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[quote name='skelf' post='514817' date='Jun 15 2009, 10:12 PM']Just finished a 33" five string tuned E to C worked pretty well and have another on the books. I have a six spec'd up for some time in the future when the finances are sorted out. Alan[/quote] Ah, is the Skelf finished now then? I bet it's a peach Eude

Hey all, sorry for the late response, was at a wedding yesterday and am now at work, with a hangover - boo I've got 2 33" scale basses, one 6 string and one 4 string and I'm over the moon with them! If you've got smallish hands, or just fancy something that's a tiny bit easier to get around on I thoroughly recommend the 33" scale. I haven't really noticed any considerable difference in tone or tension of the low B on my 6 string, it's just right. There's a wee sample on the Shuker site where I use the low B >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3[/url] I've done loads of recording and live performances with the bass and it's the perfect scale for me, I'd never go back now. [b]biro[/b] is right, the bass has to be well built and two very key parts to the construction are to use very stiff woods and to make sure there is a good and consistent break angle over the nut. I also think using a brass nut and a heavy bridge also helps things, along with a bit of luthier Voodoo. I believe that a set neck, or even a neck through design will make for a stiffer bass and therefore an even stiffer B string, however mine is a bolt-on and it's fine. One other nice surprise is that the higher strings sound a little fuller and sweeter than on a regular scale bass. As far as cons are concerned, I can't really think of any to be honest. I imagine some strings might not be a great fit, but I've not any problems so far and I've used DR, SIT, Rotosound and D'Addario strings. That's about it! If you're in the Edinburgh area mate, you're more than welcome to have a go of my 33" Shukers. Which luthier are you talking t about yer bass plans? Feel free to PM me by the way if you have any other questions. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='justgone' post='511863' date='Jun 12 2009, 09:41 AM']Or call em and ask for Kirsten! She rocks![/quote] She does indeed Rock, and she's a very very fox young lady too Glad to hear Red Dog are treating folks well and making up for some of the mistakes Sound Control made from the same premises... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Mikey R' post='511708' date='Jun 11 2009, 11:19 PM']Hey everyone, Ive updated the first post with two possible designs. I like them both, so I'd appreciate what everyone else thinks![/quote] I like the tele control plate dude, very classy Eude

[quote name='peted' post='510206' date='Jun 10 2009, 02:35 PM']I asked Jon for an update on my bass this week and he said that he's finishing off 4 JJ Burnell sig basses at the moment and he will resume work on my bass shortly. Sounds like he's absolutely swamped![/quote] Jings, I should probably stop sending him such long emails then... Eude

Awesome looking bass [b]urb[/b] Pretty quick turn around too for a full on custom job - you must be over he moon Congrats! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='509932' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:49 AM']I know - it's odd. After playing 5s for ages, to swap back to a 4 - it's great fun. Zipping around all the neck which of course you don't have to do as much on a 5. Great fun... and of course, slap on a 4... different kettle of fish... Nice one dude - its certainly a nice bit of kit.[/quote] I've totally noticed that too jumping between 6 and 4 strings, the 4 string just feels like a toy, loads of fun to play Eude

Most jealous of you lot, wish I could afford the time and the cash to do this little course, it'd be awesome! I'd love to build myself a little shortscale bass for noodling around on, maybe next year... [b]ateyercheese[/b] The mini gotohs look great on a shukerised-fender style headstock >> I assume that's the ones you mean, right?... Cheers, Eude

Very nice dude Eude

[quote name='richardcoughlan' post='507820' date='Jun 7 2009, 10:41 PM']i modelled the spec mostly around the matt garrison fodera ........but with none of that shoddy american build quality![/quote] You going for a 33" scale too then? Both my basses are 33"ers and I absolutely love them, they're a breeze to play! Cheers, Eude

Hey Rich, awesome sounding spec! Love the mix of the 2 shapes too, looks perfectly balanced to me... That's going to be a hell of a bass. Eude

That bass is going to be gorgeous mate - I saw it in it's raw state a while ago and it sexy enough then! You're one lucky B, although I don't envy the next wee wait when the bass is so tantalisingly close Congrats dude. Eude

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='503849' date='Jun 2 2009, 02:47 PM']Nice shape. The horns kind of remind me of the new Zender signature from Warwick. This works. The Warwick doesn't - imho of course! Nice.[/quote] +1

Absolutely gorgeous mate! I think you're right, a lighter fingerboard would look awesome... Love that shape too! What's the ETA? Eude

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='500216' date='May 28 2009, 08:21 PM']Hear me out, forgot to post that, good point, haha.[/quote] Nice one dude, sounding great, really nice and thick tone. Cool tunes too Eude

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='500209' date='May 28 2009, 08:11 PM']I used it on the track in the studio in the end, you can hear it [url="http://www.myspace.com/stringfinger"]HERE[/url][/quote] which track?...

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='498879' date='May 27 2009, 03:25 PM']phwoar! thats certainly got the 'schwing' factor! how does she play/sound?[/quote] +1 and I'm sure it'll be a powerhouse of sounds, much like Lazerus was Cheers, Eude

You lucky B! I've seen this bass in various stages through it's build and it's an absolute beaut and that was even before it had hardware! Pics soon dude, but for now, get off the internet and play that dang bass Eude

[quote name='Spoombung' post='494514' date='May 21 2009, 05:56 PM']Okay, the first thing I should say is [b]I HAVE THE NEW BASS IN MY POSSESSION! [/b] But as the light is fading fast and I'd rather wait 'till tomorrow to take some proper shots and give some first impressions of the instrument ....[i]and [/i]I'm too busy playing it anyway...and the kids are howling for their Tesco pizza and cucumber slices....I thought I'd bring you the promised pictures of Mike soldering away with his iron and shielding the inside cavity instead. You all love this stuff (I'm told!) :lol[/quote] You're a terrible tease bud! Glad you've got the bass though, can't wait to see the proper pics. Enjoy, Eude

[quote name='Hamster' post='491934' date='May 18 2009, 10:09 PM']It's the unfortunate smiley code for sunglasses - B ) - but the lowercase also triggers it b ) which to me is a monacle or Leela's sunglasses Back on topic - OBBM [/quote] + 1 Awesome cables, great price and a very very quick custom service Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='489092' date='May 15 2009, 05:13 PM']Looksl ike this is on hold for a bit, I just got given 5 days notice. AWESOME [/quote] Nightmare dude Sorry to hear that. Eude

I think they're "licensed by Delano", as in they're OEM model by Delano made specifically for Sandberg. They all used to come with Delano branded pickups, changed about a year ago with no drop in price, so I'd assume they're the same pickups in slightly different housings, or perhaps wound to custom specs? I also think having the lower part of the P pickup further towards the neck would help to fatten up the D & G strings, just my 2p anyway Cheers, Eude [quote name='OldGit' post='486619' date='May 13 2009, 08:53 AM']Oh! Nice Freudian slip there, Dood (I assume - or do you really, really love it?) So .. what is the difference? More "bridge" sound from the E and A or more neck from the D and G? Sandberg do them all that way round which looks very strange on their classic look California sunburst jobbie. Also are those Delano pickups on the Sandburgs? They have that same big single pole thing but the website says they are Sandburg pickups.[/quote]

Reckon your first option would work out best. I know the single pole piece jazz pickups will be more like a Jazz Bass on steroids, rather than a classic one. Simon's Single Cut which he mentioned earlier in the thread might have just the setup you need. (http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39830&hl=shuker+porn) Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='485213' date='May 11 2009, 05:31 PM']Maybe 3eq humbucker, switch to passive which makes the humbucker single coil and seperate nob for ballance + tone when its a jazz? that way I could pre set the bass up and wouldnt have to twiddle between songs much. or am I being crazy? im not sure whats possible with EQ so ill leave it to you guys to rip me to bits about it and tell me why im wrong.[/quote] Hey man, there's a load of options out there. But I'd be tempted to keep the pickup selection separate from the EQ. Your idea with the switchable MM to single coil and a single coil up front would work fine, with a passive vol, pan and tone, then have an active EQ which you could turn on and off. This would give you your active Ray sound with a passive J Bass sound, but still give you the option of running the J Bass sound active and the Ray sound passive, if you want to. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='484532' date='May 10 2009, 07:55 PM']id kick myself if I didnt ask this, what if I wanted an active jazz tone?[/quote] Hey bud, I'm pretty sure you can just set the pickup with a separate switch to choose the coils, rather than linking it into an active passive switch. You could then add that to a 3 band EQ, and active/passive switch and a passive tone control, but you'd end up with a hell of a lot of controls, might be pricey all in too... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='483168' date='May 8 2009, 05:50 PM']im about 3 hours away but im sure it'd be worth the drive! specking up mine now, it'll be in the build dairy section in a few minuites. would like your input [/quote] Awesome dude. If you have any questions just shoot Eude