eude

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='261531' date='Aug 13 2008, 01:30 PM']That may be, but I have the nicest back!

Cant wait to try it on, I'll make sure to post clips too. With that potentially huge range of sound, it will take a while though.[/quote]

I am so insanely jealous mate!

Eude

Holy crap dude, that's gorgeous!
You must be well chuffed.

Alan does it again!

Eude

[quote name='Mike' post='260724' date='Aug 12 2008, 11:51 AM']I'm into month 8 for my jazz build, probably going to be at least another month![/quote]

Reckon it'll be a couple of months yet then

Eude

[quote name='coasterbass' post='260715' date='Aug 12 2008, 11:44 AM']Eude - your band, 10 Storey's High... how long has that been going? I think I might have one of your CD's.[/quote]

Hey man,
it's been going a few years, I've been with them since January 2007, which is when we started pushing properly.
What CD is it?
Officially there's been a proper single called Good Things and the album just recently, called The Thrill of the Fall.
There's probably a fair few home made and white labels flying around too though...

Eude

[quote name='Bigwan' post='260692' date='Aug 12 2008, 11:17 AM']Have to say that a pair of DB112s in black and silver with a chrome ashdown ABM head would look altogether sexual![/quote]

He he
Alarmingly, I think I know what you mean...

Eude

[quote name='BassManKev' post='260687' date='Aug 12 2008, 11:13 AM']hows it goin?[/quote]

Hey Kev,
not heard much for a while unfortunately
I did know going in that this one wouldn't be as quick as the last one given the amount of orders Jon had on, even thought it's a pretty simple build.
I did also promise that I wouldn't make nearly as much of a pain of myself this time round and leave him be...

I've seen that some folks who ordered at the end of last year have been getting their basses near completion now, so I reckon it'll be another month at least.
Bassmonster's is probably going to be ready in the next few weeks and he ordered his about 3 months before I put the deposit down on mine.
Would seem unfair if I didn't have to wait a wee while longer.
I think I got a false sense of progress seeing the body sprayed up so soon, I think Jon worked it up quick so he could spray it with a large batch of earlier orders, still not seen any pics of the neck you see.

Still, the wait is exciting, and surprisingly not as painful as last time either.
Maybe that's cause I've already got a Shuker to keep me occupied

Cheers,
Eude

[quote name='Bigwan' post='260635' date='Aug 12 2008, 09:52 AM']GS came first. Been around for a fair few years and has won 1x12 shootouts galore. Some say it's a little mid-shy, but I don't hear that in mine. I'll be buying a second one one of these days. They are quite big (deep) for a 1x12.

The DB is slightly larger and constructed from different wood, apparently adding more mids to the sound. Same actual driver as the GS. A different cab finish (vinyl rather than carpet). Better looking cab - very retro. Similar weight.

If I hadn't already got a GS I'd go for a DB, but since I got a GS second hand then I'll stick with them.[/quote]

Spot on.
The DB's where brought out in reaction to criticisms of the GS's apparent mid-scoop.
I've not really noticed it either to be honest,however my bass is pretty mid-focussed anyway, plus I wee nudge of low mid on the eq of the amp would sort it out.

The DB's do look a lot cooler though, they are actually slightly heavier, but still a one hand lift, oh and they're slightly pricier but still offer great bang for buck.
For the record, I'd have gone with the DB cab too at the time if I'd thought about it, mainly because they look cooler, but I'm more than happy with the GS anyway.

Cheers,
Eude

That's looking amazing dude!
You've got me GASing hard for a headless bass now!
I've always fancied one, and even more so now that I can't fit my current bass in my boot, so I can't go for a pre or post rehearsal pint without taking it with me!

New headless bass or a new car?...

Reckon I'd have more fun with the bass.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='259053' date='Aug 9 2008, 10:05 PM']... there's a new shuker body shape currently in production. It reminds me a little of an Alembic Rogue.[/quote]

I don't suppose the new shape looks anything like this?

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Cheers,
Eude

Some luverly Shukerage there guys!

Here's my Shuker Single Cut Bolt-On 6 >>
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The Bolt-On Neck Joint

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Headstock

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The top showing the slab finish

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Bass in use recently at our recent album launch

Specs>>
33" Scale
White Ash Body with an Amboyna Drop Top and matching Headstock
5 piece Maple/Wenge Neck with graphite rods
Santos Rosewood Fingerboard
Dual EMG DC pickups with Shuker designed 3 band EQ with internal mid freq control and gain

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='255645' date='Aug 5 2008, 06:16 PM']well i am hoping its not to far off, all the body and neck work has been done from what i can tell, so it should be onto the assembly next[/quote]

Cool man, can't wait to see the finished article!


[quote name='Mike' post='256410' date='Aug 6 2008, 04:00 PM']WOW - stunning finish!

PS Mine is up to 8months![/quote]

8 months, has it been 8 months already or have you been told it'll take 8 months?
Did you start a build diary or are you keeping it all under wraps?
As I remember, it's a 33" 5 string right?

I did promise Jon that I'd not bother him too much, so I'm just leaving him be, plus if it runs for another 3 months or so, I don't have to worry about enjoying myself too much on holiday next month...

Cheers,
Eude

That's a peach Kev!
Nice work.

Eude

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='255587' date='Aug 5 2008, 05:05 PM']aye am fair chuffed with this colour, any new on yours yet?[/quote]

Nothing for a while dude, but given that timescales have been running up to 8 months and over I'm not holding my breath.
Doesn't bother me too much just now, I knew I'd have to be ready for a wait on this one, I also promised Jon I wouldn't be nearly as much of a pain as I was last time round, and thus far I've managed to just let him get on with it
I think Jon pushed to get the body sorted quickly so he could spray it with the earlier batch of orders, still not even seen a pic of the neck glued up...

How long till you reckon you'll get your mits on yours then?

Cheers,
Eude

Looking awesome mate!
Really nice colour.

Eude

Hey [b]Meester Horse-Murphy[/b],
that's one gorgeous bass you got there!
Glad it's working out so well in your live set too, I love EMGs too, they never disappoint!

Congrats man - she was worth the wait.

Eude

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='250194' date='Jul 29 2008, 09:23 AM']ok, so its not just me then? I found a bit worrying the lines on the headstock which aren't completely straight. They sort of wobble a little.

The ironic thing is that his acoustic guitars look beautiful. I guess he's just not set up for sculpting solid bodies.[/quote]

On the plus side dude, you've probably saved yourself a fair whack of cash.
Is it not possible to get New Zealand sourced woods shipped to one of the more reputable builders over here in the UK?

Eude

That is pretty ugly...

I use a single Aguilar GS112 at the moment and couldn't be happier with it! Getting another one ASAP too.
From what I've heard the DB cabs are even better, so I think they'd be a safe bet.

They ain't quite as light as some of the NEO ones, but I reckon there's more girth to the sound as a result, and at around 40 lbs, they're still a one hand lift anyway.
I'm sure you could spend £600 on a better 1X12 cab, but as far as bang for buck goes the Aggies are pretty hard to beat I reckon.

Just my 2p...

Cheers,
Eude

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='248026' date='Jul 25 2008, 06:54 PM']Hi
I need a bit of advice. The original plan, was to have an all in one pup cover/ramp/thumb rest running from the bridge to the neck. Having played a few basses with ramps, I'm thinking slapping may be compromised?
Is this the case, or will it just mean an adjustment of technique? Otherwise it will mean having to reshape the pup cover/ramp/thumb rest by the neck, which may destroy the aesthetic [/quote]

Hey MacDaddy,
you could have the ramp kinda scalloped in where you needed to get your fingers in for popping.
So the wood would still be there, albeit thinner, kinda like the cut down on my fingerboard, the other way round, see here >>



If you did it that way, it'd still be a continuous piece of wood to the untrained eye...

I agree with lwtait though, given where that precision pickup is sketched you ain't gonna have much room anyway.

Hope this helps dude, when I get home, I can do you a proper drawing if it'll help to explain my idea a little clearer.

Cheers,
Eude

Gotta be black dude!
I've never really like Chrome Hardware, I've always thought it looked cheap, apart from that kinda brushed alloy finish that Hipshot do on some products.
I'd also go with black though, as adding more contrast to the Ebony top might be overkill, I'd leave that to the maple board...

Just my 2p of course.

Cheers,
Eude

[quote name='simon1964' post='246490' date='Jul 23 2008, 11:24 PM']Just received the first pics from Jon! The body needs a bit more routing before the gloss coat, but this gives a general idea. Really pleased with the top, and the contrast with the lighter body. Jon's working on the neck at the moment, so looking forward to some more pics in due course![/quote]

GORGEOUS!

Eude

Nice looking spec there Sean!
Intrigued by the scroll shape, you got any ideas or sketches yet?

Also, are you just having the one pickup?

Looking forward to this one developing...

Cheers,
Eude

Hey bud,
I went from a Warwick Thumb Bolt-On 5 to a my Bolt-On Single Cut Shuker 6 in my profile pic.
Couldn't be happier, managed to get a pretty close Thumb Bass sound out of it and much much more.
Can't recommend Shukers enough.

Are you going down the custom route or are you buying one that's already been built?

Eude

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='231816' date='Jul 3 2008, 10:24 AM']Right the first 20 pm's have been sent out, I'm looking for at least another 20 before close of play on the 12th July.
A £5 won't even buy you a pint in London, and I spill around a £5's worth of petrol when filling up my car now!

So "thanks" so far but I know we can do better: there are a lot of Yorkshire Basschatters out there who have not contributed yet.....?[/quote]

That's my £5 away!
Good luck everyone.

Eude

Nice one Paul,
cracking looking bass!
I'm thinking of getting the Short Scale Ltd Version of this bass for my little sis's 21st birthday.
This one here >> [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/product1856.html"]SX SJB-75 3/4 LTD 3TS Short Scale[/url]

Your review has pretty much swung it.
If I order it soon, I can play with it for a little while before I hand it over

Eude

5er in from me too.
Just let me know where to send it once it's all set up.

Eude