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Thanks for the info, I REALLY like it as a shape, very cool. Eude

I've been playing ACGs for many years now, and have always had a flat board as standard. It didn't feel all that different to start off with and now feels completely normal to me. The only little thing, which is more likely a quirk of my technique is that strumming double stops on the higher strings takes a little getting used to as it doesn't feel quite as natural, but it's only really something I did in my youth and mainly on 4 strings. I have a fretless 6er from Alan and it's unbelievably good! What spec are you going for? Eude

Absolutely amazing work so far! I too have just realised that I probably need at least an 8 string in my life now... Can I ask what shape the gold bass is on the right in this pic? I can't seem to find it on your site. Cheers, Eude

Nice one mate. I've been back to look at it several times so far, it's one of the nicest Foderas I've seen, great spec too. I'll bet you can't wait! Eude

Wow, that is lovely! What's hickory like as a top, is it super hard like ebony? Eude

LOVE this one!

Wow! £14,000!

@binky_bass - you were looking at getting a custom Warwick Thumb made up a while back, did anything come of it? I've always dreamed of a 6 string Dolphin, and more recently a 32" scale one. They're now basically making anything you want, but obviously at a cost! Another one for the bass bucket list I guess...

Binky is incredible! Eude

I've been lucky enough to play that VERY bass a few years ago. It's the only proper ERB I've played, played beyond my 6ers, and the 7 string Sei also owned by the original owner and it was simply divine! Not too heavy, not too daunting, and after a bit of time not even that difficult to play. I have a bass specced up similar on my bucket list, should I ever win the lottery... Eude

Here's my 3. I was trying to get a nice shot of them, but my son decided he had a better arrangement for them... All ACGs, all 6 strings, all 31.5" scale. Left to right: Salace SC E Type Headless, Finn SC Classic, Krell SC E Type Headless Fretless It's not really a secret that I'm a massive fan of Alan's work, and I am one happy/lucky bunny to have such amazing instruments at my disposable. Eude

ACG ACG ACG!

I can't believe you got away with this picture without any further questions! Firstly, its bloody gorgeous! Secondly, let's hear the specs mate, woods, electronics, scale etcs. Finally, some sound samples or even video would be awesome. Congratulations on a very sexy bass 😎 Eude

Newtone should be able to wind you a custom set with thinner cores to have lower tension. I get strings wound for my 31.5" basses in lighter gauges to have the tension of regular strings on a regular scale bass and they absolutely nail it. I'm positive they can help you achieve the opposite. They're made here in the UK, and are extremely reasonably priced too. Give them a shout, I expect you won't be disappointed 😎 Eude

Yup, completely flat, 0° radius. Works really well with the asymmetrical neck profile, which is also standard. I've been playing flat boards for some time now and they feel brilliant! Eude

I think the damage will be done for some now. We're not at barge pole yet, but it could get close sadly...

And me!

The P Retro is an awesome little preamp, and although I love the versatility of the Uni-pre, which I have in both my fretted basses, I did find the ACG/East P Retro that little bit quicker to find the sweet spot. Might well just be the fact that it's that little bit simpler to use perhaps. Good news all round though Eude

That is gorgeous, congratulations! Eude

I do indeed have a few shorter ACG 6 strings. They're all 31.5" scale and the low B on them is ridiculously good. I doubt I'll ever go back to full sized basses ever again. You can hear the sound of my first 31.5" Alan made for me here >> https://m.soundcloud.com/eudeboy/sets/acg-salace-sc-e-type-samples I don't doubt for a second that even shorter can work too. A good luthier and with the right choice of strings will get you exactly what you want. Eude

Thanks dude, I have tried Ashdown, but they don't produce sleeves for the rack mounted stuff, it's a different size to the sleeved I've made contact with a couple of folks who will build a proper sleeve, just a little pricey so I need to be sure its worth it first. Congrats on the rig though, its a peach! Eude

Lovely set up! Where did you get the sleeve for your ABM RC head? I have one, in need to service and likely repair, but I'd prefer it in a sleeve... Thanks dude! Eude

Ooooooft!