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Today I completed a 440 mile round trip to collect a bass that has just been completed by Mr.Jon Shuker. It's a bit too late to take any photos, so that will have to wait until tomorrow. It's similar to the one below, but the neck is narrower and more figured, it has different knobs, is #8 of 10 and is signed by JJ. Pick-up's are in house built, as are JJ's now. After years, probably more like decades, of avoiding Precisions because I found the necks a bit chunky, in 2021 I decided to order a JJ Sig with a J neck (build thread here). I have since used this exclusively in my main band and Queen tribute and it's been absolutely faultless. The Zenith promises to be equally as good and almost unbelievably, it seems to be lighter than my first one. Thanks once again to @Dood for turning my gaze towards Jon's basses in the first place (I'm sure Jon is a member here, but I can't remember his tag). Whilst at Shuker HQ, I also saw the two pieces of spalted maple which will form the top of my next Precision build and they look stunning too. If any of you are looking for a quality hand built Precision (other models are available) that won't require a second mortgage, give Jon a look at Shuker Guitars.

We're back! It's been a while, weather was bad for a bit, work and the other bass took over, but I'm back to work on this. It is ready for clear coat - but I have a question before I start. As I'm going for a satin finish, I've read that the best thing to do is to use a few layers of gloss, then a bit of satin over the top. Sounds fine to me. I have these 2 products to hand, a 2K glossy clear, and a satin standard varnish. They should be compatible, but am I better off getting a satin 2K? Or even a standard glossy varnish to pair with this satin one? Thanks!

Really underrated cabs IMO: the Ashdown mini 4x8 and 1x15 cabs became part of my "compact" gigging rig several years ago, but were just so darn convenient to gig with that it inevitably became my main rig. The 1x15 had had its driver upgraded with a 400W Celestion neo when I had it, and I replaced the blueline drivers in the 4x8 with kevlar-coned 200W RMS non-neo units (so now 800W) They do seem to pop up FS now and again

Maybe you could use a little wood filler to really accent the grain? I've always wanted to do that.

I have been looking at your build! I didn't even think about reversing the P. I know it looks cool and I presume it sounds fatter on the D+G? I don't think I'll bve doing that on this build as I've already had the scratch plate cut, and paid a decent chunk for it haha. Pretty damn blue right? I like it. I think it fit's the brief. Today's experiment is to try adding a little multicolour sparkle, just because sparkles are fun, really.

So, having spent a good few hours creating my patches for a gig tomorrow, really really impressed. Can safely say the ampeg svt emulation is worth the price alone for me, the break up and bounce is there. It sounds better and clearer than my actual svt classic ever did. Agree with some other comments that the modulation effects are a little tame - envelope filter in particular I couldn’t get anything approaching funky out of but no doubt more extreme blocks are coming.

Seriously, just buy a neck from a Chinese seller on eBay. I've recently picked up Jazz/slim profile and Precision/chunky necks. Both around £80.00. Both great.

It may be a bit of a 'Dahu hunt', looking for the cause. I have noticed many times a 'slipping' of synchro, on my own and many other more professional videos, which I attribute to You-Tube itself, and for which there is no cure that I know of. It's not much of an issue in your video; it's more troublesome when trying to match what a drummer is doing, especially after twenty minutes of drift..! As for the video itself, I'll admit to not being an uber-fan of whatever brand of metal this is, but it certainly respects its genre. I have several audio systems here, and even through the 'big speakers', it's very difficult to distinguish the bass notes, as you're tuned down so low. This is not criticism; it's part of the genre. I expect, 'live' through a decent sub-equipped FOH system, the walls would tremble adequately. I'll admit, too, that I could distinguish little of the lyrics, but, that, too, is part and parcel, and anyway, I'm old, so... A Good Video, then, all the better for being your first (of many..?). Good Stuff, well done. Douglas

With a screen name like that, I think the DoI needs to beware of him.

Welcome to the machine... and beware the DoI

Welcome HoL. Great screen name!

THE SONS OF ILLINOIS operate out of Chelmsford, Essex. We play exciting, crowd-pleasing Chicago Blues and we very urgently need a bassist who plays both upright bass and bass guitar. We have a good book of really decent gigs for 2026. We have a strong social media presence, with more than 2,000 followers on Facebook and a YouTube channel too. Band line-up is: Vocals/Harmonica Lead/Slide Guitar Lead/Rhythm Guitar Upright/Bass Guitar - the vacant position Drums/Percussion Please call Mark on 07885 858158 immediately if you're up for this!

Little Donkey - The Beverley Sisters

Phew... I had a sudden worry having said 21 when what I have is 20, so it'll fit a 20 pocket with an overhang

Beast Of Burden - Stones / Bette Midler

I’ve used Moo a lot, good quality print and some nice options.

You have an exciting weekend ahead, DJ! Congrats

Mark

Good grief that’s a stunner!

Honestly, you'll let anyone in. I've been playing bass on and off for about 15 years in various genres and have fallen into a rock covers band over the last couple of years. I'm looking to get more into modding, and broaden my horizons in instruments and playing techniques. I've owned and played a fair amount of tat over the years, this is what I currently own Basses 2024 Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Bass (this I plan to bling) 2023 Music Man Sterling Stingray Short Scale 1979 Peavey T-40 2004 Fender Aerodyne II Jazz Bass El Cheapo Squier Tele (guitar) Amp 2010 500w Markbass CMD 102 Pedals Laney Black Country Customs The Custard Factory compressor Laney Black Country Customs Blackheath Distortion Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 Preamp Pedal Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone chorus Boss TU-3 tuner Boss ME-80b multi effects

@PaulThePlug, the original Steinberger tuners are really smooth, not like the licensed ones. It's not an L2, but an XL2 made when the factory was moved to Newburgh, so after 1984, but remember that the company was sold to Gibson in 1987. You have to search for the serial number under the tuners on the side to date it, or if it's a transitional model (1984~1985), in the battery compartment. Check this to have all the data needed: http://www.steinbergerworld.com/L-series.htm And the intonation on this one is totally wrong...

Some new colours & styles announced today...rainbow sparkle DP and Merc 4 and 5 string in blackout.

The Real Deal Composite / Carbon go for £€$STUPID... It's an Icon. For use and smoother tuning I recommend fitting F4-10M thrust washers to the tuning screws (as a replacement for the 3 nylon washers on each, but keep em as original bits) like on my Hohner B2 - 4 for about a tenner.

Always been a fan of Moo. They do some interesting ones that the likes of Vistaprint, etc don't do.

It's Bandcamp Friday again. ☺️ Just these two for me today. Mark