fletchbass

[quote name='edstraker123' post='426758' date='Mar 5 2009, 10:51 PM']Welcome to Shukerville ! But now you have one you will want more ! If you're anything like me you won't be able to sleep tonight.[/quote] Thanks! I've had one bass for 26 years, and now the Shuker makes two. I reckon I'm due another in 2035 - and my wife would probably agree with that. You're right though, 4.30 tomorrow can't come soon enough.

[quote name='simon1964' post='422874' date='Mar 2 2009, 07:34 AM']Is that the singlecut that's the same pickup configuration as mine (the hybrid Delanos) and 7 piece wenge/paduak neck? If so, that's an astonishingly good bass, even by Jon's standards. The neck is fantastic. I've played it a couple of times when I've been up there, and it was this bass that made me decide on the Delano hybrid system. Give Jon a call, and pop over to give it a try! Buying from stock you will get an excellent deal on price as well - cheaper than a build to a new spec.[/quote] Well now, Simon, I blame you for me being a lot poorer but very excited. I went to Jon's workshop on Tuesday, and as you said, the singlecut 4 stock bass looked and played like a dream, and I go back to pick it up tomorrow night. No need to post pics as it is on Jon's website - www.shukerguitars.co.uk the 6th one in the stock section, in imbuya with a satin finish. Hope the family don't want to see much of me this weekend... Thanks to you and the other Shuker fans on basschat - I knew nothing about Jon and his amazing basses before joining up.

[quote name='simon1964' post='422874' date='Mar 2 2009, 07:34 AM']Is that the singlecut that's the same pickup cofniguration as mine (the hybrid Delanos) and 7 piece wenge/paduak neck? If so, that's an astonishingly good bass, even by Jon's standards. The neck is fantastic. I've played it a couple of times when I've been up there, and it was this bass that made me decide on the Delano hybrid system. Give Jon a call, and pop over to give it a try! Buying from stock you will get an excellent deal on price as well - cheaper than a build to a new spec.[/quote] That's the one. Price is £1100 on the website. I'll try and get there this week - I'm only in Leeds. Thanks for the recommendation - I'll let you know how I get on.

[quote name='simon1964' post='422703' date='Mar 1 2009, 09:44 PM']Thanks for all the comments! Fletchbass - Jon built this in about ten months. Actual waiting time depends on the complexity of the build i think. If you want things like non-standard body shape, non-standard electronics, or through neck etc i think its likely to be longer![/quote] Thanks Simon. I like the look of the white jazz you mentioned. Did you see the single cut bolt-on 4 that is also in the stock section of the website? Although my birthday isn't until January, I've got some (for me) important stuff to do in June so if I really liked a stock bass I've got permission to get it early!

[quote name='eude' post='420622' date='Feb 27 2009, 08:54 AM']I think the wait can vary, but I'd allow about 12 months(ish) to be safe. If you let Jon know you have a big deadline on it, like your 50th, I'm sure he'd make the extra effort to make sure you get it in time Cheers, Eude[/quote] Thanks for the tip. Sounds like I need to get along there sharpish - what a chore!

That is gorgeous. Great choice of everything. I must get along to Jon Shuker's to have a look and a play. I've got until January 2010 to choose a fretted IV for my 50th birthday - anyone know what the typical wait is for a Shuker?

Thanks - and yes, she is. She knows I want a fretted and she wants to buy me a special one for my 50th birthday in a year's time. She got worried when she saw me trying an ok but nothing special job in a guitar shop and had to tell me her plans to stop me buying it. Now I've got a year to choose it.

You have to wait, surely, at least until you have some idea how long the Wal will be.

[attachment=19156:mark_wal_pics_002.jpg][attachment=19158:mark_wal_pics_003.jpg]There are some really spectacular Wals on this thread. Mine is not such a looker, but it is very special to me. Bought it Feb 83 from the man himself, with money left me by my Grandad - folks expected me to buy a car but I knew what I wanted. It's mahogany core with elm facings. Cost me £600 for cash including case - still got the handwritten receipt. Thought of selling it when times were hard with a young family 15 years ago but my wife wouldn't let me - I still thank her for that. It's absolutely wonderful and now I'm looking for a fretted companion for it - it will be my 50th birthday present. Another Wal will be too pricey - what would you guys look at instead these days? I've never played a fiver but wouldn't mind having a go. There's a gorgeous looking Shuker single cut 5 on this site for £900 - seems a good deal?

My first ever BC post was a bit of a disaster (see above). Wish my fingers were always that fast... Another Yorks based bass - Selby area, although really a southern softie. Will be prowling the gear for sale threads as I am promised a dream bass for my 50th - I've got a year to choose it!

[quote name='Monz' post='387280' date='Jan 21 2009, 10:56 AM']Welcome mate... Another bass player from God's own county [/quote]