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Hey Pete!!! Well, this is gonna be one awesome bass!! Your wood/hardware spec is pretty much the same as Doodle, so I can guess what sort of tone you'll be getting - though I suspect the fan fret/scale differences will lend a lot to the tone... but even without the fan fret system.. she's gonna sound awesome!!

[quote name='MrT-Bass' post='326101' date='Nov 10 2008, 05:29 PM']Hey Guys 'n' Gals I've just received some pictures of the front and back wood pieces I'm going to have on my new Shuker and so figured I would let you all have a look at the wood and spec. The colour will darken to a steely grey colour. 5 string bolt on bass Swamp Ash Body Buck-eye Burl top and back with matching headstock 24 fret neck 45mm Brass nut 5 piece laminate neck (Maple/Wenge) F/Board Rio Rosewood Medium fret wire two way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement Abalone face dots Side LEDs Black Hardware Gotoh Tuners Schaller 2000 bridge (3-way adjustable) Delano SBC 5 HE/s pickups Shuker Pre-amp I'd be interested in what you guys think...especially on the choice of Delano SBCs and Jon's Shuker Pre-amp. I have the fortune of trying a single cut bass with the SBCs and Jon's pre and found it to be superbly transparent. just what I was looking for. Now all I need to do is try not to think about it for the next few months...Not so easy.[/quote] Ah yes! I have played a couple of Jon's basses with the Delano & Shuker pre combo.. they sounded awesome! Welcome to the Shuker club. You spec looks great and that piece of buckeye is stunning! It is by far my favourite 'top'. My fist Shuker (gulp) had buckeye facings. - i miss it... ( [quote name='Bassmonster' post='326148' date='Nov 10 2008, 06:36 PM']Welcome to the club mate, nice looking spec, loving the buckeye....yes you do indeed have to be patient, but just wait for the end result,[/quote] hell yar! [quote name='presoulnation' post='327475' date='Nov 12 2008, 12:10 PM']Delano ftw [/quote] and that would be a +1 to the Delanos!

[quote name='SteveO' post='328084' date='Nov 13 2008, 07:21 AM']There's no reason why all preamps should have the same current drain though. I guess cheap basses (mines the yamaha 375) have cheap preamps with higher drain?.[/quote] Some of the 'higher spec' preamps actually have a higher drain too! I prefer the sound of running mine on an 18v system.. which is unfortunately a case of having to replace two batteries at a time. However, thankfully I don't need to do that for a very long time!

Welcome aboard! Lets see if we can't find you that new band eh? - We have a section you can advertise in for bands too! Dan

Hi Pete! Welcome! It's great to have you on board! Chat soon! Dood

[quote name='eude' post='322633' date='Nov 5 2008, 01:28 PM']I've got an idea now too.... Eude[/quote] In that case, i think we may be right ;o) - Although I think the 'Goblin Teasmaid' is a must have on a custom bass ;o)

[quote name='peted' post='322600' date='Nov 5 2008, 12:44 PM'].. all will be revealed in good time I'm just waiting for Jon to confirm that he's received my deposit, and that he has the green light from the U.S. patent holder for this 'feature'. You've all heard of it/seen it, just not on a Shuker [/quote] I believe it's something you have mentioned having an interest in, in the past isn't it? The patent side of things makes me think of one 'thing' in particular ;o)

[quote name='Finbar' post='322584' date='Nov 5 2008, 12:23 PM']I find that they are excellent strings from my experience, but the high F on my 7 string ALWAYS snaps before reaching tension :/ I have a Roto F on at the moment because I know it doesn't snap... Overwater are next on my list to try for 7 string sets. But yes, excellent service at any rate [/quote] What gauge are you using for your high F mate? I have used the unwound .20 from rotosound and found that the wound 20 from Elites is also good and doesnt snap up to tension.

[quote name='peted' post='321872' date='Nov 4 2008, 03:34 PM']Regarding the waiting time: At least a long build means I can pay for it in a majority of instalments. This method actually makes it far easier to pay for a custom bass than the same priced retail bass [/quote] A point very well made!! Pete, so tell me! What's the new feature? I'm very intrigued!

I think NewTone strings are fantastic! - The guys made me a custom set of strings for my 7 string bass, tuned F# to C. The strings are amazingly zingy and stay 'new' sounding for a long while. I can't remember who I was in touch with at NewTone, but they were ALWAYS happy to help and no job seemed to difficult to sort out. Incidently, they worked on a custom F# string for me, to balance gauge, tension and tuning. It worked! I am however endorsed by the Bass Centre now and amongst other benefits, they supply Elite strings.

[quote name='Biggsy' post='321726' date='Nov 4 2008, 12:45 PM']Where are you based Dood, I'd be happy to lend you an old firewire MOTU 828 to see how it works with your computer.. The TI chipsets are reccommended, but not necessarily required.[/quote] Ahh Biggsy! That's very kind of you! Thanks! - I'm just up t'road in Norfolk! - As it happens, I popped in to see my mate at my local guitar shop yesterday and have leant me a [b]line6 UX2 USB interface[/b]! I'm very chuffed about that! So, I'm gonna give that a go and see how I get on. If it fails miserably, I would love to take you up on your kind offer! Definitely a beer in it! I'll post an update in a day or so.....

[quote name='Biggsy' post='319189' date='Oct 31 2008, 04:42 PM']Yep! [attachment=15452:MOTU.jpg][/quote] Thank you!!! Awesome! [quote name='dr.funk' post='319247' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:08 PM']I was just going to mention that. According to Sound on Sound you really need a laptop with a texas instruments firewire chipset if you are going to run a firewire interface without hassle. Unfortunately that information is quite hard to find out.[/quote] Hmmm... not so awesome!!! Thats me stuffed then.. looks like USB for me!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='320677' date='Nov 3 2008, 09:01 AM']being a bad back sufferer, it was the answer to his prayers![/quote] Amen!!!

[quote name='crez5150' post='320687' date='Nov 3 2008, 09:16 AM']Once you chop you can't stop!! [/quote] HA HA HA HA HA!!! Awesome!

[quote name='Buzz' post='320630' date='Nov 3 2008, 01:16 AM']And you've only got yourself to blame for that considering all the extra work you've given and drummed up for Mr Shuker, can't really fault him for not having time to take pictures any more.[/quote] Yes, you are absolutely right! Jon did tell me that! ;o) -yeah, my post did come across a bit me-me-me, but wasn't intended that way! I guess the surprise will be even greater when I go to pick up my new bass not having seen it throughout the build! I am a very proud Shuker endorser and I can't help but encourage fellow bass players to get their hands on a Shuker. I don't mind waiting really; I think Steve (crazykiwi) said that Jon is a perfectionist and wont rush a job just to get it finished, which is very true. I'd rather he was happy with his work, than just lobbing stuff out the door! - It's his reputation on the line after all and anyone who has seen his work, knows it is stunning. Stunning takes time!

The software isn't free, but I highly recommend "Anapod" [url="http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/"]http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/[/url] by red chair software. Paying for this software is well worth it and gets round al the niggles that people have over itunes. The application is feature rich and includes some nifty time savers, such as being able to drag and drop MP3's straight to th eplayer and they are converted into iPod files on the fly... oh.. and you can drag the files straight from the player back to your PC/MAC Creative MP3 player users have their own version of the software called 'NotMad'.. a play on the name of the ole Nomad software from creative. Same features and was pretty easy to use.

Hi, Well, no arguements about them here... infact all I can see is benefits to playing them. A lot of bass players are realising that we don't have to have big heavy back killing stacks any more and the same goes for the instruments we play. - At the end of the day it's all down to personal taste, though it does seem that to some, the thought of a headless bass is almost as ghastly as one that has more than 4 strings! *wink* I love the idea of getting a bass that will fit into a guitar sized case.. It's gonna make loading the car easier, right! I love the idea of turning up with a bass that looks unusual and eye catching.. Who wants to be just like everyone else? he he! I'm also really looking forward to the benefits that are offered by using headless hardware. Lightning fast string changes (which for a six string is a definite bonus!!) playability and the *that* tone I seem to hear from quality headless basses. Must be something about the zero fret and big ass nut clamp? - or is it that the strings are anchored at the nut and do not traverse further down the headstock? - Maybe thats a completely different discussion!! These are just a few reasons why I like headless basses and I think they have a definite place in the bass players arsenal.

[quote name='G-77' post='309542' date='Oct 18 2008, 09:34 PM']I got a Motu 828 MK II , its usb & got lots of inputs, 2 xlr Mic with Phantom Power, lots out outputs & works as a Stand alone Mixer. [url="http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mkII/"]http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mkII/[/url] The 828 MK III if firewire and has built in EQ, compression and reverb. [url="http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3"]http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3[/url] unfortunately both more that £100. I know a few people who use The Alesis Multimix 8 it comes as USB or Firewire, i believe the USB is more reliable [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/alesis-multimix-8-usb/66984"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/alesis...mix-8-usb/66984[/url] that around £120[/quote] I'm trying to find out if the Motu stuff supports Vista 64bit. You guys know off hand? (Sorry to derail the thread.. but its all useful info!)

Hmmm... I just found some very recent posts on the Lexicon forum that would suggest that the unit has issues, which is worrying.. Apparently there is a design fault. Lexicon, it seems forgot to add heatsinks to the power regulators.. now I'm no genius, but even *I* would fit them when building projects! So maybe leave that one and look for something else until such times that they address the problem.

Really interested in knowing if anyone has used one of these? Lexicon Omega Interface [url="http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=6"]http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=6[/url]

I'm watching this thread with interest! I bought an M-Audio firewire interface and found that it wasn't compatible with my Dell hardware.. It seems that M-Audio have a great deal of threads about hardware compatibility on their Website forum. Kinda put me off firewire and I am looking in to USB interfaces instead, so would welcome any advice from those who are using them. I would welcome any reviews with ref to Line6, Roland/Edirol or any other 'trusted' brand.

No updates as yet... Have asked Jon for some pics.. so hanging in there! I think this build thead only has like.. one picture on it! A far cry from the original Doodle thread!

Who ever you use, make sure you can track the parcel end to end AND make sure the insurance checks out ok for the complete journey. I know it's teaching to suck eggs, but we have see what happens when couriers get careless!

I believe that in the manual of the valve preamp'd Ampegs it actually says that overdriving the *preamp* section will make the clip LED flicker , or in some extreme cases, stay on as you force the preamp into distortion. They say it is safe to do so. The clip LED on those models monitors the preamp section, not the power amp section. Your limiter on your amp should help to save your speakers if you are pushing the amp hard. (as long as your speakers have a suitable power rating too)