wotnwhy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 it's nice to hear of some progress, but it would be even better to [i]see[/i] some progress oh, and they [b]always[/b] look better than you anticipate, it's like, one of the best bits lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Just be patient, I'll have them up in a few ticks Incidentally by the way, I had a look for other peoples' basses while I was there, and there was nothing really o_O Either they were all in the spray booth, or everyone has received them. I thought there were quite a few up for completion quite shortly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 The beast... With size comparison Front (the small bridge is just for very rough placement reference, it isn't the one we're using! ) Rear Headstock Hard to tell from the picture - black and purple stringers Inlays, bit of a better view of the top wood, and a really really nice rosewood fretboard - top marks to Jon for finding that one I do have a couple more pictures, but that's all for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 oof that IS looking good isn't it! i see what you mean about the pickguard though. i think more people would make the connection between this and a music man WITH the pickguard. but it would be a shame to cover up those lovely neck laminates. glad it's not my decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_citizenbass Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 that bass looks awesome its gonna be a BEAST. ps its the 11th today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Fair play, my computer clock is wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='155538' date='Mar 11 2008, 08:35 PM']The beast... With size comparison Front (the small bridge is just for very rough placement reference, it isn't the one we're using! ) Rear Headstock Hard to tell from the picture - black and purple stringers Inlays, bit of a better view of the top wood, and a really really nice rosewood fretboard - top marks to Jon for finding that one I do have a couple more pictures, but that's all for now [/quote] GOOD GRIEF!!!!!! I don't think I can fault that design, it looks completely right to me. The body looks well proportioned to the neck - and I am sure its going to look stunning! We are talking 'front page material' for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's no secret that Shuker's don't usually do it for me but this looks REALLY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'd say no to the pickguard idea ... Looks brilliant and not far off ... That last week waiting for the paint to harden is a very very long week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='155627' date='Mar 11 2008, 10:52 PM']GOOD GRIEF!!!!!! I don't think I can fault that design, it looks completely right to me. The body looks well proportioned to the neck - and I am sure its going to look stunning! We are talking 'front page material' for sure![/quote] Centrefold! But mind the staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 And this one too... Slightly more of a close up shot of the body. Anyway, thanks peoples for the comments, I'm well looking forward to getting this finished. And seeing how the madrone top is once it has the lacquer on! Also waiting for the last bit of work to be done on the inlays. Very tiny change, but it is staying a secret ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 very nice chris! looks kinda like a grabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 You will have to keep that pickup away from yoru video collection, credt card strips and anything made of steel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) More importantly, I will have to keep the bass itself away from clumsy fat handed n00bs ¬_¬ I can imagine it being a nub magnet! Edited March 12, 2008 by Finbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking good !! Be great to see the grain pop when it comes out of the spray booth. That pickup is massive and darn heavy!! Hopefully, it won't be too long now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hi Finbar, the bass is looking amazing and that pickup is a monster! Can't wait to see the finished article, I love these build diaries... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I only just realised - this *might* be finished by the Bash. Hadn't really thought about attending it, but if people want to meet the new Shuker, I might look into dropping down? Be even happier to go if someone has some nice amps I might want to try out ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIM Basses Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Really nice work John, enjoy the bass Finbar Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) I was just reading urb's thread, and noticed the Shuker comment in it. Didn't want to derail the thread, as it should (quite rightly) be about that beautiful new Sei! So I'll derail my own a little instead... I've noticed a fair bit of Shuker hate around here. Well, not 'hate', but there's definitely a feeling of 'not another one...' when someone gets one comissioned. Why is that? I'm sure Jon's got a lot of business from this forum, but that's just because he builds good instruments, surely? For me, the price was right, the location was right (same city as Jon), I'd played his instruments before, I knew he'd build my vision, and he is a very nice man who is very knowledgable! It was a decision made independent of Basschat, and from what I've seen of this beauty so far, I think I'm going to be very happy with my bass. EDIT: Just like urb, I don't want to turn this into a 'luthier vs luthier' slogging match betwen people feeling the childish need to defend their purchases of something which I am sure is probably a high class instrument regardless of builder... I'm just curious. Friendly plz ^_^ Edited March 19, 2008 by Finbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='160338' date='Mar 19 2008, 05:01 PM']I was just reading urb's thread, and noticed the Shuker comment in it. Didn't want to derail the thread, as it should (quite rightly) be about that beautiful new Sei! So I'll derail my own a little instead... I've noticed a fair bit of Shuker hate around here. Well, not 'hate', but there's definitely a feeling of 'not another one...' when someone gets one comissioned. Why is that? I'm sure Jon's got a lot of business from this forum, but that's just because he builds good instruments, surely? For me, the price was right, the location was right (same city as Jon), I'd played his instruments before, I knew he'd build my vision, and he is a very nice man who is very knowledgable! It was a decision made independent of Basschat, and from what I've seen of this beauty so far, I think I'm going to be very happy with my bass.[/quote] Nice one Finbar - like I tried to tactfully state in my own thread it all boils down to personal choices and these definitely include cost and location of builder - for example a two or three year wait for a Fodera, quite frankly would do my head in - and I'm sure you will get a great, great bass that will utterly rock your world - cool! By the way - your bass is looking great - that neck looks amazing. Mucho respecto Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 With regards to electronics, I'm not the most knowledgable man in the world. So I told Jon what I wanted it to sound like and that I wanted it passive, and away he went to work something out. I basically asked him for an aggressive tone I'll be using with a pick (think JJ Burnel, but not quite that aggressive!), and a smoother jazzy tone, for when the aggressive sound would stick out like a sore thumb. That's all I want from it, though I'm aware they are two distinctly different sounds. Jon's given me a choice now though. Either have one rotary knob which has 2 presets (each with bass, mid and treble control), or 2 knobs - one with 6 different mid settings, and the second with 3 different bass/treble settings. I know I said to him I wanted to keep knobs to a minimum, and I know I said I only wanted two tones from it (so the first option would be the obvious one), but I'm actually stumped for choice on this! You're always tempted by more options, aren't you? :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='urb' post='160341' date='Mar 19 2008, 05:07 PM']a two or three year wait for a Fodera, quite frankly would do my head in[/quote] Ishibashi has an Emporer in its used section if you really want one ... Lots of Yen though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='165278' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:29 PM']With regards to electronics, I'm not the most knowledgable man in the world. So I told Jon what I wanted it to sound like and that I wanted it passive, and away he went to work something out. I basically asked him for an aggressive tone I'll be using with a pick (think JJ Burnel, but not quite that aggressive!), and a smoother jazzy tone, for when the aggressive sound would stick out like a sore thumb. That's all I want from it, though I'm aware they are two distinctly different sounds. Jon's given me a choice now though. Either have one rotary knob which has 2 presets (each with bass, mid and treble control), or 2 knobs - one with 6 different mid settings, and the second with 3 different bass/treble settings. I know I said to him I wanted to keep knobs to a minimum, and I know I said I only wanted two tones from it (so the first option would be the obvious one), but I'm actually stumped for choice on this! You're always tempted by more options, aren't you? :/[/quote] Well it's not fixed in stone. Try the simple version first and go back for teh more copmplex one if you then find you want more. As long as there's enough room in the cavity it's not a problem to swap wires over. It's not like changing your mind about the woods ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='165316' date='Mar 28 2008, 03:16 PM']Ishibashi has an Emporer in its used section if you really want one ... Lots of Yen though ...[/quote] Thanks for the info OG but I've thankfully cured any Fodera-pangs with the arrival of the Sei - it's plays and sounds as close as i could hope for - Fodera's do have wonderful woods and great tone on them but I think we all know luthiers who can glue, carve, sand and finish basses just as well as Vinnie and Joey... See you at the Bash? Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='urb' post='165413' date='Mar 28 2008, 04:55 PM']Thanks for the info OG but I've thankfully cured any Fodera-pangs with the arrival of the Sei - it's plays and sounds as close as i could hope for - Fodera's do have wonderful woods and great tone on them but I think we all know luthiers who can glue, carve, sand and finish basses just as well as Vinnie and Joey... See you at the Bash? Cheers Mike[/quote] yep Yes I'll be there with my Shuks and SX .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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