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I'm afraid I had to let the J Bass go, I just wasn't getting along with the Jazz Bass sound. It's now in the very capable hands of [b]Jobiebass[/b] though, so I know it'll be happy. Still got my 6 string though So I'm just a one bass guy for the foreseeable, but what a bass! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Mikey R' post='539320' date='Jul 13 2009, 01:40 PM']Bumping an old thread... Hey Eude, the visual balance between the smaller headstock and body looks really nice! Is this bass body the same size as a standard Jazz bass, or is it slightly smaller? If it is, how wide is it accross? I would like the same kind of proportions on my P bass. Cheers![/quote] Sorry dude, The bass is a fair bit smaller than a regular jazz bass, but the proportions are perfect. I'm afraid, for anything else, you'll have to ask [b]Jobiebass[/b] questions regarding this bass now, it's no longer mine... Cheers, Eude

Sold my Shuker J Bass to [b]Jobiebass[/b]. Top bloke to deal with Great communication and an absolute pleasure to do business with. Cheers mate Eude

Hey Chris, really glad the bass arrived safe and sound and that you're really digging it It was tough to say good bye, but I'm glad it's gone to a good home. Enjoy Eude

[quote name='deksawyer' post='529005' date='Jun 30 2009, 07:33 PM']It'll be very similar in spec to the 'Lazarus' bass but with a Recurve Type S body shape. And a lefty as well! D.[/quote] Nice one dude, I love that bass! Eude

Ah, I get ya. Nice one dude Anymore details or are you going to tease us all for the foreseeable?... Eude [quote name='deksawyer' post='528995' date='Jun 30 2009, 07:24 PM']Well, you should be able to recognise that red carpet (although it looks cleaner than I think it normally looks!). D.[/quote]

God man! We need more than that! Loverly bit of wood, but don't leave us dangling... Eude

[quote name='Skywalker83' post='522631' date='Jun 24 2009, 02:42 PM']Thanks for all the input! I'm definitely going for a 33" scale! The luthier says its not a problem for him to build, and also he has found a supplier for the birdseye maple fretboard! So here is my bass specs: [b]Strings:[/b] 6 [b]Design: [/b]Single cut Neckthru (body shape like a Fodera Imerial elite) Birdseye Maple pickup covers with Walnut Ramp [b]Frets:[/b] 24 [b]Scale:[/b]33" [b]Woods:[/b] Crotch or Figured Walnut Top and Ash or Alder Body [b]Neck:[/b] Wenge Neck with walnut topped headstock [b]Fretboard:[/b] Birdseye Maple with Wenge block inlays [b]Hardware:[/b] [b]Colour:[/b] Gold [b]Tuners:[/b] Warwick or Gotoh Tuners [b]Bridge:[/b] 17.5mm spacing , not sure which make yet. [b]Nut: [/b]Brass Nut [b]Strap Locks:[/b] Flush mount [b]Electrics:[/b] [b]Pickups:[/b] 2 x Bartolini G6 narrow Soapbars [b]Preamp:[/b] John East U-retro Deluxe[/quote] Nice spec dude. Do you ave any pics of your luthier's previous work? Eude

Looking good dude! Eude

Absolutlely brilliant collection mate. I've personally played each and every one of those basses and I'm inconsolably jealous of you Mark! You're a lucky dog Hope you're doing well man Oh, and [b]LeftyJ[/b] - the Tyler was an absolute dream to play! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Skywalker83' post='515369' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:21 PM']Thanks for the replies! The luthier i'm having my bass built by is a finnish luthier named Marko Ursin, i've seen a couple of basses that a friend of mine has had built and they're pretty nice basses. The current spec of the bass is: Fodera Imperial elite shaped sigle cut 6 string thru neck 33" scale Ash or Alder body with a crotch or Figured Walnut top Wenge Neck Birdseye maple fingerboard with abalone block inlays 18mm spaced Gotoh bridge Gotoh tuners fluch mount strap locks birdseye maple pickup covers Walnut Ramp I'm having a bit of trouble trying to decide on pickups and preamp for the bass, i'd really like a set or Bartolini G6's but i'm not sure if they will work with the 18mm string spacing. Does anybody know? or recommend other pickups and a pre? I think the the 33" would be good for me because all the basses i've had have been 35" and i've sometimes found them a little uncomfortable to play for long periods. I'm 5 ft 6 and my arms are quite short.[/quote] Hey man, that sounds like a pretty sweet spec I'm 5 ft 6 too and the 33" is a perfect fit, I reckon you'll love it, especially if you've been playing 35" basses! Preamp-wise, I don't think I could look past the ACG Preamp these days, it's absolutely awesome. If you like to tweak a lot, or even if you just use it to tune your sound to a room it's perfect, so so flexible! Pickups? I'm a big fan of EMG pickups, particularly the DC ones, really growly and aggressive sounding, but it depends what you want kind of sound or sounds you want from your bass. I think the EMGs do colour the sound of your bass a fair bit, so they're not for everyone... Cheers, Eude