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Mid-week bump and [b] P[/b][b]rice Drop [/b][b] Now £1,200[/b]

I'm likely to change my mind as it is such a lovely bass to play (it has new Elixir strings fitted by the way) so contact me asap if interested !!

Saturday evening bump. Go on, you won't regret it ! Only going because of new arrival 😀

Weekend bump. I have been asked about trades, but just looking for a sale on this one - sensible offers welcome! Drop me a note

Seen something I'm after, and as I have a custom Shuker on order, I need one to go or I'll never make the next wedding anniversary! Lovely hand-built bass by Jon Shuker in excellent condition (9/10). If you're familiar with Jon's work you will know it is top notch. Summary details:

- 34" scale with 17.35mm string spacing (adjustable) at bridge
- Seymour Duncan pickups and EQ with pull/push for "slap" tone
- Schaller adjustable bridge and Gotoh tuners
- Beautiful 5A Burl Maple top over Alder body and stunning flame maple fingerboard
- weighs around 8 1/2 lb, so light for a 5 stringa
[color=#FF0000]- Now also with Shuker hard case made by Hiscox.[/color]

Had the bass around 18 months from new and it has never let me down. Lovely tone and silent electronics. PM me if you are interested.

Looking for [s]£1,300[/s] or sensible offers. [color=#b22222][b]Price drop to £1,200 - please drop me a PM if interested before I change my mind ![/b][/color]


David

PS - you can still see this bass on Jon's website at [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/bassstock.html"]http://www.shukergui.../bassstock.html[/url]

I'm still thinking about !! Seeing my bass tutor in a couple of weeks, so if you've still got it and he reckons playing a 6 is "do-able" I'll let you know. (I'm a 5er bloke really)

Just too much lovely stuff on here at the mo 😂

Dave

If only I could play 6 strings - gorgeous - please make it go away !!

We're gonna miss you on this forum! Good luck in Australia 😄

I thought the original Series 1 (i.e. like this one) were 34" scale with 19mm string spacing, and then amended to 35" / 18mm on the Series 2, but as you say a ruler will decide it one way or the other!

Very very nice bass and in amazing condition for its age - GLWTS

Could you advise the weight of this beauty and also whether a Spector case is included?
Cheers

Ha ha, but the Roscoe is rather special!

Thank goodness for that - I was going to have to sell my car and learn to play 6 string ! Beautiful, beautiful bass...

Wow Harry, that is a stunner. If I didn't have a bass on order from Jon Shuker I'd be straight on to this - lovely. GLWTS and have a bump on me!
David

I'm going to miss those pictures!! Sounds like a wise move though 😄👍

I'm not particularly into single-cut basses but this is beautiful. Harry is a top bloke too and looks after his stuff. Great price for a great bass - surprised it's still here! GLWTS and have a bump on me👍

+1 to that - my very similar Shuker plays like butter (what does that mean exactly?😜). Beautifully put together both from a body/neck perspective and the electronics. If I didn't have one or order I'd be leaping at this!

Met with Ian a couple of times now, with more in the diary, and just to say I would really recommend him to fellow basschatters. I think I'm a pretty decent bassist, but on the basis that there is always more to learn, and its easy to get into a rut, wanted some extra input/coaching (focusing on technique, melodic improvisation etc). Not only is Ian a great bassist, but he's also a top bloke !

Took the Maruszczyk out for its first gig on Sunday, having only heard it so far through the Phil Jones practice amp. The sound using my TC Electronic head and Warwick/Ashdown cabs was incredible. Huge bottom end with both PU in series mode, but settled mostly for neck PU in parallel and bridge PU in series, which gave a nice rounded tone, but with plenty of top end. Best bit was how even the sound was across the fretboard whether low E/F or high Notes on the 15/17th fret etc. The B string was tight enough although needs a bit of handling with care.

After my early issues, the action has settled down nicely (thanks for all your comments) - all in all, a very, very nice piece of kit - I'm trying not to look at Funkydarios photos above !! (No money left anyway !)

Update on the set-up issue! I found a couple of useful videos by Adrian M - didn't tell me anything I didn't know about how to do a set-up but underlined that it is a personal thing - you'll find the videos here if you are interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrTNzFjXMHE (Part 1) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dqy6SIeKAY (part 2)

Anyway, a 1/8th turn of the truss rod seemed to do nothing, then a 1/4 turn added a huge amount of relief, so I eased it back a little and left it overnight. It settled nicely with gentle relief, and I could take the saddles back down very low (Hipshot B bridge) and now have what I would consider a low action, with only the slightest buzz on the B string.

So all looking good !

Thanks for this - first bass I've had with a zero fret, so I was wondering if the open string buzz (which is the main problem) was due to the zero fret not being substantial/high enough, but Adrian & co have done hundreds of basses with them so I very much doubt that - just my unfamiliarity with it (I rather liked the Warwick adjustable nut - sorry to mention that on this thread ).

BD have said to give the truss a 1/4 turn to increase the neck relief, which will hopefully mean I can lower the saddles again to get a nice low action (which is my preference - highly subjective of course) so I'll give that a go this evening.

Thanks for all the feedback - its really appreciated !!

David

Don't forget that this bass came fro BD not direct from Adrian though - I've turned the truss rod 1/4 turn, and that has enabled the saddles to be lowered so the action is still very low, and the open string buzzing has gone! I'm now experimenting a bit with the series/single/parallel switches - has these on my Wick $$. Will plug it into my rig tomorrow evening - can't wait!

Thanks for all the comments and feedback from other Maruszczyk owners - I'm pleased to be "in the club" 👍

I dropped a note to Adrian about the action, and got a response within an hour (I sent it at 7.00am before leaving for work!) and he suggested an 1/8th turn of the truss rod.

I'm glad to hear its not just mine! Its making the action on my Shuker look positively high

I take Nick's point though about when played through an amp at "normal" volumes. I might turn the truss rod and drop the saddles back a tad. As WaterofTyne says though, the build quality is top notch.

Just arrived - beautiful piece of craftsmanship - looking forward to hooking it up to my rig. The action was so low that even open strings buzzed - the neck relief seems ok so I've lifted the saddles a little 👍 The woods used are outstanding!

Sent to BD a couple of days ago and apparently already sold! Will update listing immediately. If you are keen to get one, you should check out the German equivalent of "gumtree" as they pop up there fairly regularly.
Cheers
David

Good to know, thanks - can't wait to get my hands on it!!

Ha ha! Well I'm trading in a Warwick but still have my Shuker - I just fancied trying a Maruszczjk because they seem like lovely instruments - you're pleased with yours I assume!