diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 7236159c09..629542da45 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ alfrescoEnterpriseMavenPwd=
 
 # set to org.alfresco.enterprise when enterprise version required
 alfrescoGroupId=org.alfresco
-alfrescoBaseVersion=4.2.b
+alfrescoBaseVersion=4.2-SHOULDERS-build5