Kiwi Posted September 22, 2008 Author Posted September 22, 2008 update: its being gloss finished this week apparently. Quote
Kiwi Posted October 17, 2008 Author Posted October 17, 2008 Update: the finish has been causing Jon a few problems mainly because the redwood is soaking the lacquer up like a sponge, in particular over the cavities in the body. Looks like this redwood has been causing Jon no end of problems in working with it. Anyway, the bass isn't going to be ready for the charidee gig on Monday Quote
Kiwi Posted November 14, 2008 Author Posted November 14, 2008 Jon sent me this pic. Apparently there have been some issues with lines in the wood that haven't hardened properly when the original layers of finish were applied. Jon's not sure about why it has happened, it could be pores or pockets of resin but he's chased out the unhardened lacquer with some acetone and he's filling them with superglue. [attachment=15981:DSCN5059_1_.jpg] No getting past how mouth wateringly stunning that wood grain looks though. [quote name='mcgraham' post='296131' date='Oct 1 2008, 06:56 AM']You getting excited CK?[/quote] Now I've seen how the facings look, I am! It's been a bloody long wait though. Quote
eude Posted November 15, 2008 Posted November 15, 2008 That looks awesome! Gorgeous bit of wood right there. This bass was probably the final nail in the coffin for my headless GAS, and that's just from looking at the "in progress" photos! I'll be ordering a headless 6er hopefully next year, there's probably a few folks on the forum I might invoice to help with the deposit, it's all the peer group pressure, honestly... Eude Quote
Kiwi Posted November 18, 2008 Author Posted November 18, 2008 Forgot to mention that Jon said he plans to let the bass grace the home page of the shuker website for a bit too. Quote
peted Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='331202' date='Nov 18 2008, 01:45 AM']Forgot to mention that Jon said he plans to let the bass grace the home page of the shuker website for a bit too.[/quote] With that facing wood I'm not surprised. That's gorgeous that is! Quote
Finbar Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 He said that about mine too, but it didn't happen, haha. There's still some 'proper' photos he took of it I've never seen o_O Quote
Bigwan Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='331202' date='Nov 18 2008, 01:45 AM']Forgot to mention that Jon said he plans to let the bass grace the home page of the shuker website for a bit too.[/quote] Me too! Quote
Kiwi Posted November 18, 2008 Author Posted November 18, 2008 hahaha, ok if he's telling porkies, maybe I will withhold Jon's posh coffee supply until he surrenders. Quote
Kiwi Posted November 24, 2008 Author Posted November 24, 2008 Update: completion in 3 weeks! Just in time for Christmas! Quote
Dood Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Sounds fantastic mate! I should give Jon a call myself agian to see if we will be getting a double delivery ;o) Quote
peted Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Great news! Can't wait to see the finished bass. I bet it's going to be a real looker. Quote
Kiwi Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 I went to see Jon on Friday on my way through to a Leeds gig and managed to get a few shots of the instrument. He still needs to deal with some blemishes and flatten back some overspray but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Quote
ped Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Awesome. The kiwi inlay is just right because it looks like the Kiwi has an eye! Looking forward to trying the bass... ped Quote
Kiwi Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 The neck profile is based on my Smith 6 and its a load more shallow than the Spector (which I'm actually more used to now because I play it exclusively apart from a 4 string). I'm all for the idea of getting used to one bass now, I've found switching instruments too often screws up my muscle memory and it makes playing quickly a bit difficult. So I'm going to get used to one instrument for a while and see what happens. Quote
mewsie Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 god that is beautiful! love the kiwi... ^_^ i know i have already said this, but it looks so well proportioned and elegant for a 6 string. can't wait to see it once that tape comes off...! x Quote
Ant Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='360138' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:56 AM']I went to see Jon on Friday on my way through to a Leeds gig and managed to get a few shots of the instrument. He still needs to deal with some blemishes and flatten back some overspray but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. [/quote] that looks awesome, did you see any other basses while you were there? Quote
eude Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Holy Crap! That is Gorgeous! Nice one Kiwi! Eude Quote
Kiwi Posted December 22, 2008 Author Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Ant' post='360282' date='Dec 21 2008, 03:50 PM']that looks awesome, did you see any other basses while you were there?[/quote] Jon showed me a few necks including one he's building for a bass for the bloke in the Kaiser Chiefs apparently. I also picked up Veil's 5 string and tested it for ergonomics and weight. Its a very nice instrument, medium light and feels very comfortable. I'd be very happy with it if it was mine I also had a go on the daphne blue jazz bass that Jon has on the Shuker home page. I didn't quite know what to make of it, the instrument was definitely not jazz sounding. The midrange was full and very solid and not at all scooped. I wondered whether the pickups were in phase with one another instead of out of phase like on most jazz basses. I think I'll have to talk to Jon some more about how he's set the electrics up. I also tried a single cut headless 5 that he's very happy with and that had Jon's typically solid mids/lower mids. Jon is also building me a headless guitar with some Steinberger parts I'd scored off Ebay and a Fernandes Sustainer. I'd left the body up to him to design but said I liked his standard body shapes. Quote
mcgraham Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Man, I am envious of that guitar. A headless guitar with a sustainer AND a midi pickup is something I want to have (and preferably build) at some point. Mark Quote
peted Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 That bass is simply gorgeous. As said before, great proportions and lovely curves. Jon's basses just get better with every one. Quote
Dood Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='360138' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:56 AM']I went to see Jon on Friday on my way through to a Leeds gig and managed to get a few shots of the instrument. He still needs to deal with some blemishes and flatten back some overspray but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. [/quote] Beautiful!!!! Absolutely!!! The top looks amazing - in 'real life' I reckon it's mouthwatering! Quote
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