Dood

[quote name='andy67' post='57841' date='Sep 9 2007, 06:36 PM']dood...

you know that there is an attached stigma in using signature basses,[/quote]
lol Damn that Dan Veall bloke! lol

[quote]do you think john shuker would build a yamaha attitude type bass to my spec?[/quote]

yes yes yes yes and in case that didnt come across clearly.. YES! ;o)

I take it Rob Green at Status couldn't help then?

[quote name='Finbar' post='56970' date='Sep 7 2007, 02:03 PM']Dood - I'm not quite sure what you mean? Is it like a cut away on the tail end of the bass where your right arm would sit or something? My mate Andy has the 6 string version, I could just go and find out what you mean from looking at it, but I'm feeling a little lazy at the moment! I'll probably keep that kind of countouring to a minimum though, and just have it 'nicely curvy'. I would be tempted by the 'belly contour' or whatever it is on the Conklin I have, but I don't think it'll work with the madrone top being attached to the back.[/quote]


Yeh, you pretty much got it there.. it's quite a deep scoop on the forearm rest. Rather comfy. I'm tempted to take the idea onto my next Shuker.

[quote name='TPJ' post='58117' date='Sep 10 2007, 11:59 AM']They are very playable and hang differently than P's and J's. I love playing my Ray but don't always like the tone. A P-Ray would be a great new axe.

Cheers,[/quote]


I always thought a PJ-Ray or even a stu hamm style JPJ-Ray would be a rather cool instrument. Or go the whole hog and have the MM pup AND the P pup. Now there's some tones I'd like to hear!

On a side note.. I really love those #all black' OLP MM's. Black hardware, black paint job, matching headstock and the pearly pick guard. Just looks 'right' ;o)

I have an excessive rack system and MIDI controller. But most people swear its just for the pretty lights!!

[quote name='lwtait' post='57430' date='Sep 8 2007, 05:09 PM']I don't think I've ever seen your seven string dood. Any pics?[/quote]

LOL! You are one of the few that hasn't! ;o) - I like to take the *odd* opportunity to tell the good bass playing folk about my 'doodle'.
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746[/url]

[quote name='Deep Thought' post='57537' date='Sep 8 2007, 09:32 PM']Shuker J.J. Burnel-surprise, eh?

[url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjburnel.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjburnel.htm[/url][/quote]

[quote name='lwtait' post='57553' date='Sep 8 2007, 10:13 PM']The JJ Burnell... I've read the specs and stuff, but all in all its just a P Bass really isn't it? Please correct my if I'm wrong, but doesn't that cost a hell of a lot more than going out and buying a Fender P bass for pretty much the same?
But on the other hand, it is a cool bass. JJ Burnell is an excellent bass player, too. I love the sound he has on Peaches.[/quote]

[quote name='Deep Thought' post='57568' date='Sep 8 2007, 10:32 PM']True, but then again aren't a lot of signature models existing designs tweaked by the manufacturer to a particular artist's specifications, then marketed to the general public? I would hope that the Shuker version would be a darn sight better put together than your average Fender, even the USA ones, and I like the sound of the louder than usual overwound pickup. Most unlikely that I'll ever be buying one, but if I had a few spare quid...[/quote]

The Shuker JJ is indeed essentially a Fender, in that JJ specifically asked Jon to take all the best parts of 2 of his favourite basses and create a new bass based on those. However, an off the rack Fender and an 'off the rack' Shuker are 2 different beasts! (You only have to see the build threads to get an idea where I am coming from)

This is a version of my old rig [url="http://www.danveall.co.uk/rig1.JPG"]http://www.danveall.co.uk/rig1.JPG[/url] 2 4x10 cabs - 2.4KW ;o)

Shame, I forgot to import the review of my Tech cabs over from the previous forum!

If you want some info about Tech I'll knock something up for you.

Ah! A subject close to my heart!! All of what John said above is pretty spot on. I ended up travelling up and down the country to find cabs that had the least amount of colour and had the guts to produce a good clean sound.

Its interesting as what I ended up with has a 'hifi tone' but I suspect isn't 'flat response'. As I have mentioned elsewhere.. 2 rather different response curves.

I *think* BFM and other similar designs could be the way to go.. OR you are looking at lugging more gear around. Hmmm.. I'd like to see a company doing active bass cabs that are of a PA design. Internally bi/tri amped with preset poweramps internally So that the optimum response is provided from the cabinets.

I like that idea!

[quote name='thumb4bob' post='54790' date='Sep 3 2007, 03:58 PM']Jaco relic fretless or Dood's 7 stringer [/quote]


awww cheers chap! Yes, it is very much a signature model built to my specs. I am very proud of it.

[quote name='Bass_Junkie' post='55589' date='Sep 4 2007, 10:10 PM']Duff mckagan's black fender precision special
fender need to hurry up at make an artist series of them!!![/quote]


I have an original 1989 model in red ;o) .. it does 'that sound' so well ;o)

[edit] Its actually called a Fender Jazz Bass Special. The Active version was known as the Power Jazz Bass Special and features some upgrades, like a graphite reinforced tri-lam neck and 22 frets (and an active pre).

I await a response from them with some eagerness now! Defintely sounds like they are doing an awesome 'back-peddling' attempt!

Yamaha P5000 or P7000 from SoundsLive mate. For a really flexible amp with more connections and functions, you can't go wrong. They are only 12Kg too, which makes them a very light non D-Class.

I highly recommend the crossover on it as you can filter out everything below what your cabinet cant produce.. thus giving you far more volume and less speaker 'farting'.

I'd still have mine if powersoft hadn't landed on my GAS-o-meter!!

Well all my old skoolers have been mentioned.. so, for the new boys.. Dan Foord and James Leach. Cos James has been mentioned on here recently.

A ropey vid [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRBKK24Ukg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRBKK24Ukg[/url]

and another! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DviyTgWqS6A&mode=related&search="]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DviyTgWqS6A...ted&search=[/url]

When Mr Mercury was still with us, it was definitely Queen. I learnt the whole of Queen 'Wembley 86' when I was young. Start to finish, bum notes included!

Still have a soft spot for John's awesome bass lines.

[quote name='Subthumper' post='55853' date='Sep 5 2007, 12:21 PM']Do they do a lower power valve head?Say 150-200watts?[/quote]

A google reveals!

[url="http://www.ashtonmusic.com.au/productlist.asp?CatID=1060"]http://www.ashtonmusic.com.au/productlist.asp?CatID=1060[/url]

No valves tho'.

Yeah, Justin and Mikey have left, but this is a rebook of one of their previous gigs that got cancelled. They have "demo'd" a new singer, so I guess its a case of 'watch this space'. I think there is also one other gig on the 12th?? with Justin and Mikey and thats pretty much it for the current line up. Having talked to Pin on the phone recently, it sounds like the new stuff will be right up my street!

+1 for JL and Chris McIntyre.

I have had a 'tinkle' on James' basses and have to say I was rather impressed with them. Having spoken to and emailed Chris in the past, I would say he was helpful and defintely one to look into.

I saw Ashton gear at the London Guitar Show.. once I managed to take my eyes of the bikini'd lady handing out flyers. Quite a solid looking amp actually. Didn't hear it though.

@ Mr Gig.. I'd have to question your point about 'circuit board' designs being prone to failure. I don't think it is that the 'circuit board' designs themselves are at fault.. more over that some companies use cheaper thinner boards with lower quality tracks and mountings. I feel it is this that is more likely to cause problems. There are so many companies that do not 'point-to-point' and have few failures. Take the Trace V-type amps for example. I'd describe those as practically bomb proof.

£500 on amazon for a valve amp is certainly a bargain, I'd like to have a play on one!

Damn!! I was too slow!! I know at least one person who wants to come with me to the gig.. could have easily have found another!!!

Lemme know if they are available.

Hey G! Long time no chat. Hope you are well buddy.

Dan

I can't believe I missed these posts! Where have I been? What a stunning stunning bass! Loving the unhindered 24th fret access!! Congratulations! Another Shuker is born!

Wow! Love it!

The neck joint looks cool. Indeed, 'Doodle' isn't a complete neckthru (or a bolt on) either. The neck finishes just before where the bridge pieces are anchored. Like all the other builds, I look forward to seeing this one's finish!

[quote name='skywalker' post='55241' date='Sep 4 2007, 01:16 PM']Electric Guitar + Shower = Crispy Dood[/quote]


but strangely nice smelling too!

Awesome, I'll take a copy of that too, as I like to mess about on the ole geetar and do my best 'singing in the shower' crooning on the odd occasion ;o)