largo Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Well folks, it's been almost 10 months in the building but it's finally arrived. My new "lightweight" Shuker PJ5 Bass Sorry there hasn't been many, if any build pictures but being honest I only got a few from Jon despite asking. I appreciate he's a busy man and wasn't going to hassle him too much if it meant I got my . It's taken slightly longer as Jon Shuker had Mr JJ Burnel asking for a lightweight bass and so mine went on hold while this was done. What it did mean was, Jon then rebuilt the body on mine to match the lightweight JJB build technique. Shuker PJ5 configuration *lightweight model* weighs in at around 7 1/2 lbs (not bad for a 5-string Jazz) 34" scale Set neck construction Sonic Blue Finish with matching headstock Mint green scratch plate, although he's also given me a tort & pearl one too because he thought it might look good! Rosewood Board with MOP inlays Flamed maple neck with vintage tint UV neck leds Nordstrand PJ5 pickups Vol + Blend + Tone with pull switch for leds I never yet met Jon during this build process (all phone calls and emails) and yet it's exactly what I was after in terms of looks & tone. Build quality is exceptional too. And did I say it's lightweight !!!! Here's a few pics, just to prove I actually have this. [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17309777/Shuker%20PJ5%20Bass/Photo%2014-09-2013%2011%2048%2021.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...1%2048%2021.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17309777/Shuker%20PJ5%20Bass/Photo%2014-09-2013%2011%2048%2057.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...1%2048%2057.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17309777/Shuker%20PJ5%20Bass/Photo%2014-09-2013%2011%2049%2012.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17309777/Shuker%20PJ5%20Bass/Photo%2014-09-2013%2011%2049%2012.jpg[/url] Just had to share. Edited September 14, 2013 by largo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 congrats, what a gorgeous instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Quite simply amazing, one of the nicest basses I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 It's a beaut, nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Best Shuker I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Really nice neck/body area, I was expecting to see a bolt on jobbie (err, didn't read the spec first!!) Edited September 14, 2013 by jimbobothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Fabulous . I would be really interested to hear how the set- neck affects the sound , if indeed it does . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Wowzer. Thats truly a work of art. Many congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Really nice - I love that 3+2 Fender style headstock that Jon does. What's the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 That's lovely Mr Largo. Jon's work is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Drop dead gorgrous, that thing really is beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1379159539' post='2209256'] Best Shuker I've seen. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Very nice indeed, [i]even [/i]with that unnecessary extra string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Mother of God... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Very nice mate How about a pic of your two Shukers together?... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 He has a no compromise approach to the quality of joints and finishing. Nothing leaves his place unless its perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1379323324' post='2211145'] He has a no compromise approach to the quality of joints and finishing. Nothing leaves his place unless its perfect. [/quote] +1 to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbassman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 thats a fab un mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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