Shuker Fretless 5 string - £1100 ONO - Open To Sensible Offers - *SOLD* £1650 Berkhamsted

[MrT-Bass]

So i'm probably going to regret this but needs must at the moment....£Sold 

Here we have my fantastic Shuker fretless 5 string. If you know Jon's work, you'll know what you're looking at. This bass is stunning in both looks and playability. It was commissioned by me and received in February 2019. I've spent a lot of time playing it at home but it has never really been out of the studio so is in 'as new' condition apart from some minimal wear on the board. Comes with a Hiscox hard case. Bank transfer preferred and shipping at buyers expense. (It'll be very well packaged!!)

Weight 4.35kgs

Specs are as follows - 

5 string J bass fretless

34” scale

46mm nut width

66mm wide at 12th fret

76 wide at 24th fret

72mm string spacing at the bridge

20mm neck depth at 1st fret

21.7mm at 12th

270mm 12th fret to front edge of neck pickup

355mm to bridge pickup

 

3 piece maple deep set neck, no black veneers

African ebony fretless board, fully lined

two way truss rod

carbon fibre reinforcement

Luminlay side dots

brass nut

plain maple headstock veneer to hide laminates

black shuker sig

headstock 1, 4+1

Hipshot ultralite cloverleaf tuners

satin neck lacquer (slight vintage tint)

 

J bass custom shape, deeper cutaway, extended horn

swamp ash body, no chambers

polyester basecoat

Gloss Black nitro colour

parchment s/plate (tort spare)

chrome hardware

rear rout

Schaller 2000 bridge

removable ramp

Kent Armstrong dual coil pickups with switch for single coil

john east pre, uni pre, passive tone

battery level indicator

side jack

 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by MrT-Bass
Price drop

[Guest Gabriel1918]

That has to sound great.  What's the radius on the board?

[MrT-Bass]

2 hours ago, Gabriel1918 said:

That has to sound great.  What's the radius on the board?

I think it's the same as my other Shuker so it'll be 17". It's really comfortable!!

Edited May 30, 2021 by MrT-Bass

[diddywah]

Just signed a custom order for a black jazz 5 fretless from another luthier....it's gonna cost almost twice this, so someone is getting a really good deal here... GLWTS

[MrT-Bass]

47 minutes ago, diddywah said:

Just signed a custom order for a black jazz 5 fretless from another luthier....it's gonna cost almost twice this, so someone is getting a really good deal here... GLWTS

Thanks mate...yes, this is a pretty good price for the build quality, etc...plus no wait time. It's in 'as new' condition apart from some very minimal wear on the board. 

Here's a link to my feedback for anyone wanting assurances - 

 

[Rich]

That, sir, is sex on a stick. 😍

[CameronJ]

Do you have any sound clips of this?

[MrT-Bass]

4 hours ago, CameronJ said:

Do you have any sound clips of this?

I don't have any that are clearly audible but can put a few together when I get some time...maybe over the next few days.

[CameronJ]

Why am I still GASing for this 

[MrT-Bass]

@CameronJI think it’s because it’s amazing…😉

just a guess…I’ll try to do a few samples…just to help!!

Edited June 19, 2021 by MrT-Bass

[MrT-Bass]

 

 

 

 

Here are a few samples for those who were asking...Kind of makes me want to keep it. 

Best with headphones. Groove sample was biased to the front pickup and melody sample towards the back.

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2022 by MrT-Bass

[CameronJ]

Bloody hell this sounds good.

[silverfoxnik]

1 hour ago, CameronJ said:

Bloody hell this sounds good.

+1

And GLWTS 

[MrT-Bass]

Yes, it’s really nice…recording these really isn’t helping!! 

[silverfoxnik]

10 minutes ago, MrT-Bass said:

Yes, it’s really nice…recording these really isn’t helping!! 

😊😁😂

[Huw Foster]

On 25/06/2021 at 00:42, MrT-Bass said:

 

Here are a few samples for those who were asking...Kind of makes me want to keep it. 

Best with headphones. Groove sample was biased to the front pickup and melody sample towards the back.

 

 

 

Sounds lush Tiernan! I'm after a fretless at the moment, but this is out of my budget for now.

What's the jazz standard you're playing in the second clip? It's on the tip of my tongue, can't quite remember it....

[Huw Foster]

2 minutes ago, Huw Foster said:

Sounds lush Tiernan! I'm after a fretless at the moment, but this is out of my budget for now.

What's the jazz standard you're playing in the second clip? It's on the tip of my tongue, can't quite remember it....

Ahhh it just came back to me. Stella!

GLWS.

[MrT-Bass]

On 28/06/2021 at 11:38, Huw Foster said:

Sounds lush Tiernan! I'm after a fretless at the moment, but this is out of my budget for now.

What's the jazz standard you're playing in the second clip? It's on the tip of my tongue, can't quite remember it....

Thanks @Huw Foster ...I'm surely going to regret selling this but I can't justify keeping at the moment. 

On 28/06/2021 at 11:40, Huw Foster said:

Ahhh it just came back to me. Stella!

GLWS.

Yes...a bit of Stella...with dodgy intonation it seems 😂   Nothing to do with the bass I must add...Just a lack of time playing this lovely bass!!

Here's another clip from an old practice log when jumpers were still in order...oh wait, they kind of still are!!

 

 

Anyone interested in this fine specimen? 

 

Edited December 18, 2022 by MrT-Bass

[MrT-Bass]

Ok...so I'm open to sensible offers if anyone wants to get in touch...It's a real cracker!!

[silverfoxnik]

On 25/06/2021 at 00:42, MrT-Bass said:

 

Here are a few samples for those who were asking...Kind of makes me want to keep it. 

Best with headphones. Groove sample was biased to the front pickup and melody sample towards the back.

 

 

 

I think the sound in that second video is one of the best fretless sounds I think I've ever heard.. 👏👏

[MrT-Bass]

16 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said:

I think the sound in that second video is one of the best fretless sounds I think I've ever heard.. 👏👏

Man...this is hard enough already 😂   Appreciate that though!!

[silverfoxnik]

Just now, MrT-Bass said:

Man...this is hard enough already 😂   Appreciate that though!!

It's all in the hands (said Carlos Santana).. 😁

[MrT-Bass]

Price drop bump £1550. Buyer pays delivery.

[MrT-Bass]

Thursday bump...Just heard Jon is super busy at the moment so if you're in the market for a fretless Shuker and want to save the money and time, this is a superb option!! (just sayin' 😉 ) 

If it helps, I even had a tort scratch plate especially made at the time so you can always change it up...the ramp is removable too!

[MrT-Bass]

Price drop to £1450 ovno…Offers anyone??

Edited July 30, 2021 by MrT-Bass