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Ralph bought an ACG Finn 4 from me recently - smooth/easy transaction throughout. Excellent communication with quick/helpful reponse to all PM's etc. Recommended BC'er !!

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1460133910' post='3023002'] Can't say I've seen one of those at all! [/quote]You can see further here John, although there are several (obviously)-non-Tung basses included in the photos :- https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3UF0whXsDYAjsRLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Tung+Bass&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc I tried several times for one whilst in Singapore, but they were virtually impossible to get direct or S/H (from the USA). There was talk of Nicholas Tung getting back into building again (c.2008), but it seems he took a lot of deposits and then 'disappeared'... unfortunately (c. 2010/11)

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1458919995' post='3012139'] You could make the switch into an on/off and have the stack taken out and made into separate controls. That would use all the controls then??? Long as your happy with the sound. [/quote]Yes, that's the sort of thing I'bd been thinking (although lacking the ideas/skills required). Cavity / electronics photos below. I'd like to try something more original / 'better (possibly Bartolini - the p/ups are the same dimensions) .. but as it sounds OK/good as-is, I don't want to spend a lot of time/££ only to realise it's no better. Might just keep a watch for used components. :-

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1458901974' post='3011947'] Wow, very rare! Lovely find. [/quote] Thanks Ts - about only 100 built, I think. [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1458913116' post='3012072'] Lovely wood colour. Interesting shape. I wonder why some of the electrics are not functioning. [/quote] Thanks Aidan - I'll call round with it next time I'm over Darlo' way. The body shape is quite similar (??) to the F-Bass (photo links below) and was known as the 'Wing' (or Wing ii) bass The neck is exceptional - as is the unique neck/body joint. I'm guessing that the SD system is not original. Most seemed to have Bartolini pickups and EQ (Vol, Pan + 3EQ, so 5 knobs). Some idiot seems to have drilled an extra hole (into which I've put the switch - better than just a hole?!) and the EQ has been changed to the SD-stc3p (I think) which has a stacked B/T, so another pot effectively becomes unused. I'm thinking what to do re. the excess of knobs/pots/holes as generic systems don't usually run to 6, so it might have to be something custom(ised). TUNG bass:- [url="https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3Z8UPVW.XwAaYRLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Tung+Wing+Bass&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc"]https://uk.images.se...fr=ytff1-tyc-sc[/url] F Bass :- [url="https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs256U_VWnH0ApGFLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=F+Basses&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc"]https://uk.images.se...fr=ytff1-tyc-sc[/url]

Been after one of these instruments for as long as I can remember. It plays great, but requires some work (aesthetic) and I might change the p/ups-EQ (all SD Bassline) as the bottom knob + switch do nothing (!). Current EQ is Vol-Pan-stacked B/T - Mids. Exceptional neck & tone (even with the current p/ups/electronics). Already ordered a new Schaller 2000/5 bridge in Black. I could return it ('item not as described') but will probably keep/improve it, as they're hardly ever seen, even on the USA sites.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131743326570?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] £1020 (?!!) .. that seems a lot ?!.... (plus £60 postage !)

Belated Lozz' FB (sorry)! who bought some flats from me...... Absolutley no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!.