A custom bass is a very personal thing.
I owned and sold on a graft bass of ACG and instantly ordered a custom J from Alan at ACG.
The communication and advice was top notch, as I new what I wanted it to look like but as I'm a bit short on tech knowledge Alan was able to advise what electronics would give me the sound I wanted.
Safe to say it was flawlessly built and arrived earlier than agreed in the build plan.
I enjoyed playing it for some months before money was needed urgently for something at home and as I had nothing left to sell it had to go.
I often beat myself up about selling it and if it came out for sale again I'd like to be in a position to buy it back but since it was such a beauty it likely won't happen. Beautiful blood red body finish and swirly maple fretboard. Lovely.
I have no experience of any other luthiers but I would go with Alan at ACG again no problem.
Top bloke.