Old Horse Murphy Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) TIme to confess all I guess. After many conversations with Si (Old Git) and then Jon Shuker, I've decided to ask Shuker to make a 5 String Precision for me (hence the reason I'm looking to sell my Lakland DJ5). Inspiration certainly came from Si's 5 Stringer, but this one should be markedly different. Spec is below and Jon has confirmed it will take a maximum of 5 months. I'd be very interested to hear what you think. Number of strings: 5 Body: Swamp ash Jean Jacques Burnel Precision shape Body thickness: 40mm Neck: 1 piece rock maple Fingerboard: Indian rosewood Number of frets: 20 Frets: Medium jumbo Fret markers: White Pearloid block markers/matching binding Side dots: Black Nut: Brass Pickups: 1x Delano Precision, 1x Delano Jazz Controls: 2 x split knobs (1x volume, 1x tone) Bridge: Schaller 2000 Machine heads: Hipshot Hardware: Chrome Pickguard: Black Pearloid Scale: 34" Width at nut: 45mm Depth at first fret 19.5mm Lacquer: Gloss Polyurethane Neck Lacquer: Satin Lacquer (15% gloss) Colour: Transparent Blue Electronics: Passive/ wide band tone cut Truss rod: 2-way and carbon reinforcements Head shape: 4+1 (as per P-Bass on Shuker website) The deposit has been paid, so now the long wait begins... Edited August 2, 2008 by Old Horse Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 nice colour combo- trans blue on swamp ash, black guard and rosewood board. how are the pickups selected/switched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Sounds good to me bud. Looking forward to seeing this baby come together... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='SJA' post='98115' date='Dec 3 2007, 01:55 PM']nice colour combo- trans blue on swamp ash, black guard and rosewood board. how are the pickups selected/switched?[/quote] The idea is to have one split volume pot for both pickups and one tone pot for both as well (similar to the stacked pots on the old Fender Jazzes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) ah, got it. when i put together my Warmoth P I put in a 5 way rotary switch for pickup select (1 neck, 3 both, 5 bridge, and inbetween sweetspot blends using presets pots- quite complex to figure out the wiring, but very simple to use) and a push-pull vol pot that bypasses the vol and tone. Edited December 3, 2007 by SJA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Sounds good. Just got to patient now I guess. Savour the wait though, it makes it all the better when you finally get your hands on the finished item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='98107' date='Dec 3 2007, 01:45 PM']Jon has confirmed it will take a maximum of 5 months.[/quote] How can it take *that* long to make a Bass? 'Cos he's making quite a few of 'em I guess! Sounds like a fantastic instrument though Gonna have to be patient... patient... patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='98212' date='Dec 3 2007, 03:59 PM']How can it take *that* long to make a Bass?[/quote] I must admit, it did cross my mind too!! However, if that's the timeframe he's quoting from the outset, I can't complain if he DOES take 5 months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='98216' date='Dec 3 2007, 04:05 PM']I must admit, it did cross my mind too!! However, if that's the timeframe he's quoting from the outset, I can't complain if he DOES take 5 months...[/quote] Just hope it doesn't take *longer* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Congrats on placing the order !! When it comes to the waiting time, you just have to trust your luthier and let him get on with it. If it takes a little more time, then it takes a little more time. You're going to be using the bass for many years to come, so 6 months or so isn't that long to wait. I suppose as more orders come through then more staff may be needed but for a small, specialised company that may not be the best thing. So customers will have to wait longer to ensure the product quality stays high. The time will fly by. I waited very nearly a year for my custom bass and it went quite quickly, apart from the last week before collecting it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Just had word from Jon that the build has started. Thanks for the feedback and also for the reassurance on the waiting time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nice one Nick. I only live 20 minutes from Jon's place so I popped in a while back - nice guy and lovely gear. Decided to go down the MM route rather than a custom - but we all make mistakes. Your commission sounds sweet - but why not BLACK! Cheers, Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 [quote name='martthebass' post='101115' date='Dec 7 2007, 08:33 PM']Nice one Nick. I only live 20 minutes from Jon's place so I popped in a while back - nice guy and lovely gear. Decided to go down the MM route rather than a custom - but we all make mistakes. Your commission sounds sweet - but why not BLACK! Cheers, Mart[/quote] I seriously thought about black, but my logic was that if I'm going to get a custom bass made, I wanted to see the quality of the wood etc, so didn't go for a solid colour. It was a difficult decision though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 MB1. Thankyou for coming home!..... Sorry that the chairs have all gone! I left them here!, i could have sworn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Speaking of which, I saw Tony Hadley the other day at a Charity Ball. Unfortunately the bass player did have a trace of Gold on his bass anywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 MB1. After the court case i think Mr hadley has to pay the rest of the spands, for the right to even wear gold!,let alone sing it! looks like youve been well and truly shukered too! Epedemic proportions! this now,gonna have to think about sending Dustin Hoffman in to find the Shuker antibody!....These Bassists Are Dropping Like Flies!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 [quote name='MB1' post='101131' date='Dec 7 2007, 09:06 PM']MB1. After the court case i think Mr hadley has to pay the rest of the spands, for the right to even wear gold!,let alone sing it! looks like youve been well and truly shukered too! Epedemic proportions! this now,gonna have to think about sending Dustin Hoffman in to find the Shuker antibody!....These Bassists Are Dropping Like Flies!. [/quote] It was too good an opportunity to be missed. I might even name it the MB1 Tribute model!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 MB1. I will have to charge ,should you even consider using my name.However if you were to send me,youre Rickenbacker(should have been the chris squire one) im sure that should cover it!.Never had a real ric and cannot explain my Gas for a blue one now,most strange.I remember Chris Glen used to play one out of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band...(a much underestimated little band!)...One for the new year, Me thinks, Ay Caramba!..... there passive too!........Oh Vic Ive Fallen!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Go for it mate. There was a beautiful blue 4003 on the Bay a few days ago. A fanastic colour in my opinion. Alex Harvey? Is that who the guy with the clown makeup played guitar for? Zal or Tal something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radansey Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Zal Cleminson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 [quote name='radansey' post='104746' date='Dec 15 2007, 07:53 PM']Zal Cleminson[/quote] That's the fella. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just received some photos from Jon and although I swore to myself I wouldn't ever post pictures of bits of wood, here they are!! Jon's chosen a really nice bit of Ash for the body, which I think will look great with the transparent blue finish I've chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 lurvly, and your right, thats a tasty bit of ash! another Shuker shaping up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) A few more pictures from Jon. The fingerboard is now mounted on the neck and it's been bound also. Jon's used Mother of Pearl for the binding and it's turned out darker than we both thought due to the transparency of the MOP which you need to use to give it the 3D effect. He's going to try and find a very thin laminate to put between the Mother of Pearl and the rosewood, which should lighten the colour a little. Tell the truth though, I actually quite like it as it is. As the bass is going to be a transparent blue as well, I think it will look pretty good. Edited February 6, 2008 by Old Horse Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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