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Not so far but then I've only been gigging since 1979

[quote name='EvilSmile' post='890894' date='Jul 9 2010, 10:39 PM']I've dropped an email to shuker inquiring about the basses. Waiting isn't really a huge problem for me - rather wait and get something amazing than rush and get something that is not up to par. That and £1500 for a hand made bass is almost too good to be true! Thanks for the offers re sourcing things in japan. Once i've got my head round what i'm after i might be calling on your services . Spoke with my bro and he's not too keen on bringing a bass back with him and it'd be harder for me to get him the money so its out of the question for the moment. No worries about your bass - i'm really not ready to commit to anything yet - even importing as i still need to find some time to get out to some shops to start playing some basses. I'm getting the feeling i'll be taking this slow and really look into all my options fully to make sure i'm getting exactly what i want. So far this thread has been extremely helpful![/quote] Wise words. Take it slowly, try as may instruments as you can. Japanese basses come in all the time.. Jon Shuker's not great on answering emails so don't panic if you don't get one back very quickly. He's very helpful on the phone if you can catch him. Admin and comms are rather secondary to building the basses so by far the best thing to do if possible is to go and visit his workshop. You won't get any hard sell. No need Also, as has been covered in many threads on here down the years, Luthier months bear little resemblence to normal months (a bit like festival and wedding time scales) So if he gives you an estimated build time ever, just double it Have fun trying them all...

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='890872' date='Jul 9 2010, 10:11 PM']Of course not, im a bloke ;-)[/quote] Ah that explains it.. Big broad manly shoulders I suspect

Some great playing as long as you do what they seem to have done and forget they are playing Footprints

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='890545' date='Jul 9 2010, 04:16 PM']Ive had a Fender Deluxe double gig bag for about 18 months. It seems well made and only costs £49 but my god is it impossible to use. The way the shoulder strap is designed means the pad on it sits in front of your shoulder, leaving the metal digging right in to your shoulder bone. Maybe one day ill figure out how to use it in a practical way but for now its great for storage.[/quote] Did you not read the user manual?

[quote name='EvilSmile' post='890735' date='Jul 9 2010, 07:54 PM']Again thanks for all the extra information. So its pretty much between a MIA and a MIJ - currently the MIJ is looking more appealing as they are quite a bit cheaper! My brother is currently in Japan - wonder if i can persuade him to bring me a MIJ bass back Never really heard of Shuker before but will definitely check them out.[/quote] Oh yes.. You should certainly check out the Shuker JJB if that's the kind of sound and spec you are looking for. And a hand build bass for £1500 new/ £1100 used? Has to be a possibility. May have to wait for a bit/ages though. I can ask my Japanese spies if they can source something for your bro to pickup if you are talking used, and they are wherever he's going to be. If you fancy new you may want to have a look here: [url="http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=ja_en&trurl=http:/%2fwww.fenderjapan.co.jp%2ftop.htm"]Fender Japan Catalogue[/url] PM me if I can help at all .. My Black MIJ 57RI is now on hold for someone, sorry.

[quote name='KevB' post='890589' date='Jul 9 2010, 04:52 PM']I bought one at Derbyshire country fair from some bloke's stall, his name is printed on the inside but I can't remember it. It's pretty much identical to this; [url="http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Jaxon-Hats-Buffalo-Leather-Cowboy-Hat-P119998/"]http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Jaxon-Hats-Bu...oy-Hat-P119998/[/url] except mine has two small breathing holes on each side for better ventilation (good for gigging!) and it was £32. I'm sure they are all knocked up in China anyway, could have got one even cheaper from here for example; [url="http://www.higgsleathers.co.uk/index.php?CATEGORY=9&SUB=3&gclid=CI28z8rl3qICFY8A4wodVinarw"]http://www.higgsleathers.co.uk/index.php?C...CFY8A4wodVinarw[/url] I prefer to try before I buy with hats so the country fair was a good compromise, and I was goaded into by the person I was with![/quote] Cool Cheers Kev..

[quote name='dood' post='890502' date='Jul 9 2010, 03:22 PM']Simon,once again, you have been an absolute gent! That's awesome! - I'll have a wee snout myself! (That's not the name of a hat - or a wish for plastic surgery - I meant I'll go take a look.... lol lol lol)[/quote] Ha ha for a second there, Dood, I thought you were mistaking this for Village Porridge re-run Prison Backy Supplies

[quote name='sshorepunk' post='890335' date='Jul 9 2010, 12:37 PM']That Ibanez looks like a good option, I think I will try it next My bag does get hammered, and like I said earlier, leaving pointy strap locks on doesn't help Tony[/quote] Small blocks of polystyrene taped in with Gaffa should sort that problem, specially if you do it from new.

According to the Youtube vid comments "Andy does it again! with the best in the business, Bernie Dresel on drums. Jerry Watts on bass." Personally I think playing Footprints at this speed murders it.

Still looking I think

Nudge up for weekend viewers ...

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='889770' date='Jul 8 2010, 06:58 PM']Can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced double gigbag ? Not too expensive ! But good quality.[/quote] Given that these conditions are subjective and somewhat mutually exclusive ... I can say that at £70 ish from Thomann the Ibanez certainly meets the price criteria. It's pretty tough and secure, 3 years of regular use and no zip or stitching issues yet. It's a bit heavy when full (but has wheels and a good selection of handles) and the pockets are tempting so lots goes in them ... However it score highly on value for money.

I've had a fair few P basses in my time. I like the older styles so my keeper Fender is a modded MIJ 62 re-issue which is a fine. The Japanese re-issue necks are not as aircraft carrier wide as the originals or the US made accurate re-issues. The 62 and 57 MIJ/CIJ are 40mm (where as an original is pushing 44mm - even my big fat fingers fall down the gaps between the strings on those ) the 70's style Japanese re-issues have a slightly less wide neck. As per all of these things though, you'd be best to try a few. I have a (non-export) MIJ 57 with US pickups and maple board for sale, however if you have the wherewithal you most certainly should try the [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjpb.htm"]Jon Shuker Jean Jacques Burnel (JJB). [/url] Stonkin' "super P" bass and a maple board. Ask Clarky for an opinion.. There's a few other JJB owners on BC and you are not that far from Jon's workshop. The Shuker custom JJB pickup is really rather special. Meanwhile if I can interest you in my Black PB57US let me know. Oh and as Pete has just said, the non-export ones like my ones seem to be of a much better quality.

I really like my Ibanez one [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_double_bag_trolley_ebass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_double_bag_trolley_ebass.htm[/url]

A friend of a friend has been let down by their wedding band. They need a pop/rock wedding band for Saturday the 17th July (next week!) Central Bristol. PM me for contacts and details. Thanks OG

[quote name='KevB' post='889436' date='Jul 8 2010, 12:31 PM']Thought I'd missed out on a deal but then realised I'd actually paid 20% less for my hat than the equivalent one on the web site, plus I got to try it on before I bought it ^_^[/quote] Cool Where? and which one?

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='889451' date='Jul 8 2010, 12:44 PM']Oooh. Temptation is upon me. I have a very large head unfortunately [/quote] Me too 61 or 62 cms hat size. Their XL fits OK, generally.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='889283' date='Jul 8 2010, 09:33 AM']The avatar is because I met an old friend who I haven't seen for years recently. He noted my lack of barnet, glasses and grey 'tache combo and remarked "You look like Alf Garnet you old ****" Alf's political views aren't mine. The curmudgeonly aspect does ring true though.[/quote] Yeah.. I've seen your video

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='889596' date='Jul 8 2010, 03:31 PM']I sold a 70s Fender P on eBay, and posted a little videoclip I made into the auction: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m8GOgZTvwA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m8GOgZTvwA[/url] It shows that the bass: a ) Really existed b ) Growled like a good'un c ) Rang true and clean all the way to thehighest frets No doubt it also fuelled GAS in prospective buyers... despite my lousy playing. It went for a fair bit more than I hoped. So... I think it's a good thing. People like to see stuff.[/quote] Hummmmmmm Does make me think ...

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='889254' date='Jul 8 2010, 09:01 AM']10% HJ. My Dekker trilby is on its way [/quote] Ha ha.. Somewhat ironic given your avatar characters' views on Des and his countrymen.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='889228' date='Jul 8 2010, 08:27 AM']Does it say anywhere how much that discount is?[/quote] Oh sorry, I should have said, as Teej has cunningly discovered with his Stirling detective work, it's 10%

Phil on a 4001? I bet it still sounded the same as his Precision and psudo precisions Meanwhile that just goes to show what absolute bargains we have now.

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