Mike Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Hello lovely basschatters. This is my second and last custom I have had built by Jon Shuker (www.shukerguitars.co.uk) - [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jbassgal.htm"]See it in the gallery here, above its blue brother.[/url] I have been using a Sadowsky Metro 4 constantly for over a year now and feel I need a matching Sadowsky 5 for consistancy of sound. It is therefore, with great reluctance (and a horrible tax bill looming over me this December) I offer this Shuker Jazz 5. Built to partner my Shuker 4, these are the specs: [i]5 String Jazz bass 33" Scale String spacing 17mm Red flamed maple finish rounded over, no binding Matching jazz bass headstock veneer - 5 piece laminated neck, maple/wenge (usual J bass) Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony Pearl block inlays Two way truss rod, carbon fibre reinforcement Frets - Medium Red LED side dots - Brass adjustable Nut - In black 5A flame maple top Satin neck finish - Polyester basecoat/wetlook gloss topcoat Black knobs Black hardware Ind. bridge units Black Hipshot tuners - Elephant Ear style Recessed neck bolts String spacing - medium, not wide Preamp - Shuker Pickups - Delano single coils Jack socket - side mounted Snap off plastic battery covers in back[/i] I've had this bass with Low B and high C and it sounds great with both. I know some people are dubious about low Bs on anything below 35" but I firmly believe Jon is right when he says it's the build which decides how well it works. The LEDs are great with duel dimness. The 33" scale is fantastic and comfortable. Sound clips [url="http://www.versatileband.com/live/"]can be heard here![/url] Only trade offers I can accept would be Sadowsky Metro 5 with a rosewood board. Price is firm as well, thanks. I really don't want to ship a bass like this. I'm in Chelmsford, Essex, near the A12 and M25. It comes with a fitted, hard, Shuker Hiscox case. I can drive to meet for a few quid also. My email is mikemcgibney AT gmail DOT com Here are some more pics: Edited September 19, 2010 by Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Mmmmmmmnnnn .................... those basses look good enough to eat! I was salivating at reading the thread title, anticipating something gorgeous, and I was not wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name='Golchen' post='939707' date='Aug 30 2010, 12:06 AM']Mmmmmmmnnnn .................... those basses look good enough to eat! I was salivating at reading the thread title, anticipating something gorgeous, and I was not wrong![/quote] Thanks...I do think it's a bit special. Emails replied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Beautiful bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Isn't it? Not garnering much interest so far though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If I could afford the £1,250 you're asking for (which is very reasonable). I could probably stretch to afford my own custom Shuker Artist Pro Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Lovely looking bass & Mike is a top man to deal with Of course - what someone should really do is buy both the red one and the blue one & reunite them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Good idea. We could both offer a discount to tempt such a buyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Okay, open to sensible offers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='Mike' post='939684' date='Aug 29 2010, 11:23 PM'] Only trade offers I can accept would be Tombboy's 1981 Fender Precision Special.[/quote] Fixed it for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 I knew I was missing something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Bump :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 OMG this is beautiful, i dont understand why you are selling this but im sure your reason is fair. I wish you all the best selling this, have a BUMP from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks mate. Reason is a Sadowsky I might have by tomorrow! pMs replied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sadowsky purchased, reduced to £1100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Okay, I'll consider shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 ..Offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 LOOKS STUNNING... *Must go away from this thread* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ah, come on. It's gotta go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBRebelMC Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Mmmm this is very nice, if I can shift my MM in time I may well be beating a path to your door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 To be honest, it's only the color that avoids me from getting this bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Damn, has someone not bought this yet, it's killing me seeing it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='960796' date='Sep 18 2010, 10:02 PM']PM'd[/quote] Bass under offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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