MacDaddy Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 okay, so first the rationale. It's custom made for me, including the ergonomics, and it's gonna be everything I want in a bass, and I want my bass to: be passive be able to scream like the Attitude have the bottom end and simplicity of a Precision have the slim neck of a Jazz have the drop D of the Kubicki have the bend well of the King bass have the ramp like the Gary Willis have the monkey grip of the Jems add some upper fret scalloping and bright pink LED's and we're away next up the spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 now Jon's job/problem is make all the above happen in something playable and up to the usual excellent Shuker quality. What we are working on is as follows. 4 string custom bass 34' scale 24 frets 38mm nut width spare nut for when I restring to BEAD maple laminated neck (black veneers between laminates) two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement rosewood board (black composite) - the face of the neck has to be dark. no face markers, but fret markers along the edge. bright pink LED's positioned on the neck between the E and A strings. - LED's to have OFF, ON and PULSE function, pulse from the bridge to the neck. upper frets scalloped (Top 7 frets scalloped under the D and G strings.) like the Attitude bass. kubicki style drop D on the E string, next to a bendwell for the other strings (like Kingbass) zero frets composite nuts 6 recessed neck bolts dark purple finish (as near to black while still been purple) similar to the Warwick oil finish. swamp ash body - normal Shuker body, but ergonomically contoured for me, even on neck heel for full access to upper frets. monkey grip at a well balanced point. Passive pick up. custom pickup cover/ramp/thumbrest to match body, running from neck to bridge single vol control LED functions to be controlled by what looks like a tone control. lower rear mounted jack socket. Placed so bass can be played sat down, and stood in a guitar stand, with cable still in. straplocks headless bridge unit black hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 You haven't put much thought into it then Sounds intriguing, I look forward to seeing how this evolves. FWIW, I think you're going about it exactly the right way - if you're going for a custom, it might as well be everything you want. Cheers, Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='93809' date='Nov 24 2007, 04:06 PM']34' scale[/quote] wow just imagine the piano-like tones you could get out of that monster, i can't imagine you'd be able to play very fast if you needed a very tall ladder just to play the 1st fret!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hmmmmmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 MB1. Thats got that wallet emptied!..... Looks like San Tropez, in the new Yacht, this year for Johnny S..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 wow that spec really is custom, will be looking forward to following this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Yeah this is going to be another interesting test of Jon's skills. Probably THE build diary to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This will be cool it cud really be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 This bass is going to look amazing! Bright pink LEDs all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Wow, that's a pretty crazy spec for your bass dude! This is going to be something special! Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE (MacDaddy @ Nov 24 2007, 04:06 PM) 34' scale [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='93860' date='Nov 24 2007, 06:02 PM']wow just imagine the piano-like tones you could get out of that monster, i can't imagine you'd be able to play very fast if you needed a very tall ladder just to play the 1st fret!!![/quote] I've decided on 32'. It makes more sense as the Kubicki's and King Bass are both 32' - should make getting strings easier too Thanks for all the positive comments, next up will be pics of the neck woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='94813' date='Nov 26 2007, 10:10 PM']QUOTE (MacDaddy @ Nov 24 2007, 04:06 PM) 34' scale I've decided on 32'. It makes more sense as the Kubicki's and King Bass are both 32' - should make getting strings easier too Thanks for all the positive comments, next up will be pics of the neck woods.[/quote] Dude.. 34" and 32" ;o) I think you have been refering to a 34 foot and 32 foot scale above ... its ok, we're only jestin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 [quote name='dood' post='94830' date='Nov 26 2007, 10:36 PM']Dude.. 34" and 32" ;o) I think you have been refering to a 34 foot and 32 foot scale above ... its ok, we're only jestin'[/quote] well I was going for the Spinal Tap reference, but no-one twigged - doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 For the neck wood I'm going for paduak /wenge. I think it would look nice with the purple. A quote from John [i]"Paduak is a bright orangey red when cut but it tones down to a darker red after afew months or so. Its a very stable wood and would give a very defined sound, probably add a bit to the midrange".[/i] heres the pic of a wenge / paduak laminate. This one is a 7 piece off an elite but it gives you the idea, but imagine it the other way round, inverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) [quote name='MacDaddy' post='94813' date='Nov 26 2007, 10:10 PM']I've decided on 32'. It makes more sense as the Kubicki's and King Bass are both 32' - should make getting strings easier too Thanks for all the positive comments, next up will be pics of the neck woods.[/quote] no mate what i ment was that you said 34 foot. '=foot "=inch. Classic mistake that was very well outlined on "spinal tap" edit: oh nevermind i see doods explained it already! Edited November 28, 2007 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Wooooooow Pink front lights! Scallops! cor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='95741' date='Nov 28 2007, 06:13 PM']Wooooooow Pink front lights! Scallops! cor![/quote] it's a throwback to my hair metal days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 For no apparent reason I started to worry about strings. Jon said he can get some made if its a problem, but thinks clamping the strings will be better than using double ball, as getting hold of strings will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='96761' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:57 PM']For no apparent reason I started to worry about strings. Jon said he can get some made if its a problem, but thinks clamping the strings will be better than using double ball, as getting hold of strings will be easier.[/quote] As you'll need the longer E string for the Kubicki extended range D, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 MB1. Anybody else building basses in the U.K at the moment? .................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='MB1' post='96807' date='Nov 30 2007, 04:49 PM']MB1. Anybody else building basses in the U.K at the moment? ....................[/quote] "other bass builders are available" [url="http://www.bunnybass.com/e-zine/directories/builders.shtml"]List of Luthiers[/url] Edited November 30, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='dood' post='96790' date='Nov 30 2007, 04:29 PM']As you'll need the longer E string for the Kubicki extended range D, right?[/quote] right! and B string when I restring BEAD. Edited November 30, 2007 by MacDaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 mmm Good point! I guess that'll mean a 'long scale' string, of the 36" variety. I think there are a few companies around doing long scale. D'addario pro steels and Rotosound strings come in long scale varieties. I'd have to find out if Elites do too.. but I think they are actually a fairly long string anyway. If I remember I'll get a tape measure to them for ya! At least you don't have to worry about losing a bit with 'string through body' bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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