karlfer

Just had a text from the buyer, he has dropped out. Oh well, that's a 180 mile round trip tomorrow saved I'm going to ask the Mods to close this thread, it's getting a little complicated for me Thanks for all contributions.

Yes, that one. Git This splendid bass, as per above, is on hold. Will adjust title if it goes on Sunday.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1444386030' post='2882750'] Many thanks, look forward to hearing from you. I do however have to disagree with the above, the neck is quartersawn AAA birds-eye maple, the light oil finish is so light that you can barely tell it's there when you play the neck but you know it's there to protect it, the board is a stunning and thick slice of ebony, and the lines and blocks are so very very well done. This is WAY WAY WAY better than American Fender quality All joking aside, it is at the very least the match for most Fender Custom Shop necks I've played (and there've been a few!) Chris [/quote] Chris is imo so right about this. When you look at Warmoth neck's they seem very reasonably priced. Then you start to add on the options and suddenly they are expensive. Then you get shipping, import etc paid and jeez it hurts. HOWEVER, the 3 I've had have been absolutely amazing quality and build. And none of those were specified as highly as this one. Thankfully this is fretless, so I'm safe. We all know Chris is a legend to deal with, somebody is going to get an amazing bass with this.

Cheers Chris, appreciated. It's on hold for a little while, which is good because now I can stop looking at desmondpot's fabulous gear list Especially Sterling Black Onyx

Shame it's 350+ mile round trip for me or I would have been pm'ing you. GLWTS, should never have sold mine.

[quote name='pbasspecial' timestamp='1444300773' post='2881989'] I agree. Should have been snapped a long time ago. Karl is an absolute Gent. Bought an amazing bass from him 3 years ago. Super trustworthy, great basses, knows his stuff and wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. [/quote] Thanks Paul that's really kind of you. Hope things are good. [quote name='desmondpot' timestamp='1444305780' post='2882053'] Burgandy mist'd look awesome with that birdseye board. I have something similar..... [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/nio1t71f5qvexig/20151008_125651.jpg?dl=0"]https://www.dropbox....125651.jpg?dl=0[/url] [/quote] That bass on your photo looks VERY special Mr. Pot

I took the Shuker (battered) Precision type as part ex on my Rick El Dorado. If the Rick had actually sold I would have been looking very strongly at buying this back. Whilst these things are always opinion, this particular bass is one of the best jazzes I've owned. There has been a few Very surprised the two that are up are still here, but, sometimes timing is everything. This bass will sell.

It happens Andy. One of them bought a bass at half the price, the other has just vanished. One of the gaytartists is away so no gigs until 24th Oct. In the absence of a sale, or part ex offers, I will probably gig it that night. It sounds great at home, if it sounds as good live, think I will just spend some gig money and ask Mr Shuker to turn it into the one on the right It will cost a lot less than most luthier custom jobs. [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/1424504_497858850246366_1937115379_n_zpstpmrfhd8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/1424504_497858850246366_1937115379_n_zpstpmrfhd8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

An "all potential buyers gone awol" kinda bump. Beaten yes, but looking at custom build costs, I still think as a couple have said, this is a decent price for buyer and seller

Behave Tom I got a reply from Jon Shuker last night. I didn't copy it to here as there were two very keen to buy it last night. Both have gone awol since, despite having seen my reply to their messages. Anyway, from Mr Shuker; "Hi Karl Not a problem, yes i know the bass. It was originally built for a good friend of mine who was in a stranglers tribute band but wanted something a little different and suited to him. He wanted an uncarved, heavy white ash body…., maple neck and birdseye board. As I remember it had an incredible tone, I’ve listed the original spec below, it changed as my friend changed the bridge and the pickup, as well as the output jack location. 34” scale 20 frets maple neck birdseye maple fingerboard two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement brass nut Gotoh GB2 tuners Jumbo stainless steel fret wire black 6mm and 2mm position dots satin neck lacquer 2 piece white ash body - P bass shape, no carving polyester basecoat black polyurethane gloss topcoat black/white phenolic scratch plate chrome hardware originally - delano PMVC4 pickup volume, tone, side barrel jack (face jack added to s/plate) originally schaller 2000 bridge It was certainly well gigged…! best regards Jon "

Many thanks all, appreciated. Pete1967, thanks for all that. A lady I believe to be Shaggy's significant other pm'd me on Facebook last night but she has gone quiet since I replied. Lozz, any ladies daft enough to ask me to live up to that, will certainly end up suing for false advertising Sorry for delay in reply, late from work last night and I've been a bit tied up dishing out some TLC to another bass. Mrs not happy, [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zpsaw81dc99.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/001_zpsaw81dc99.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Lightweight, I'm only confused when I'm awake

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443696470' post='2876916'] Ah, I assumed at the very least that it would turn out to be a 'friends only' nickname for The Ox. We were in fact getting excited about a link to a bass player from a tribute act.......... [/quote] Not quite Chris, but at least I now have a bit more knowledge about the bass . I knew somebody in the BC massive would know something. SO, IN CONCLUSION, beat up but great playing/sounding (imo) Shuker P style for sale at £850

As ikay informed, Shaggy is the bassist in a Stranglers tribute band called "Straighten Out". Looking at the link I provided, Shaggy is friends with Messrs Shuker and Burnell. I kind of had a thought this bass might have been the inspiration for the Shuker JJ Burnell sig model. I'm now thinking that thought is very probably bunkum. Other Shaggy s that I'm aware of. That rapper geezer The one in Rooby Rooby Dooo The early 1970's hair style Dog stories. And a code name for a subversive plot to drive Beedster potty

Superb ikay, many thanks for that! Nick and Chris, I would expect no less from you two Wayne58, yup, came from a rather famous (and really very nice) resident of Clitheroe, who is rather happy with the El Dorado he now owns. Alongside the most fantastic Candy Apple Red 68 jazz And boy can HE play!

I will. I am desperately trying not to jump to conclusions, but there is an interesting name on this article from Mr Shuker's website [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjpbass.html"]http://www.shukergui...uk/jjpbass.html[/url] (And I don't mean JJ himself )

I took this against my Rick El Dorado (obviously not on here). I have mailed Mr Shuker but if anybody knows anything about this bass, please let me know. OK, so what I know. Black, black, maple SERIOUSLY road worn, it has been played a lot. The fret board has some glorious birdseye stuff. SD Basslines pup, 44mm nut on a shallow fast neck, Gotoh bridge. On the front of the headstock is Shuker "The Shaggster", on the back is "Shaggy", Jon's sig/date 04/08 and a stamped 001. It's not light at 9lb 9oz, but it's not stupid heavy either and it balances well. Whilst it has a lovely "thump" boy can it GROWL!! It owes me £850, so that is collection from Wigan. Cash on collection, bank transfer or cleared cheque. Insured courier £35 UK mainland. Overseas, you will need to organise/pay for your own insured courier. Although this bass did not come with gig bag or case, I will include a very tatty but functional hard case, in the price. Feedback at bottom of post, any questions or no obligation trial in Wigan are very welcome. DID I MENTION it's very battle scarred Cheers, Karl. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/G_zpsa27pzw2x.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/A_zpsfrolgcmu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/H_zps2svzybbh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/B_zps0z7xq1d8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/D_zps6lenxx2o.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/F_zpsaib3afsh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/E_zps14fcnwlg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/C_zps06azmuvl.jpg.html"][/url]

Mexican Road Worn 60's Series Jazz, sell new for around £1150 now. Highly sought after by some. This is my old bass and IMO superb This is one of the first run, it's a cracker!

Well, if you are ever travelling up north.................