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[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='304145' date='Oct 10 2008, 07:59 PM']...but do you not get my point? You said as much in your post (and I quote): [i]My build is unlike anything Jon has ever built before[/i]. Jon is building your bass, not [i]you[/i]. I understand the talent these luthiers have, I really do, but my point here is what quantifies a build diary - it's Jon building your bass, so shouldn't he be blowing his own trumpet maybe? I don't know. At the end of the day, you're paying the guy for his talent and ability to provide you with your dream bass; credit to you for putting your trust and money into someone you believe in, I salute you, but, irrespective of your dreams or desires it's really not so different than placing an order with the Warwick or Fender custom shops (albeit you're dealing on a more personal basis), or getting someone to build you a car part or a computer and taking the credit for it as [i]your [/i]build.. I'm not trying to piss anyone off here, but there are a lot of projects creeping into this part of the forum that in my opinion should be elsewhere. P[/quote] I think I get your point, but the way I look at it, the build thread wouldn't be happening if it wasn't for me. If I had the talent and ability to make my own bass from scratch, that would have happened. But I don't. Like other Shuker threads, Jon isn't running blind with my bass, but what he is doing, is what I can't. Every step of the way I am in charge, so have to disagree because this is definitely [i]my [/i]bass, and not Jon's - although he is building it - but the bottom line is if it wasn't for me he would not be building a bass like this. BTW not p1553d 0ff!

[quote name='mcgraham' post='306728' date='Oct 14 2008, 10:26 PM']That's looking really slick. You going for gloss or matte? It looks pretty cool with that semi-gloss-semi-matte look going on at present. Also, is that Jon's updated standard shape? If so I wholeheartedly approve Mark[/quote] My original plan was to go for the kind of oil finish like on Warwicks, but I do think a matt/satin finish looks good too. No, the body shape is just for me - as far as I know. Maybe Jon has other ideas

only a gap of about 2 1/2 months Right, here's the body front and back. As you know from my spec I want as purple as possible without actually being black, and Jon assures me that is the case in normal light. the only other thing is that there will be 6 bolts in the neck joint.

some players like the dull thud of an old set of strings, some like the 'zing' of a new pair. Horses for courses and all that. [i]But [/i]if you start to notice deadspots or have problems staying in tune, or are ripping your fingers to shreds, it might be worth changing.

Started with classical guitar lessons age 9. First electric guitar age 12. First bass age 16. 2 reasons: - Classical guitar technique adapted to bass better than to electric guitar. - Nikki Sixx running around on stage like a loon, and being the coolest one in the band. :brow:

I'm liking that

[quote name='KevB' post='303721' date='Oct 10 2008, 11:39 AM']I swear I saw people moshing and headbanging at one point, not what I'd expected from the real ale brigade... [/quote] we come in all shapes and sizes and generally with a liking for a decent bit of ROCK

[quote name='budget bassist' post='304654' date='Oct 12 2008, 12:33 AM']buy anything with humbuckers/soapbars and tie a brick to the headstock![/quote]

send me a pm how much you want for the Heroin Diaries inc p&p. ta.

The Hamer ones are worth looking out for too. Might be a bit of a search, but you sometimes get a deal on them.

yep another +1 here. My build is unlike anything Jon has ever built before, so again is a bit unique. What he has is the ability and the talent to turn what I want, in to reality.

[quote name='Raggy' post='303925' date='Oct 10 2008, 03:00 PM']Picking up my new Fender Japan 1970 Re-issue P Bass from Malcolm at the Guitar Emporium tomorrow. Cant wait [/quote] Expecting pics

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='302187' date='Oct 8 2008, 02:18 PM']When I met him, he was the same. He's also a very good magician. He did this trick where I had to tug on this weird hairless rabbit to make it dissappear, but I think I did it too hard because it was sick on my hand then just shrivelled up.[/quote] you bad, bad, man

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='301752' date='Oct 7 2008, 09:38 PM']I always change my batteries once a year whether they need it or not.[/quote] I have the same opinion on bathing.

Did I read the same article as you guys? He has opinions, and backs them up, but accepts people do things differently. I thought he talked a lot of sense.

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='300463' date='Oct 6 2008, 01:39 PM']when are they supposed to be pulling the plug on FM radio then? That's the biggest problem DAB has to fight against... oh and apparently, the UK has the worst bitrate in the world on DAB and most UK DAB stations are only in mono as a result.[/quote] but in crystal clear mono...

[url="http://my.1club.fm/group/hairband"]http://my.1club.fm/group/hairband[/url] if like me you like your rock/metal as it was before the music died. Set list so far today: Aerosmith - Rag Doll Info 4:22 Recently Played Songs Bon Jovi - Always Info 5:49 Ozzy Osbourne - See You on the Other Side Info 6:04 Jackyl - She Loves My Info 3:48 Guns N' Roses - Nightrain Info 4:23 Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction Info 4:16 Harlow - Rock The Box Info 3:02 ACDC - Fly On The Wall Info 3:44 Bullet Boys - Smooth Up In Ya Info 4:22 M�tley Cr�e - Angela [New Track] Info 3:53 Metallica - Unforgiven Info 6:23 Joan Jett And The Blackhearts - I Hate Myself For Loving You Info 4:06 Savatage - White Witch Info 3:21 Sammy Hagar - Three Lock Box Info 3:17 Europe - Rock The Night Info 4:03 Billy Squier - Everybody Wants You Info 3:44 Poison - Your Mama Don't Dance Info 2:59 Nelson - (You Got Me) All Shook Up Info 4:42 Firehouse - When I Look Into Your Eyes Info 3:59 Styx - Half-Penny, Two-Penny Info 5:58 Whitesnake - Here I Go Again Info 3:52 Def Leppard - Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad Info 5:18 Black Cherry - Fading Away Info 4:31 Bang Tango - Someone Like You Info 4:21 Living Colour - Love Rears It's Ugly Head (LP Version)

[quote name='budget bassist' post='294998' date='Sep 29 2008, 11:36 PM']Wow that looks really nice [/quote] which is why it can't possibly be a PRS bass

Played at a Biker Rally in Norfolk as support to the main band. We played our set, went down ok, then the headline band did their thing. Thing is, their bass player had won a bottle of Jack Daniels in the raffle. After been on the beer all day, he drank 3/4 of the JD bottle, which led to him sitting down during the gig then falling asleep. So I took his Ricky of him and finished the gig. I actually knew [i]some [/i]of the songs I played

read the 2nd line of the title and thought it was one of [i][color="#FF0000"]those [/color][/i]posts from earlier

Not sure of the weight, but on top Tech Soundystems TVM 600 2X10 combo, and underneath Tech 2x12 cab. here it is with a guitar to add a bit of size perspective Fits in the boot of my car, with is a saloon

sweet as a Tech user myself, i can vouch for the quality of this gear.