have a Shuker now and have stopped looking at the Basses for Sale forum. It is an odd feeling, but I am getting used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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