Shuker owners

[niceguyhomer]

I've recently joined the exclusive Shuker club and want to put some new strings on. The B string slot on the (individual) bridge looks a bit narrow and is currently sporting a tapered B string.

Before I waste money on the wrong strings, does anyone know if a standard 125 fits or do I need a tapered B every time?

[niceguyhomer]

Hello Jon, it's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44214&hl=Shuker"]this one[/url]

[niceguyhomer]

It certainly is a looker Jon - people who've seen it in the flesh have been flabbergasted. I'm very fussy about strings TBH - I prefer DR Sunbeams but I'm pretty sure the B string won't fit the slot and I'm not filing this one.

[Toasted]

Great looking bass, Alan.

[niceguyhomer]

Thanks Joe - we need another get together with Cameron. Lots of new toys to play with:)

[Toasted]

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='550017' date='Jul 24 2009, 11:44 AM']Thanks Joe - we need another get together with Cameron. Lots of new toys to play with:)[/quote]

I know, I *really* want to try his Woodandtronics bass.

[steve-soar]

Status Hot Wires have a taper, so a 130 will fit into these individial bridge thingimabobs.

[niceguyhomer]

Thanks Steve, I do like Hot Wires.

[Kiwi]

Welcome to the club Al, lovely plank - I'm particularly interested to see what you make of those dual coil Nordstrands...

[niceguyhomer]

I'll let you know Steve - before I form an opinion, I need some new strings

[Finbar]

The individual bridge on mine (I assume the same as on yours) has been using a 130 B string for the last year, and currently has a 135 on. I've been using Rotosounds until now, and the 135 is an Overwater. I don't think either are tapered.

[peted]

Can't claim experience because I've only played 4 strings, but my knowledge of Warwick basses says that the Warwick bridge on a 5er also has trouble with non-tapered strings. To that extend I believe that Warwick Black Label strings have a tapered B to make sure that it fits over the Warwick bridge.

I'm planning on putting Warwick Black Labels on my impending Shuker 6 string.