NBD - Shuker JJ Burnel Zenith (50th Anniversary Limited Edition)

hiram.k.hackenbacker · 2025-09-05T22:37:15Z

Today I made a 440 mile round trip to collect a bass that has just been completed by Mr.Jon Shuker.

It's a bit too late to take any photos, so that will have to wait until tomorrow.

It's similar to the one below, but the neck is narrower and more figured, it has different knobs, is #8 of 10 and is signed by JJ.

Pick-up's are in house built, as are JJ's now.

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After years, probably more like decades, of avoiding Precisions because I found the necks a bit chunky, in 2021 I decided to order a JJ Sig with a J neck (build thread here).

I have since used this exclusively in my main band and Queen tribute and it's been absolutely faultless.

The Zenith promises to be equally as good and almost unbelievably, it seems to be lighter than my first one.

Thanks once again to @Dood for turning my gaze towards Jon's basses in the first place (I'm sure Jon is a member here, but I can't remember his tag).

Whilst at Shuker HQ, I also saw the two pieces of spalted maple which will form the top of my next Precision build and they look stunning too.

If any of you are looking for a quality hand built Precision (other models are available) that won't require a second mortgage, give Jon a look at Shuker Guitars.

Edited 7 hours ago by hiram.k.hackenbacker

Lozz196 · 2025-09-06T00:31:40Z

Aaaaaarrrggggh, want one!!!!!!

Looks amazing, I’ve seen these on the Shuker website and have been seriously tempted, the resolve is weakening…….

hiram.k.hackenbacker · 2025-09-06T08:14:18Z

7 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

Aaaaaarrrggggh, want one!!!!!!

Looks amazing, I’ve seen these on the Shuker website and have been seriously tempted, the resolve is weakening…….

I can confidently say that I don’t think you would be disappointed Lozz.