johnny_b Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Hi All, Thought I'd share no, show off some pictures of my new Shuker J Bass - made a year ago and for some reason unsold until I got it about a week ago. Many of you will have seen it on Jon's site, but believe me it looks better in the flesh - when I'm not playing it I find myself just looking at it.... [attachment=26801:close.jpg] [attachment=26802:body.jpg] I had been in the market for a Fender 75 reissue Jazz, almost bought a 'Shukified' Geddy Lee from Mark (mcgraham) from here, but played a friend's Shuker and took a chance - though Jon said if I wasn't happy a return would be no problem - but its not going anywhere. Low action, comfortable neck, nice scooped Jazz sound with the 2 pups together - controls are volume, balance tone - passive - I talked to Jon about maybe putting active controls in sometime, but I'm happy for now. The Delanos are fine - output a little lower than I expected, but good tonal range - quite 'hi-fi', which suits me. I really like the vintage vibe of this bass, medium frets, Swamp Ash body - not too heavy, good sustain, great tone, Nitro finish, which Jon said was unusual for him - a very light cream, really - I was going to go for the maple/black block thing, but the mix of white/off white and maple really works for me - if I have not been clear I love this bass...oops - must calm down...anyhow, as a newbie round here, thought I'd best pitch in - btw when searching for this, I pm'd a few people here about potential purchases - everyone was really helpful - so thanks! Bonus : turns out this is number 1 of this shape too - which is somehow incredibly satisfying. [attachment=26805:signature.jpg] All in all, I have had some good chats with Mr Shuker and intend to visit next time I'm up North - great guy to deal with. Another satisfied customer! Now I clearly need a nice, new lightweight rig to do justice to it.... Edited June 9, 2009 by johnny_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Very nice Johnny..Congratulations bro!!!! Bet it sounds awsome.. And welcome to BC.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I'm liking your taste, she's a beauty, love the Leo Fender thing but like the modern take and sound more that the vintage vibe, hence my RV and Spitfire, active would be a nice addition perhaps, I love the urgency of a few volts behind you! Sweet well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_b Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='509442' date='Jun 9 2009, 07:47 PM']Very nice Johnny..Congratulations bro!!!! Bet it sounds awsome.. And welcome to BC.. [/quote] Thanks guy! - I was looking hard at that Jazz you're selling - man that crack in the finish...how did you avoid extreme violence!!! good luck with the sale, btw - those are sweet basses. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Nice one.. Congrats and welcome to the Shukerillos club .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='johnny_b' post='509456' date='Jun 9 2009, 07:55 PM']Thanks guy! - I was looking hard at that Jazz you're selling - man that crack in the finish...how did you avoid extreme violence!!! good luck with the sale, btw - those are sweet basses. j[/quote] Although i was fuming at the time, i kind of think a Fender should have a few knocks on it..Its just a little more than a knock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Very nice dude Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Not sure on the Bridge but EVERYTHING else looks amazing! That neck looks fantastic!!!!!!! Love the colour too. Id be well stoked with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_b Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='509444' date='Jun 9 2009, 07:48 PM']I'm liking your taste, she's a beauty, love the Leo Fender thing but like the modern take and sound more that the vintage vibe, hence my RV and Spitfire, active would be a nice addition perhaps, I love the urgency of a few volts behind you! Sweet well done.[/quote] Thanks - I haven't played a Spitfire - heard some good things, though - nice look too - on the electronics, yes, I'll live with the passive set up for now - looking to get a new rig - maybe Markbass or Genz Benz - once I have that sorted, I'll see how everything works together and take it from there - i quite like not having to put batteries into EVERYTHING, though :-) . [quote name='OldGit' post='509467' date='Jun 9 2009, 08:01 PM']Nice one.. Congrats and welcome to the Shukerillos club ..[/quote] Cheers! [quote name='eude' post='509711' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:00 PM']Very nice dude Eude[/quote] Thanks - I'm well chuffed. [quote name='Jobiebass' post='509746' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:39 PM']Not sure on the Bridge but EVERYTHING else looks amazing! That neck looks fantastic!!!!!!! Love the colour too. Id be well stoked with it![/quote] Funny you should mention the bridge - I talked to Jon about it - its a Gotoh - works well enough, but I have a Hipshot fitted on something else, which I really like - I'll wait a bit though. The neck is the best I have ever played, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 That is a lovely clean looking Jazz which just screams workhorse (especially in passive). A hand-built Shuker without the excrutiating wait - you're a very lucky man indeed! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='johnny_b' post='509910' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:27 AM']Funny you should mention the bridge - I talked to Jon about it - its a Gotoh - works well enough, but I have a Hipshot fitted on something else, which I really like - I'll wait a bit though. The neck is the best I have ever played, btw.[/quote] Jon fits that Gotoh 203 to the JJB too .. Looks Fenderish but works a load better than the standard bent tin bridge just a shame it has hose extra holes.. (from a retrofitting perspective I mean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'll say it again, white basses (especially jazz basses) rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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