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Don't worry @Andyjr1515 I would never complain about the pace of your work, or the amount of updates! It's been wonderful! Don't forget the "big day" isn't till near the end of December... Great work on the cover, you've managed to match the flow of the grain on the Ash! Laaaavly! Eude

Now that's just showing off! Absolutely love it @Andyjr1515!

So tantalisingly close!

Aren't all ACGs?...

Nice 😎

Can't wait to see the result! Eude

What's your tools of choice? I remember when I did the original neck for this bass it was rasps, files and lots and lots of graft. I have heard of folks getting the rough shape sorted with an angle grinder these days, which would save a lot of time, but obviously I expect it would take years off your life initially... Eude

That is stunning, great to see another ACG fly the nest. Remind me, what's you other ACG again? Eude

Now that is STUNNING!

Awesome, more squeeky bum time @Andyjr1515? 😉

Certamente! That looks great @Andyjr1515, definitely the right decision. Eude

Sounds like a good idea! I've messed around with one of the RM EVO II heads and I can confirm its a great, very powerful amp and works really well for rock. The MB combo I expect would be brilliant, and a great allrounder but I reckon the Ashdown RM combo would be more suited specifically to rock. Eude

There's a couple of nice Ashdowns available >> https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/combos/products/original-c112t-combo a kick back 1x12 which is 12.5kg and https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/combos/products/original-c210-combo 2x10 this time weighing in at 14.5kg There's also this >> https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/combos/products/rm-c112t-500-evo a little more beefy at 16.5kg, and no kickback, but probably a little louder than the other 1x12? I've heard pretty good things about all of the above and fact the first two kick back like monitors might be pretty handy. Cheers, Eude

Nice homage to Mr CT there. Looking great @Andyjr1515! Eude

That just balances visually so well!

They're all I've played for years. I still suffer from GAS, every day, but only really for more ACGs...

Awesome purchase mate, that's one hell of a bass. Can't wait to hear what you think of it. Eude

Man alive that looks good!

Wow @Andyjr1515, another cracking effort, you sound as excited as I am too! Eude

Oh dear...

I had no idea what you where talking about when you mentioned biscuits, but had hoped it would take your mind off eating the bass's body. That looks brilliant though mate! Eude

I've found the Newtones to be familiar enough, but much better. The feel, tension, flexibility is similar, and the sound can be similar too, however I think the Newtones are a little hotter than the Sun Beams, but if you play gentle you get that round Sun Beam tone. I think they're probably more versatile as a result. Durability wise, the Newtones are far superior, they last and last, plus any problems, they are based in the UK and are great folks to deal with. I had SO many dud Sun Beams in packs I bought direct from the US that I just stopped using them. The QC at DR took a real turn for the worst a while back, but in a way I'm glad as I might not have ended up with Newtones I wholeheartedly recommend you give them a go. Eude

Please don't eat it

Shhhh, I was going to wait till he glues the fingerboard down before changing the spec Eude

Excited doesn't really cover it mate!