andydye Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Brethren, I'm hankering for a Shuker 6 string (34" scale B-C), in itself a fine thing, but, questions of nut width, and string spacing have come up and I want to get this right so... Are there any 6 string lovers within an hour's drive of me who would allow me to come hang out for half an hour or so and try your 6 string basses so I can get a feel for whether any particular necks feel more 'me' than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) String spacing, which indirectly relates to neck width, is an aspect to consider as well. It usually go from regular 4 string standard 19mm, in some rare cases even 20mm, spacing and all the way down to 16.5mm, in some rare cases even tighter string spacing. 19, 18, 17 and 16.5 mm string spacing are all fairly commonly used for 6 string bases. Edited February 23 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) I'm definitely no where near you, but if you find yourself in Essex at any point, you're welcome to come have a noodle on the various 6+ string basses in my garden studio. Edited February 25 by binky_bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 On 23/02/2024 at 18:11, Baloney Balderdash said: String spacing, which indirectly relates to neck width, is an aspect to consider as well. It usually go from regular 4 string standard 19mm, in some rare cases even 20mm, spacing and all the way down to 16.5mm, in some rare cases even tighter string spacing. 19, 18, 17 and 16.5 mm string spacing are all fairly commonly used for 6 string bases. thanks dude, I'm either going for 17 or 17.5mm I think, it's the nut width I need to make sure I'm comfortable with now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 On 25/02/2024 at 09:29, binky_bass said: I'm definitely no where near you, but if you find yourself in Essex at any point, you're welcome to come have a noodle on the various 6+ string basses in my garden studio. ahh thanks matey, much appreciated I'll be playing the hot box in chelmsford on Thu 25th April with my band The Fargo Railroad Co if that's anywhere near you and you fancy an evening of americana / country rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, andydye said: thanks dude, I'm either going for 17 or 17.5mm I think, it's the nut width I need to make sure I'm comfortable with now As I recall, my old Shuker 6er had a 57mm nut, which I found a little on the large side. I've since had 50mm and 54mm nuts, and I think my preference would be more towards the 50mm, or somewhere inbetween, as I have fairly small hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, andydye said: ahh thanks matey, much appreciated I'll be playing the hot box in chelmsford on Thu 25th April with my band The Fargo Railroad Co if that's anywhere near you and you fancy an evening of americana / country rock? It's about 10-15 mins away. You're welcome to come by before hand should you so wish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, binky_bass said: It's about 10-15 mins away. You're welcome to come by before hand should you so wish! oo! I'll find out how tight our timings are for arrival and soundcheck etc and see if I can nip out between our soundcheck and doors while the supports are setting up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 update... having tried my good friend Chris' Warwick thumb 6 and WoodnTronics headless 6, I have a finer handle on what does and doesn't work the Warwick measured as 9mm string to string at the nut, and 17.5mm spacing at the bridge WoodnTronics 10mm string to string at the nut 16mm at the bridge The 10mm at the nut felt good, but the 17.5mm at the bridge worked better so I think I'm content with that combo ...for now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, andydye said: update... having tried my good friend Chris' Warwick thumb 6 and WoodnTronics headless 6, I have a finer handle on what does and doesn't work the Warwick measured as 9mm string to string at the nut, and 17.5mm spacing at the bridge WoodnTronics 10mm string to string at the nut 16mm at the bridge The 10mm at the nut felt good, but the 17.5mm at the bridge worked better so I think I'm content with that combo ...for now Ah, but will you go headless? What other specs you looking at? I assume you'll be speaking to Mr Shuker about this bass, so which of his designs have caught your eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 20 minutes ago, eude said: Ah, but will you go headless? What other specs you looking at? I assume you'll be speaking to Mr Shuker about this bass, so which of his designs have caught your eye? Headless? ha, no I don't think so, it was a little strange... spec so far: Series 2 6 string 24 fret 34" scale 58mm nut width (closer to 9.5mm string spacing) 17.5mm spacing at bridge flames walnut front and back thicker pin stripe in maple to both mahogany core 7 piece neck maple, walnut & wenge set neck ebony board luminlay side dots brass nut smaller medium frets 18v 2x EMG TWX pickups EMG BQC preamp Hipshot A style bridge black hardware schaller tuners probably 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 9 minutes ago, andydye said: Headless? ha, no I don't think so, it was a little strange... spec so far: Series 2 6 string 24 fret 34" scale 58mm nut width (closer to 9.5mm string spacing) 17.5mm spacing at bridge flames walnut front and back thicker pin stripe in maple to both mahogany core 7 piece neck maple, walnut & wenge set neck ebony board luminlay side dots brass nut smaller medium frets 18v 2x EMG TWX pickups EMG BQC preamp Hipshot A style bridge black hardware schaller tuners probably Beautiful Shuker specs! I've just had my Shuker six string on my lap now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 11 minutes ago, andydye said: Headless? ha, no I don't think so, it was a little strange... spec so far: Series 2 6 string 24 fret 34" scale 58mm nut width (closer to 9.5mm string spacing) 17.5mm spacing at bridge flames walnut front and back thicker pin stripe in maple to both mahogany core 7 piece neck maple, walnut & wenge set neck ebony board luminlay side dots brass nut smaller medium frets 18v 2x EMG TWX pickups EMG BQC preamp Hipshot A style bridge black hardware schaller tuners probably Very nice dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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