Mike Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Finally! Photos of my latest aquisition - a Jon Shuker 5 string Jazz. It was built to compliment my existing 4 string. A few notes: -33" scale -Delano pickups -Jon Shuker EQ (three band with sweepable mids) -Macassar fretboard with inlays -Same flamed maple top as used on my original 4! (he put it to one side) -Red LEDs Some pics! And with the original 4 -Nordstrand Fatstacks pickups -ShukerEQ -Blue LEDs -34" scale -Neck built to my 75 fender jazz -Coil tap I'm one very happy bassist! Edited December 31, 2008 by Mike Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 That's a really striking bass you have there, Mike! Why did you go for the Delanos this time instead of the Nordstrand big singles? Quote
CHRISDABASS Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Well ive got to say they both look amazing!! ive never really been into Shuker basses until i saw these! they look great together well done mate Quote
paul h Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Stunning bass that is! [quote]ive never really been into Shuker basses until i saw these![/quote] plus the one! Paul. Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 It would look beautiful with my Shuker P.... Lovely Mike. Just lovely Quote
dub_junkie Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 sweet bass(es)! out of curiosity can I ask what made you choose a 33'' scale length on a 5 and how does the B string feel/sound?. Quote
eude Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Yup, a cracking looking pair there dude! Might have to take some photos of my Shuker siblings together too. Congrats once again mate! Eude Quote
thumbo Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 That Shuker chap sure does know how to make stunning basses. I must buy a Shuker again one day! Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='367982' date='Jan 1 2009, 07:21 PM']You have excellent taste![/quote] +1 ...going for the blocks was a good idea Quote
silverfoxnik Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='368011' date='Jan 1 2009, 08:02 PM']+1 ...going for the blocks was a good idea[/quote] Definitely.. really adds to what is already a very unique looking bass! Like dub_junkie, I'm curious about the low B on the 33" scale as well Mike - how does it compare to longer scale 5 strings? Quote
Mike Posted January 2, 2009 Author Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='dub_junkie' post='367301' date='Dec 31 2008, 06:20 PM']sweet bass(es)! out of curiosity can I ask what made you choose a 33'' scale length on a 5 and how does the B string feel/sound?.[/quote] [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='368183' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:52 AM']Definitely.. really adds to what is already a very unique looking bass! Like dub_junkie, I'm curious about the low B on the 33" scale as well Mike - how does it compare to longer scale 5 strings?[/quote] Thanks for all the comments guys. Gigged with it on New Years Eve and it sounded great. I can tell moving from 33" to 34", which I'm surprised by! I chose 33" as I'm cursed with quite small hands. Players like Matt Garrison and Janek Gwizdala have had success with shorter scale lengths yet retaining a low B. It really is in the luthier, I think. My B sounds great, nice tension. If anyone wants to try it in Essex, you're more than welcome! Quote
Mike Posted January 7, 2009 Author Posted January 7, 2009 Those imagecave swine! I'll try to sort it Quote
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