edstraker123 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thought I'd have a look at Jon Shuker's site this afternoon and came across the 4 string Uberhorn. I don't think I've ever seen a bass as beautiful as this. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm[/url] What do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Reminds me of the offspring of an MTD and a Ritter. Not really my cup of tea, but if it floats your boat, great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Its definately up there, and the name has made both me and my gf chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 That is pretty... but I like these more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I prefer the gold Jazz underneath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='582984' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:32 PM']I prefer the gold Jazz underneath![/quote] Me too. That looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 If I got it for Christmas I'd want a gift receipt. Looks like a chopping block with a couple of marital aids attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='edstraker123' post='582970' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:19 PM']Thought I'd have a look at Jon Shuker's site this afternoon and came across the 4 string Uberhorn. I don't think I've ever seen a bass as beautiful as this. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm[/url] What do you think ?[/quote] Not my kind of thing at all. Not even slightly good looking and a long way from beautiful. And at that price I'd expect the J pickup to have the correct string spacing to be fitted properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='582984' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:32 PM']I prefer the gold Jazz underneath![/quote] Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 +1 for the gold jazz. Does it come with a matching suit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I had an uberhorn once. After going to a works party where I was drinking pints of red bull all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Way too much of a Ritter wannabe for me - although I do like the maple board with swoopy line motif, and the finish looks quite cool. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Which one? There's a whole page of basses there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 LOL. Were they made by a drunk? Horrible looking things IMHO although i like the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Defo Ritter influenced.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 In a similar vein try this: [url="http://www.pagelli.com/e/2instrum/image/gross/bg_gold_g.jpg"]http://www.pagelli.com/e/2instrum/image/gross/bg_gold_g.jpg[/url] Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 In short, No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Judging by the responses seen in this thread I guess if I were a luthier I'd die of starvation because nobody would buy my basses. I consider that 95% of Mr. Shuker work are pieces of art and often I wonder why most bassists cant see beauty beyond Fender. I have nothing against Fender basses, and I fancy the Jazz Bass tone, but the looks and the design are clearly outdated. I mean, come on, its XXI century, time to move on, maybe? Again, nothing against tradition and such, but if I were a luthier I would die of boredom with yet-another-fender-clone order. I agree that uberhorn with polyester finish might look Ritter inspired and probably I wont choose such a finish for my own bass, but just roll down the page a bit and check the same uberhorn shape with african blackwood... That one is definitely in my top10 most beautiful basses ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='583057' date='Aug 27 2009, 11:14 PM']Which one? There's a whole page of basses there...[/quote] The one called 'Uberhorn'? Not my thing to be honest but ascetics are so very subjective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Does nothing for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) I'm not particularly keen on the top horn, has an 80's aria/peavey look to me. Here's a page of tasty stuff for you to cream upon [url="http://www.ritter-royals.com/instruments-available.php"]http://www.ritter-royals.com/instruments-available.php[/url] :wub: Edit: The Stoneage is my personal fave on that page. I just love the old look & the attention to detail is astonishing. Edited August 28, 2009 by xgsjx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='582984' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:32 PM']I prefer the gold Jazz underneath![/quote] He speaks the gospel of truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 After looking at the finish again, I reckon that could look pretty stunning up close. Hmm. One to watch out for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Normally not my kind of thing but I think he has executed that incredibly well. The maple board really makes it stand out from others of its ilk. Not 100% sure about the wavy line inlay. I always think that with exposed pole pieces, stainless steel dot markers would look great. To sum up...I like that. A lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='Fraktal' post='583141' date='Aug 28 2009, 02:29 AM']Judging by the responses seen in this thread I guess if I were a luthier I'd die of starvation because nobody would buy my basses. I consider that 95% of Mr. Shuker work are pieces of art and often I wonder why most bassists cant see beauty beyond Fender. I have nothing against Fender basses, and I fancy the Jazz Bass tone, but the looks and the design are clearly outdated. I mean, come on, its XXI century, time to move on, maybe? Again, nothing against tradition and such, but if I were a luthier I would die of boredom with yet-another-fender-clone order. I agree that uberhorn with polyester finish might look Ritter inspired and probably I wont choose such a finish for my own bass, but just roll down the page a bit and check the same uberhorn shape with african blackwood... That one is definitely in my top10 most beautiful basses ever.[/quote] So it's not just me ! I agree with your sentiments entirely. It's quite refreshing that a British luthier is trying to push the envelope a bit and do something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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