largo Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 OK, having sold one of my Sei Jazz basses and the 20% hike on Sei's prices I've opted to go with Jon Shuker for my next bass build. Been a while in progress, more than the 12 weeks quoted but the Nordstrand pickups have held things up by a few weeks. Anyway, for those that's interested here's the specs and some build pictures too. The whole idea is a Jazz bass to match the drummers red sparkle Mapex kit. That's show business ! Shuker Jazz 5 string in traditional styling 34" scale 21 frets Maple set neck with rosewood fingerboard and block inlays Red side LEDS Nordstrand Big Single pickups Shuker 3-band EQ with active/passive switch Red Sparkle finish with matching headstock Vintage White scratchplate Chrome hardware I also asked Jon for a Fodera-style neck join as I want an oil finished neck but a painted body and I thought this would look good. See the pics ;-) Fingerboard ... Body ... Body & Neck Join ... And that's all for now. The pickups arrived on Wednesday and Jon was going to be doing more routing then and prepare for finishing. I'll post more pics when I get them. Until next time ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 very interesting spec, loving those inlays, looking forward to seeing how this one turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 That's horny. What a great idea for the Fodera neck join. Sexay purple inlays too. I smell funk de toilette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Cool - looking forward to seeing the finished article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 looking good, gonna be an awesome beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 This looks absolutely amazing, I really cant wait to see this one progress. Gotta say build threads are amazing perticularly Shuker builds. I really need to get rid of my stingray and have something built....jealousy isnt pretty. Congrats, post as many pics as humanly possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Wow! Love it! The neck joint looks cool. Indeed, 'Doodle' isn't a complete neckthru (or a bolt on) either. The neck finishes just before where the bridge pieces are anchored. Like all the other builds, I look forward to seeing this one's finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 That's a neck join and a half. Is it going to be glued in place, or bolted? If bolted, how many bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yep Peted, the necks going to be glued in place. More neck-thru than bolt on. Jon's also going to install the low battery circuit that John East has designed, probably on the back near the battery compartment. See the post in the J-East section of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 'Red sparkly bass' looks like it's going to be cool !! The extended tongue of the joint from neck to body is a good idea for better coupling. I've seen it done with other materials within a bolt on, or with a really deep neck pocket, but not in a set neck/glued joint. Keep those progress reports comin' !! Edited September 13, 2007 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 (edited) Hehehe, she's all red & sparkly now .... Jon's said that the colour is slightly darker than is shown on the pics, probably more a dark(ish) Candy Apple Red He's also advised we wait a week or so for the laquer to harden then it's on with the wet look glossy finish and I guess then the hardware. This pic was sent last Monday night so hoping things will be finished in the next fortnight ;-) Edited September 23, 2007 by largo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPQ Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Wow - awesome! I bet you can't wait til it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha-Dave Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 That looks great combined with the inlays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Very nice colour, although for once I might have been inclined to go with a maple fingerboard (just for the looks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 [quote name='BigRedX' post='64806' date='Sep 24 2007, 03:42 PM']Very nice colour, although for once I might have been inclined to go with a maple fingerboard (just for the looks)[/quote] I agree with this man, I do like it, but I would love that thing with a maple fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Lovely. He looks to have done a nice job of binding that neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 (edited) Yeah, I was actually thinking the red blocks would have stood out better with a maple board myself when designing it. However, a Candy Red Jazz bass with matching headstock MUST have a rosewood board. Have you not read the Jazz owners manual ? S P.S. Can anybody show me a picture of a CAR Jazz bass with matching headstock AND maple board ? Edited September 24, 2007 by largo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 wow! looking really cool, however i also think a maple board would have looked good with this ( i am after all a member of the shuker owners club, sub section maple fretboards), but thats not to say the rosewood doesn't look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 OK, here's my first moan about Jon. Sorry ! My bass has now been ready for the last week, maybe a bit more. For whatever reason Jon hasn't sent it. I've paid him in full and there's always a reason why it's not been delivered. Was supposed to be last Monday, but because he takes Monday holidays it was Tuesday. No bass, so phoned on Thursday and Jon says the Courier is booked for Friday. Phone Friday and the road is closed so no pickup. Phone on Monday, shop closed so phone yesterday and courier booked to pickup today. Bottom line is, I've waited more than 7 months on a 12-13 week build and it's taking more than a week just for a courier pickup. Am I just too nice on the phone, I always tell Jon it's no hassle and just to send the bass when he's ready. I know he's busy blah! blah! Looks like my build always gets moved to the bottom of the pile. Sorry for the rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 [quote name='largo' post='84819' date='Nov 7 2007, 10:57 AM']OK, here's my first moan about Jon. Sorry ! My bass has now been ready for the last week, maybe a bit more. For whatever reason Jon hasn't sent it. I've paid him in full and there's always a reason why it's not been delivered. Was supposed to be last Monday, but because he takes Monday holidays it was Tuesday. No bass, so phoned on Thursday and Jon says the Courier is booked for Friday. Phone Friday and the road is closed so no pickup. Phone on Monday, shop closed so phone yesterday and courier booked to pickup today. Bottom line is, I've waited more than 7 months on a 12-13 week build and it's taking more than a week just for a courier pickup. Am I just too nice on the phone, I always tell Jon it's no hassle and just to send the bass when he's ready. I know he's busy blah! blah! Looks like my build always gets moved to the bottom of the pile. Sorry for the rant.[/quote] Hey bud, don't panic, I had the same thing with mine, took about a week from being finished before it finally got couriered. Turns out, Jon likes to let the bass sit for as long as possible to make sure it all settles in fine, he just didn't tell me that, so I was champing at the bit, much like you probably are too. Trust me, once the bass arrives any frustrations you've been suffering will be long gone! Can't wait to see the finished article! Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 More than fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yeah that's fair enough. But ... I should have added that Jon let it sit fully finished for a week before he said he would courier it. That I understood and was happy with :0) So I gave him a week with it settling before he said he'd courier it on the Tuesday, i.e. a week and a day ago. That I'm no so happy with :0( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Forgot to add, I've got photos of the finished article .... I'm just not posting them until I get my grubby mitts on the bass first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sorry matey I meant it is more than fair that you are a bit annoyed by this. I certainly would be! I am looking forward to seeing the bass, it looks stunning so far, and rosewood was the best choice definitely! Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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