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Was on the stock page for a while on Jon's website, in fact, it might still be, although I know it sold a while ago... Check it out >> [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shuker-4-String-Fretted-Through-Neck-Custom-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ140199004924QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shuker-4-String-Fret...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='120898' date='Jan 15 2008, 04:11 PM']Do you find there's a discernable, but perhaps unquantifiable benefit in this scale length? Some people say it feels easier to play than a 34" scale length. What's your take on it? Big enough difference to warrant giving the luthier a bit of hassle?[/quote] It certainly makes a big difference for me. I play a 6 string bass and having a shorter distance to stretch in any direction really helps. Obviously going shorter would be even better, but it would start to compromise the low B response. That wouldn't be so much of an issue with a 4 string though. I reckon it'd definitely be worth having a chat to a luthier to get their take on it and an idea of the other work involved beyond just getting a neck made. If you're ever in Edinburgh you're more than welcome to have go of my Shuker to see what you think of the shorter scale length. Cheers, Eude

Hey Mark, My Shuker 6 string has a 33" scale. I really haven't experienced anything negative about going and inch shorter. I'm not the biggest of guys so the slightly shorter scale really makes things more comfortable. There's no loss of low end and the upper register, particularly on the higher strings seems a little bit sweeter in tone. One thing to consider though, is that adjusting the string's "speaking" length without changing anything else will effect the relative position of the pickups, if you see what I mean. It would be like shifting the pickups slightly closer to the neck. It won't be too drastic on a 33" scale, but any shorter might make a big difference to the sound from the pickups. Hope that's of some use, if you got any other questions just shoot. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='zbigniew' post='120822' date='Jan 15 2008, 02:31 PM']Hi there, I have this Tokai HardPuncher VSB 60 ltd. edition. It's born in 1982 I believe and the DiMarzio P pickup with white cover makes it very 80's looking too Z[/quote] Now that I do like! I never thought I'd pop into an "80's anything" thread and walk off with a semi! Gorgeous bass mate, very jealous! Eude

Hey Lowfer, I use a LittleMark 250 with an Aguilar GS112 and I absolutely love it! Not the loudest of combinations, but it's great for practice, rehearsal and stage monitoring. It's really lightweight, and assuming I don't have too far to go, I can carry my bass, the head in a laptop bag and the cabinet in one hand fairly easily. I plan to add another GS112 or maybe a GS112NT when I get hold of a bit of cash to get the most out of the head. Sound wise, it's pretty transparent, letting the bass shine through, but there's plenty of tweaking available using the EQ on the head. The tone is nice and even using this combination, but I do like a lot of low mids which I can dial in easy enough. Can't comment on the other stuff, I reckon any combination of what you're looking at would be great! Good luck, Eude

Don't think Musician's Friend post over the pond. You can try ebay though >> [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/DR-Strings-Nickel-Lo-Rider-NMH5-45-45-125-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ200151581495QQihZ010QQcategoryZ41432QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/DR-Strings-Nickel-Lo-R...7QQcmdZViewItem[/url] I've bought from the US via ebay a few times and it's been no bother at all. Works out a hell of a lot cheaper than buying here in blighty! Cheers, Eude

Hey Ant, not sure what you ended up doing about this, but just thought you might want to see this >> [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_jtkb200_bk.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_jtkb200_bk.htm[/url] Looks like Ibanez have been listening... Eude

I'm all about the neck (front) pickup! All I ever really use... Eude

Man, that's heart breaking! I think I'd sell my car before I sold my bass Eude

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='105836' date='Dec 18 2007, 11:35 AM']And both basses have an unseated B string which must be more than a coincidence?[/quote] That's just because of the Warwick bridge design, you need to use a taper wound string to get it loaded into the bridge properly.

Nice work! Cracking looking spec, you're building up quite the collection... Oh and congrats on the new job. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Davetbass' post='104143' date='Dec 14 2007, 12:02 AM']Hello mate. I`ll do my damndest to be there seeing as noone replies to anything if it`s NORTH [/quote] Excellent dude. Well give us a shout when you get in and I'll get you a pint. Cheers, Eude

Hey guys, just dropping another wee note to say my band will be playing again on the 20th of December. This time we'll be supported by singer/songwriter Gavin Taylor and by The Fusiliers, who'll be treating us to a semi-acoustic set. Same deal as before, £4 in, doors at 7:00 and I think we'll be on about 10:00. Maybe see some of you there... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='dood' post='101224' date='Dec 8 2007, 12:23 AM'][center][b]You'll have to wait for the details - mwah ha ha ha ha ha!!!![/b][/center] But expect something from the same family .. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746[/url] [url="http://www.danveall.co.uk/Shuker7Page.htm"]http://www.danveall.co.uk/Shuker7Page.htm[/url] ;o)[/quote] You're a terrible tease Dood! You got PM!

Awesome looking spec dude. Jon does make a lovely Jazz Bass. Brewing up something similar myself at the moment... Looking forward to seeing this one develop, reckon the ebony head veneer is gonna be sweet! Cheers, Eude

Sounds good to me bud. Looking forward to seeing this baby come together... Cheers, Eude

Hey bud, just to let you know, I went for a 33" on my recent custom, as I have big hands with wee fingers, and it's been great! It's a 6 string and the low B on it is fine too! I reckon you could go to 32" for a 4 string without noticing too much of a difference in tension and tone. Shorter scale basses tend to sound a bit plummier, i.e. less defined on the lower notes but have a much sweeter sounding upper register, something like a nice Jazz Guitar... Reckon 32" would be the one to go for, however, probably a good idea to maybe try and find a 32" and give it a go before you start cutting into the walnut. On the one piece neck thing, I don't know much about construction of basses, but I'd maybe use some kind of reinforcement, graphite, or steel rods or something, just as a precautionary measure... Good luck! Eude

Holy Moly! I didn't realise Bacchaus did single cuts! Where'd you find that Ped, what does it cost? Eude

Bloody Hell Si! You are one lucky "OldGit" That's a very very sexy bass. When I get geared up, probably end of Jan/early Feb for my next go, I'll be popping down to see Jon, with bass in tow. How about we try and organise some kind of BassChat Shukerite gathering... Assuming Jon'll put up with us all! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Rich' post='95564' date='Nov 28 2007, 12:23 PM']Bugger off, I saw it first [/quote] Don't worry bud, was just an impulse reaction, I've got very different plans for the next one. It's going to be called "pub bass". I reckon that single cut would be a little bit too boutique to fit the requirements... Cheers, Eude

Nice work bud, that bass is looking great! How'd you tweak the neck in the end? Cheers, Eude