zenbassuk Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Here we have an excellent example of a Custom 5 String bass made by Jon Shuker one of the best kept secrets in the High End market. (www.shukerguitars.co.uk) The bass in question was commissioned by me to my spec's with a lot of input from Jon and less than 2 years old. Having battled with a 5 string I have now decided 4 is where I need to be as my GB IV Custom is my main gigging bass. After recently acquiring a Roscoe 4 String this Shuker is not long required and deserves to go to a good home. Here are the Specs 5 String Elite Custom 5A Flamed Maple 3 Piece Multi-Laminated Body with Black Accents Master Grade Madrone Burl Drop Top with Matching Headstock Book Matched Imbuya Burr Back with matching Control Cavities 5 Piece Multi-Laminate Neck Flame Maple/Wenge/Flame Maple/Wenge/Flame Maple 24 Fret Birdseye Maple Fingerboard ABM Individual Bridge Brass Nut Shuker 18v EQ -- Bass, Mid, Mid Freq, Treb Dual EMG Pickups Neck - EMG 40CS Bridge - EMG 40TW - This has a Dual/Single Coil Dip Switch High Gloss Polyester / Polyurethane finish on Body Satin Gloss finish on Neck Hiscox LiteFlite Case This bass is of the highest quality and equal as good as any bass coming out of the Boutique American Market. The sound is quite special..I had it made wanting a smooth Jazz tone and a in your face Rock tone and it certainly delivers. The eq allows you to dial in any sound you want from Jazz to P-Bass, Jaco Honk you name it..You will find it with ease. Inside the control cavity there's a 4 jumper switching unit that allows to cut freq's that you don't want to boost. This is fantastic when in studio conditions. As mentioned everything is as it should be on a high end custom bass. Condition is very good with a few little knocks and buckle rash on the back but nothing noticeable as you can see from the pictures. Its been gigged maybe a handful otherwise home and studio use only. Its just been re-strung and the action is set to my preference but the ABM bridge is a joy to work with and you can set it up easily. Jon also Offers free setups for life and I enquire whether this is transferable As mentioned it comes with a Hiscox LiteFlite Hardcase which it will be shipped in for maximum protection. I am from the Leeds area so anyone wanting to arrange a viewing is welcome. To get one of these made now to this specification would cost you £2300 when I last asked Jon and a 9month wait. Any Questions please feel free to ask away. Loads of Pictures can be found here [url="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ZenBasses/Picture#"]http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ZenBasses/Picture#[/url] It is also features on Jon website. The price includes Postage and Packing by DHL for next day delivery to anywhere in the UK Mainland. International postage is fine but it will be chargeable. So there we have it a top notch custom bass which is totally unique and really is a 'Bass For Life' [b][size=6] I HAVE JUST REDUCED THIS FROM £1350 to £1250...Is Anyone Interested....???[/size][/b] Edited September 16, 2009 by zenbassuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 [quote name='zenbassuk' post='526070' date='Jun 27 2009, 04:50 PM']Here we have an excellent example of a Custom 5 String bass made by Jon Shuker one of the best kept secrets in the High End market. (www.shukerguitars.co.uk) The bass in question was commissioned by me to my spec's with a lot of input from Jon and less than 2 years old. Having battled with a 5 string I have now decided 4 is where I need to be as my GB IV Custom is my main gigging bass. After recently acquiring a Roscoe 4 String this Shuker is not long required and deserves to go to a good home. Here are the Specs 5 String Elite Custom 5A Flamed Maple 3 Piece Multi-Laminated Body with Black Accents Master Grade Madrone Burl Drop Top with Matching Headstock Book Matched Imbuya Burr Back with matching Control Cavities 5 Piece Multi-Laminate Neck Flame Maple/Wenge/Flame Maple/Wenge/Flame Maple 24 Fret Birdseye Maple Fingerboard ABM Individual Bridge Brass Nut Shuker 18v EQ -- Bass, Mid, Mid Freq, Treb Dual EMG Pickups Neck - EMG 40CS Bridge - EMG 40TW - This has a Dual/Single Coil Dip Switch High Gloss Polyester / Polyurethane finish on Body Satin Gloss finish on Neck Hiscox LiteFlite Case This bass is of the highest quality and equal as good as any bass coming out of the Boutique American Market. The sound is quite special..I had it made wanting a smooth Jazz tone and a in your face Rock tone and it certainly delivers. The eq allows you to dial in any sound you want from Jazz to P-Bass, Jaco Honk you name it..You will find it with ease. Inside the control cavity there's a 4 jumper switching unit that allows to cut freq's that you don't want to boost. This is fantastic when in studio conditions. As mentioned everything is as it should be on a high end custom bass. Condition is very good with a few little knocks and buckle rash on the back but nothing noticeable as you can see from the pictures. Its been gigged maybe a handful otherwise home and studio use only. Its just been re-strung and the action is set to my preference but the ABM bridge is a joy to work with and you can set it up easily. Jon also Offers free setups for life and I enquire whether this is transferable As mentioned it comes with a Hiscox LiteFlite Hardcase which it will be shipped in for maximum protection. I am from the Leeds area so anyone wanting to arrange a viewing is welcome. To get one of these made now to this specification would cost you £2300 when I last asked Jon and a 9month wait. Any Questions please feel free to ask away. Loads of Pictures can be found here [url="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ZenBasses/Picture#"]http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ZenBasses/Picture#[/url] It is also features on Jon website. The price includes Postage and Packing by DHL for next day delivery to anywhere in the UK Mainland. International postage is fine but it will be chargeable. So there we have it a top notch custom bass which is totally unique and really is a 'Bass For Life'[/quote] Damm just bought a shker 6 fretless and am looking to change my 5 string now to a sei or a shuker. Just when i thought it was safe to look at the for sale section again!!!! bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='526077' date='Jun 27 2009, 05:03 PM']Damm just bought a shker 6 fretless and am looking to change my 5 string now to a sei or a shuker. Just when i thought it was safe to look at the for sale section again!!!! bump on me.[/quote] I've got two Shukers & your right, they are one of the best kept secrets in the top end market, top notch build, look great & are harmonically stunning, this is an absolute steal at this price & probably won't be up long, whoever buy this will be one happy bunny! good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 That's pretty understated for a custom bass. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='zenbassuk' post='526070' date='Jun 27 2009, 04:50 PM']Jon Shuker one of the best kept secrets in the High End market. (www.shukerguitars.co.uk) The price includes Postage and Packing by DHL for next day delivery to anywhere in the UK Mainland. International postage is fine but it will be chargeable.[/quote] Welcome! Jon's no secret around these parts, try a search I can't see an asking price..... EDIT oh it's £1350 and in the sub title.. That doesn't always show so you may want to add it into your original post. Edited June 28, 2009 by OldGit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenbassuk Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 sorry if the ad is not clear the price is £1350ono I would negotiate a bit but it is already a good buy . surely someone has a nice home for it to go too. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenbassuk Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have just reduced this bass down from £1350 to £1100... ....It needs a good home to go to .... ZenBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Bloody hell someone needs to buy this bass....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenbassuk Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 This Bass is still up for sale....Had a bit of interest but no ones bitten. If anyone is interested please drop me a PM. Its sat here looking lonely and needs a good home to go too. ZenBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 [quote name='zenbassuk' post='553104' date='Jul 27 2009, 07:46 PM']This Bass is still up for sale....Had a bit of interest but no ones bitten. If anyone is interested please drop me a PM. Its sat here looking lonely and needs a good home to go too. ZenBass[/quote] Hopefully at ten tomoz i sell my fender jazz bass!!!! ( But knowing my luck it wont go ) Then ill be in the market for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Stunning Bass and it's probably a good job my Bacchus hasn't gone or I would be sorely tempted to spend the money immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 [quote name='Veils' post='547326' date='Jul 22 2009, 09:24 AM']Bloody hell someone needs to buy this bass.......[/quote] But it's made to his specs. We'd have to get it modified and ting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='553277' date='Jul 27 2009, 10:14 PM']But it's made to his specs. We'd have to get it modified and ting.[/quote] but that's true of any ready built bass you buy .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickb1773 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Any interest in this for part trade and cash your way [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48362&hl=spector"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=spector[/url] All the best, Mick, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenbassuk Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) After much interest this Shuker 5 String Elite Bolt On is still unsold. The price is 1250 and will include postage and packaing with insurance. She's a lovely bass and in need of a good home. If anyone's interested please contact me Kindest Regards ZenBass Edited September 16, 2009 by zenbassuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenbassuk Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Bump..!! This is still for sale at a silly price of £1250.00 Are there any takers.. ZenBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumkinkin Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 [quote name='zenbassuk' post='547185' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:55 PM']I have just reduced this bass down from £1350 to £1100... ....It needs a good home to go to .... ZenBass[/quote] A bit confused here...Is it 1250 or 1100?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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