MacDaddy Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) ok, big edit, I need to downsize and this isn't getting played so for sale at £699.99 with a coffin case gig bag and a john petrucci 6 string tuition video. Please no offers - unless they are for more I've had it for 2 years, and it has mostly been living in a case. Gwil had it before me, and the guy before him bought it from John Shuker (I think that's the history, I'm sure Gwil will correct me, or maybe Dood as he knows all things Shuker!). The action is incredible and the neck is amazing, the Shuker heritage can be felt. There are a couple of dinks on the body, nothing major, and I will have it with me at the Bass Bash. Here's some pics. Edited March 7, 2008 by MacDaddy
Gwilym Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='46630' date='Aug 16 2007, 09:44 PM']It's like this, I have 3 basses, a 4, 5, and 6, but because of the band I play in the 4 is tuned BEAD, so I don't have a [i]proper [/i]bass. So I'm wanting to trade my custom made Shuker 6 string (EMG's 3 band eq) for a 4 of similar quality. Perhaps a Bongo, but open to suggestion and offers. I've had it for 2 years, and it has mostly been living in a case. Gwil had it before me, and the guy before him bought it from John Shuker (I think that's the history, I'm sure Gwil will correct me, or maybe Dood as he knows all things Shuker!). The action is incredible and the neck is amazing, the Shuker heritage can be felt. There are a couple of dinks on the body, nothing major, and I will have it with me at the South East Bass Bash.[/quote] hey Mac shame you're having to let this go... I was indeed the second owner (The guy I bought it from had bought it direct from Shuker), and I had it long enough to realise that I didn't need or want a 6 string fretted bass (at least not at the time anyway!) However, as you might expect it is a very well made bass and sounds fantastic, quite a mid heavy modern tone, which may well be the EMG DC40 pups cos it sounded very similar to the MPG Level5 that I had at one point. The electronics are the standard(?) Shuker 3 band eq I think, it balanced very nicely, not neck heavy at all, and wasn't particularly heavy either. Oh and i think the string spacing at the bridge was quite narrow ~16/17mm ? Which i liked. Hope that helps some cheers G
Gwilym Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 ps I reckon bassjamm might trade his Fender jazz for this ;-)
Gwilym Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 hey Mac here's a sound sample of your Shuker - hope you don't mind me posting it up here for you. It's quite boring really! Straight scales, up and down. I recorded it at the time as a favour for Dood who wanted to hear what the EMG pups sounded like. Consequently IIRC the eq was set flat, and I started on on the neck pup, both pups, then bridge only. cheers G
Dood Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 yep yep! Very true.. and It helped me decide on having the DCs on Doodle too! ;o)
rockinbassman Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 where is the south east bash! i live in bton, would love to pop along!
Hamster Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 [quote name='rockinbassman' post='47272' date='Aug 19 2007, 04:23 AM']where is the south east bash! i live in bton, would love to pop along![/quote] You can come if you have a Tardis - please bring an air freshener and a +600w cab with jack connectors Hamster
Kiwi Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 [quote name='Hamster' post='47277' date='Aug 19 2007, 08:18 AM']You can come if you have a Tardis - please bring an air freshener and a +600w cab with jack connectors Hamster[/quote] LMAO!! Oh yes. BTW I had a go on this bass yesterday and I was very impressed with the sound - loads of firm mid range growl and strong sounds from both pickups, without any trace of boom or brittleness.
MacDaddy Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='Gwilym' post='47040' date='Aug 18 2007, 12:20 AM']hey Mac here's a sound sample of your Shuker - hope you don't mind me posting it up here for you. It's quite boring really! Straight scales, up and down. I recorded it at the time as a favour for Dood who wanted to hear what the EMG pups sounded like. Consequently IIRC the eq was set flat, and I started on on the neck pup, both pups, then bridge only. cheers G[/quote] thanks again Gwil! and thanks for the kind words from Kiwi and Dood.
MacDaddy Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Forgot to mention, this will come with a John Patitucci 6 string bass guitar tuition video. So if you are new to 6ers, this'll help get you started.
MacDaddy Posted September 9, 2007 Author Posted September 9, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Mike' post='57819' date='Sep 9 2007, 05:42 PM']Trades only? Or do you have a price in mind?[/quote] can pm if interested. Edited October 17, 2007 by MacDaddy
MacDaddy Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 you can probably tell by the lack of bumpage lately, that I don't have to get rid of this and am not trying too hard. I'm not withdrawing it as such, but if an interesting trade comes along it will be considered. cheers.
E_MaN Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 thats hot, if I wasn't broke I would take it off your hands for sure....good luck and have a bump
MacDaddy Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 [quote name='BeLow' post='76718' date='Oct 19 2007, 08:24 PM']How much would you be looking for - I am up in the herts area in the first weekend of November for a gig and I am sure this would complement the shukers I have already.[/quote] pm'd
MacDaddy Posted November 7, 2007 Author Posted November 7, 2007 [quote name='pnefc42' post='84942' date='Nov 7 2007, 02:56 PM']PM'ed[/quote] replied!
MacDaddy Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 For sale bumpage. £699.99 gets you this wonderful bass, a coffin case gig bag, and a John Patitucci 6 string bass guitar tuition video. Marvellous
steve-soar Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) I feel strangely depressed now. That was a lot of bass for a little money, sorry to rub it in. What are you going to do with the money, if you don't mind me asking? Cheers Steve. Just remembered, Monkey Grip! Edited March 7, 2008 by steve-soar
MacDaddy Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='153353' date='Mar 7 2008, 08:03 PM']I feel strangely depressed now. That was a lot of bass for a little money, sorry to rub it in. What are you going to do with the money, if you don't mind me asking? Cheers Steve. Just remembered, Monkey Grip![/quote] yep, will be going towards my current build. I'll have to think of a name for it.
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